Creative Manifesto

My absolute favorite scrapbooking blog is from Ali Edwards. I am never disappointed by her endless creative ideas and unique looks at every day life.

Ali also puts out a newsletter every week including a challenge. This week's was:

http://www.lifeartmedia.com/newsletter15.html

february 7, 2007
volume one : issue fifteen
Do you have a personal creative manifesto? What is a manifesto? According to my handy dandy computer dictionary a manifesto is "a public declaration of policy and aims, esp. one issued before an election by a political party or candidate." Essentially, it is a cool, fancy name for a mission statement - a way to describe your overall creative purpose. This week we are going to investigate how to design your your own personal creative manifesto. Enjoy. Peace.Ali

Here is my Creative Manifesto:

• do something creative every day
• always look for inspiration in unexpected places
• don't overthink things
• see each creation as an accomplishment {not a gateway to the next project}
• play more
• try to look at each day differently- its not just an ordinary day
• live richly
• cultivate strong relationships
• remember to scrap all emotions
• use your words
• use your colors
• achieve balance
• embrace chaos
• be flexible