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31 Days of Creative Inspiration

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by Jessika Hepburn, editor This month I shared 31 of my creative inspirations on Twitter & Facebook (but I missed a few!). Here they all are in no particular order, 31 sites & artists  that never fail to spark my creative fire. 1.    Heidi Kenny 2.    Helen Dardik 3.    Catherine Campbell 4.    Lilla Rogers Studio 5.    Bloesem Kids 6.    Amanda Soule/Soule Mama … [Read more...] about 31 Days of Creative Inspiration

Children Inspire Design: inspire children. change the world

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by Jessika Hepburn, editor When Rebecca Peragine, the artist behind Children Inspire Design, contacted me to introduce her company, I knew right away that she fit perfectly into January's theme of creative inspiration. Not because the word Inspire is in her business name but the fact that her business truly is inspiring in many ways.  Rebecca has found a way to connect her … [Read more...] about Children Inspire Design: inspire children. change the world

Giveaways: The Good, The Bad & The Simply Amazing

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by Jessika Hepburn, editor I am learning that giveaways are a touchy subject. Some people love them and some people absolutely hate them. Lots of the most influential (and in my books, ethical) blogs feel that you shouldn't really do them at all. Unless you have a ton of followers and can guarantee that the artists receive enough exposure for the expense of giving. I suggest … [Read more...] about Giveaways: The Good, The Bad & The Simply Amazing

Interview with Joy from The Art of Joy (+ free printables too!)

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by Jessika Hepburn, Editor You might remember Joy of The Art of Joy & Creative Mamma from contributor Grace Hester's handmade gift wrap craft challenge. I was happy to connect with her again and to share her super cute printables and kawaii inspired illustrations with you! Joy's Etsy shop is filled with even more adorable printable and customizable illustrated paper & … [Read more...] about Interview with Joy from The Art of Joy (+ free printables too!)

My Pledge to Quit Being Busy & Get Down to Business

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by Jessika Hepburn, Editor I can't remember a time when I wasn't busy. I am one of those hopelessly creative/active people who has 10 impossible ideas before breakfast and then sets out to do them all. I am always early to work and typically work harder and later then anyone else. My mother called it my "save-the-world" syndrome when I was younger; I was going to DO things no … [Read more...] about My Pledge to Quit Being Busy & Get Down to Business