My Creativity Blog

My husband loves to watch Do-It-Yourself programs.  I think some of the most creative people in the world take one thing and use it to create something else entirely.  For example you can install beautiful counter tops made from recycled glass.  We watched a show where a man built his own company turning old composite [...]

The Grimes County Fair begins Saturday, June 4th.  For one week, the county is extremely busy as kids show off the best of their animal projects, cooking abilities, and creative arts entries.  The community comes out to support the youth as spectators and as buyers of both animals, food, and art. As the mother of [...]

Most of you realize that Sunday is Mother’s Day.  Commercials, television shows, and store displays remind us of this up-coming day constantly.  Regardless of what you decide to do for your mother this weekend, it is going to involve some creativity. We all want to show our mothers how much we love and appreciate them.  [...]

Do you ever think that “creativity” is only for artists?  Talented men and women who make their life’s work about beauty, form, texture, etc.  Sculptors, painters, and sketch-artists come to mind when I hear the word “creative.”  My family loves to watch the TLC show “Cake Boss.”  If you have not seen the show, Buddy [...]

Essential oils are highly concentrated oils extracted from a plant or fruit.  They are essential because the oils carry the “essence” of the plant and its distinctive scent.  For centuries people have been using essential oils for medicinal purposes.  Most essential oils have to be diluted by a carrier oil like olive oil or diffused [...]

The Art for Homeschool February Show is impressive.  If you have not seen the entries, go to Art for Homeschool.  Talk about creativity!  Children from ages 5 – 13 have entered a wide variety of art projects. If you want to be inspired to be more creative, simply look at their work.  Almost every genre [...]

While most Americans are making resolutions to lose weight or to quit smoking, I am resolving to be more creative in 2011.  As an entire year of possibilities lies before me, I am excited just thinking of the many opportunities I will have to create. December proved to be an above-average month in my creativity.  [...]