25 Alternatives to Screen Time for your Kids
25 Alternatives to Screen Time for Kids *Photo from Fable Kids* In an age where screens dominate so much of our daily lives, finding meaningful alternatives to screen time for...
10 Truths to Encourage Creativity in Your Kids (and Yourself!)
Hello and welcome! Today we're talking about 10 Creative Truths to encourage creativity in your kids...and yourself! Creativity isn't just paintbrushes and crafts. Creativity is a thread that runs through...
The Importance of Handwork for Kids: Nurturing Creativity, Skills, and Well-Being
Contents Handwork for Kids is Essential Development of Fine Motor Skills Cultivation of Creativity and Imagination Promotion of Patience and Persistence Enhancement of Focus and Mindfulness A Place for Independence...
Exploring the Art of Sashiko Stitching: Tradition, Technique, and Beauty
Contents The Art of Sashiko Stitching A Glimpse into History The Technique of Sashiko Stitching Patterns and Symbolism of Sashiko Stitching Modern Revival and Global Influence of Sashiko Stitching Learning...
Simple Creativity : Up-Cycle your Things with Slow Stitching
In a world where speed reigns supreme and instant gratification is the norm, the art of slow stitching offers a welcome respite—a gentle rebellion against the relentless rush of modern...
3 Books to Start Your Creative Journey (or Reignite It!)
Contents The Creative Journey How These Books Can Support Your Creative Practice Our Top 3 Creative Books Overview The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron Free Play by Stephen Nachmanovitch The...
Mindful Visible Mending - Sashiko Tote Bag
Contents Welcome to the Sashiko Tote Bag Tutorial Included in the Sashiko Tote Bag Preparing for your Sashiko Tote Bag Step by Step Instructions for your Sashiko Tote Bag Wrapping...
Mindful Mending - Sock Darning Kit
Contents Welcome to the Sock Darning Tutorial Included in the Sock Darning Kit Preparing for your Sock Darning Project Step by Step Instructions for your Sock Darning Project Wrapping up...
Mindful Mending - Needle Felting Tea Towel
Contents Welcome to the Needle Felting Tea Towel Tutorial Included in the Needle Felting Tea Towel Kit Preparing for your Needle Felted Tea Towel Project Step by Step Instructions for...
Mindful Mending Patchwork Kit - Make your own Sewing + Mending Booklet!
Contents Welcome to the Patchwork Mending Booklet Tutorial Creating the Mending Booklet Overview Included in the Mending Booklet Kit Preparing for your Mending Booklet Project Step by Step Instructions for...
Purchased a Mindful Mending Kit? This post is for you!
Welcome to your journey of Mindful Mending! Here at Grow Creative we believe in creativity above all else -- and what better way to express your creativity than to choose to make new...
Handwork for Holidays - Paper crafts
Hello again! Welcome to another Simple Creativity post. We decided that this week we just had to make these super cute brown paper folders. They take less than 10 minutes and you...
Why is Creativity So Important?
Hello all, Katy here. I'm the founder of Grow Creative. I'm a multi-disciplined designer and through the years I've worked in the tiniest of start ups all the way up...
Crochet 101 - Tips + Resources
As a beginner in any craft, learning what you don't know can be overwhelming. In this round up we direct you to our favorite resources when you're a beginner on...
Creative Wellness : 7 Reasons to Pick Up an Origami Project
Photo Credit Origami is the traditional Japanese art of paper folding. It has been practiced for centuries and has gained popularity all over the world due to its...