Welcome to Teresa's Spot for Creativity Blog Posts!
Calming Life's Chaos Through Creativity
Teresa’s Spot for Creativity Blog
A cozy corner for creative inspiration, simple projects, helpful tips and a little encouragement to make time for yourself. Explore acrylic painting, junk journaling, paper crafting, mixed media, creative self-care and more—all designed to help you create, relax and enjoy the process.
Because creativity doesn’t have to be complicated to bring a little more joy to your day. ❤️
-Teresa
Junk Journals & Paper Crafts
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What Is a Junk Journal? And How Do You Make One?
What Is a Junk Journal? And How Do You Make One? Traditionally, a junk journal is a handmade journal or book created using a mixture of found, recycled, repurposed and...
What Is a Junk Journal? And How Do You Make One?
What Is a Junk Journal? And How Do You Make One? Traditionally, a junk journal is a handmade journal or book created using a mixture of found, recycled, repurposed and...
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I Bought Myself the Fancy Ice Maker — and Made ...
There's always something that needs cleaning, watering, cooking, fixing or organizing. Sometimes you need to decide that the little thing gets to matter too. Drink the iced coffee. Use the...
I Bought Myself the Fancy Ice Maker — and Made ...
There's always something that needs cleaning, watering, cooking, fixing or organizing. Sometimes you need to decide that the little thing gets to matter too. Drink the iced coffee. Use the...
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Turn Six Months of Memories Into One Beautiful ...
Turn Six Months of Memories Into One Beautiful Junk Journal If you've been creating along with my Creative Simple Joys Monthly Art Journal series, first of all...thank you! ❤️ One...
Turn Six Months of Memories Into One Beautiful ...
Turn Six Months of Memories Into One Beautiful Junk Journal If you've been creating along with my Creative Simple Joys Monthly Art Journal series, first of all...thank you! ❤️ One...
Acrylic Painting 101 for Beginners
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Beginner True Crime Acrylic Painting: A Fun, Re...
Curl up with an iced coffee, a good book, and a few bottles of acrylic paint. If you're anything like me, you know that creativity and true crime make a...
Beginner True Crime Acrylic Painting: A Fun, Re...
Curl up with an iced coffee, a good book, and a few bottles of acrylic paint. If you're anything like me, you know that creativity and true crime make a...
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You Don't Need All the Things: Real Talk About ...
When I first started painting , I was convinced I needed it ALL. If someone used it in a YouTube video, I needed it. If it was “trending,” I bought...
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When I first started painting , I was convinced I needed it ALL. If someone used it in a YouTube video, I needed it. If it was “trending,” I bought...
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🎨 Why Painting Is Just Like Making Pizza (And W...
Give your art time. Let it finish. Trust the process. Because just like pizza, art needs each and every layer. And when it’s done? It’s SO worth the wait.
🎨 Why Painting Is Just Like Making Pizza (And W...
Give your art time. Let it finish. Trust the process. Because just like pizza, art needs each and every layer. And when it’s done? It’s SO worth the wait.
How Art & Creativity Heal
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August Creative Simple Joys: No Rules, Just Pap...
Sometimes the joy is simply in getting ready to create. Sometimes Getting READY to Create is CREATING Printing the pages. Tearing the edges. Folding the paper. Choosing what goes where....
August Creative Simple Joys: No Rules, Just Pap...
Sometimes the joy is simply in getting ready to create. Sometimes Getting READY to Create is CREATING Printing the pages. Tearing the edges. Folding the paper. Choosing what goes where....
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August Reminds Me Why I Create (And Why Little ...
For a lot of people, August feels like the end of summer. It does for me. I feel like we have reached the crest and are on our way down. ...
August Reminds Me Why I Create (And Why Little ...
For a lot of people, August feels like the end of summer. It does for me. I feel like we have reached the crest and are on our way down. ...
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Declare Your Creative Independence This July H...
Freedom From Perfection and Creative independence. This year feels especially meaningful as we celebrate America's 250th birthday. For 250 years we've celebrated freedom, courage, creativity, innovation, and the idea that...
Declare Your Creative Independence This July H...
Freedom From Perfection and Creative independence. This year feels especially meaningful as we celebrate America's 250th birthday. For 250 years we've celebrated freedom, courage, creativity, innovation, and the idea that...
Teresa's Spot for Blog Posts
Why We Need our Own Mask First
You can't care for someone else if you have nothing to give. You Can't Pour from an Empty Cup. Women have heard these statements and more their entire lives.
Why We Need our Own Mask First
You can't care for someone else if you have nothing to give. You Can't Pour from an Empty Cup. Women have heard these statements and more their entire lives.
How to Make Acrylic Painting Easier for the DIY...
We paint for fun, stress relief, me time, self care, make a gift for someone or ourselves or for profit. I have 2 suggestions for how you might make painting a...
How to Make Acrylic Painting Easier for the DIY...
We paint for fun, stress relief, me time, self care, make a gift for someone or ourselves or for profit. I have 2 suggestions for how you might make painting a...
4 Tips for Growing your Creativity
4 Tips for Growing your Creativity and Creating More Joy in your Life! Acrylic painting is a versatile and exciting medium that offers endless possibilities for creative expression. Whether you're...
4 Tips for Growing your Creativity
4 Tips for Growing your Creativity and Creating More Joy in your Life! Acrylic painting is a versatile and exciting medium that offers endless possibilities for creative expression. Whether you're...
5 Habits to Increase Creativity
5 Habits to Increase your creativity. Even if you are not very creative.Highly creative people have similar habits. Read about the five most important habits to increase your creativity. Carve out...
5 Habits to Increase Creativity
5 Habits to Increase your creativity. Even if you are not very creative.Highly creative people have similar habits. Read about the five most important habits to increase your creativity. Carve out...
The Power of Positive Thinking
Engaging in creative activities helps to enhance our problem-solving skills and helps us to view challenges from different perspectives. A creative mindset nurtures optimism and innovation, enabling us to approach life's...
The Power of Positive Thinking
Engaging in creative activities helps to enhance our problem-solving skills and helps us to view challenges from different perspectives. A creative mindset nurtures optimism and innovation, enabling us to approach life's...
Can Art Reduce Anxiety? 7 Ways art can Help you!
I think art CAN reduce anxiety. Art has reduced my anxiety and depression. According to a study by Johns Hopkins, 1 in 4 adults will be diagnosed with mental illness...
Can Art Reduce Anxiety? 7 Ways art can Help you!
I think art CAN reduce anxiety. Art has reduced my anxiety and depression. According to a study by Johns Hopkins, 1 in 4 adults will be diagnosed with mental illness...