Creative Joy! Isn't About The Big Moments In Life

Creative Joy! Isn't About The Big Moments In Life

• 8.11.18

Swans on the lake

Seed tin and Iceland Poppy

Watering the flower cutting garden - Cosmos

Happiness for me isn't about the big moments in life but about everyday little joys. About small pockets of beauty, calm, creativity or just something personal that makes you slow and enjoy that moment. A coffee first thing, a hug from a loved one, seeing a flower on the way to work.

When these little pockets of time are strung together they can create infectious ways of feeling inspired and looking for the positive in any situation. Seeing the world afresh, where the colours become more vivid and senses open up to possibilities. 

Gardening work - watering

Roses in the tin cup

Here are some of my creative joys, which I have created for fun and to keep inspiration flowing. I grow a flower cutting garden which I love and can often be found bare feet in the dirt. For me these are special moments watching, growing and waiting for the bloom. 

Gardening Joy

Glorious morning coffee

I also love to play with items in the studio which are normally housed on the shelves and ledges. I love making them come to life in little stories. I hope you like them and can feel the joy. If you do be sure to follow for more on Instagram and sign up to the newsletter. 

Handmade craft bags 

Creative joy in making

Sweetpea playful creation

Thanks for reading!

Kelly x

All images are copyrighted to Kelly Rideout

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March Meet The Maker 2018 - Insta Challenge

March Meet The Maker 2018 - Insta Challenge

• 14.3.18

I do love taking part in March Meet The Maker and here are a few of the posts you will find on Instagram this month. If you are feeling creative, come and join in by using the hashtag #MarchMeetTheMaker

It is a great place to see new talent, discover exciting people to connect with and watch all the makers explore different topics each day. Themes include You, Workspace, How it's made, Branding and much more. See below for the complete list of all the themes which are included in this year March Meet the Maker 2018.

 If you pop on by come and say hello to me at @mollymargaretd and you can also see @joannehawker the founder of Meet The Maker. 

Molly Margaret - March Meet The Maker (Instagram)

To join in here is the Instagram challenge sheet, which helps all designer-makers to tell their business stories. Through interesting and very creative images, which often include stories or thoughts on the day's theme.

#MarchMeetTheMaker - Theme sheet for March 2018

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