Working Through the Non-Creative Times

I'm not sure about you all, but as for me - I go in spurts when it comes to creating!  There are just times in my life that I just can't create, no matter what I do!  Either something is stressing me out - or the creativity just isn't there!  I also create best when I am on a time limit - or when the inspiration hits me,  which is often times not the most opportune time, let me tell you!!!  So, what do YOU do at times like this - when it is harder to create than at other times?  I came up with a few ideas to help get out of the creative rut and more done! 

• Check out some magazines or books you have for inspiration.  I get you probably have different things you already want to make, but go with a fresh eye this time... look for HOW they did something - versus the supplies they used.
• Learn a new technique that you have been wanting to try out.   
• If you have the budget - purchase a few new supplies!  Find things that are on sale that you will USE...  Try not to purchase things that you like - but don't have a use for.
• Check out your Pinterest pages -what do you have already pinned that you want to create AND have the supplies for?  
• Write things down when you DO have inspiration - it really does make things so much easier when you have the time to create, already having things in one place ready to go!  
• Check out your favorite manufacturers' websites and blogs for even more inspiration!  Keep links or notes of things you need to purchase or create!
• Find inspiration in something you have already created, such as the Intentions album above that I recreated!!!
• Have a schedule to get more done!  Don't just rely on your memory - use a planner, or your phone or SOMETHING - but keep a list of what needs to be done handy!

This year - the calendar is helping me!  And making things for people who truly appreciate things - is another added bonus, that is for sure!  It makes what I have created that much more special - as I know they are loved, and enjoyed - and not just thrown under the stairs because you are too embarrassed to show them to people.  So, here's to getting more done this year!  

Lynda Jeffs

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