How To Use Constraints To Be More Creative

Being a creative entrepreneur In a study released by Adobe in 2014, designers and others who work in creative pursuits admitted that their fears included not being up-to-date on current…

DIY Valentine’s Day Gift Idea: Memory Capture Kits

Most people are so busy these days that happy little moments pass them by unnoticed. Or, even if they are recognized, immortalizing them in an album often feels like a…

6 Inventions That Made the World More Creative

Fortunately for those who are creatively inclined, the creative process doesn't always depend on tools, instruments or art supplies. But they certainly help! You'll be hard pressed to paint a…

14 Ideas To Help You Organize Your Craft Room

Organizing one’s craft room or craft stash can be an extremely personal, and in some cases, (cough my own cough) overwhelming and painful undertaking. Whether you are a (pardon the…

How I’m Learning To Let Go Of Perfection

This Christmas, I gave away more hand-made gifts than I have since I was a child. I gave them with a sort of ashamed “gee-I-hope-you-like-this-but-I-totally-understand-if-you-don’t” attitude. And I was floored…

10 Trends You Couldn’t Miss On Etsy This Year

There's hardly a day that goes by where we don't find ourselves hopping on Etsy on the hunt for the perfect gift. This maker-friendly site has quickly turned into our…

Top 10 CreativeLive Classes of 2014

From Photoshop to podcasting to posing, 2014’s 10 bestselling classes reflect the breadth and depth of CreativeLive students’ interests. 1. Photoshop Week The epic event now known as CreativeLive Photoshop…

The Top 5 CreativeLive Craft & Maker Classes of 2014

1.  Build a Successful Creative Blog Blogging has become ubiquitous in our culture, but it's hard to know how to find a unique voice and stand out from the crowd. …

DIY Trends We Need to Retire In 2015

This summer, I attended a DIY wedding that was so on-trend that a friend of mine -- who was not present -- was able to accurately guess almost every detail…