All posts filed under: Creative Clarity Series

12 Steps from Copying to Clarity: The Creative Journey Through Style, Burnout, and Artistic Breakthrough (Series Main Post)

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Hello, lovely! Today, I’m announcing a very special series. If you remember a while back to the Creative Clarity Series, I’ve broken a couple of the posts down into a more digestible 12 parts. I’m calling it the Creative Journey, and it has 3 phases, each with 4 parts to it. This series is for crafters of any kind who are feeling a bit lost, don’t know where to begin, feel uncertain about personal style, are burned out, or want to take the next creative step, but don’t know which direction to go. This 12-part Creative Journey Series will guide you through 3 phases of creative discovery. It’s like a map that tells you where you are in the process instead of telling you how to find a destination. The Creative Journey Series will help you recognize that you are already an artist, you just have to figure out which phase you are in, and trust me, this is not a linear path, rather it’s a spiral upward. You may find yourself back at the …

Creative Clarity, Episode 4: 5 Ways to Increase Blog Traffic, Guaranteed

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Announcement: For one day only, September 12, 2023, everything in my Ravelry shop is 50% off! Enjoy this half-off sale while it lasts! Snag those patterns you have been on the fence about. No coupon needed – the discount is automatic. Head to my Ravelry shop to browse! Hello, crafter! Recently, I cast a poll in my Instagram stories asking how many of you crafters are also creative entrepreneurs, and I found out that about 40% of you have a creative business or would like to start one. This episode of Creative Clarity is for you! I have been running CypressTextiles since 2012, so I decided I would start sharing blog posts with Creative Business Strategy on my website! Creative Clarity is not written specifically for crochet artists; rather, it will benefit any type of creator who is looking to cultivate a thriving creative practice. But, we all know that I’m a crochet blanket designer, so for my crochet peeps, each post in this series has a relevant free crochet pattern released in the same month, …

Creative Clarity, Episode 3: Phase 2 of the Artist’s Journey and How to Beat Creative Burnout

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Hello, fellow crafter! Today I have the third episode of Creative Clarity ready for you. As a lifelong creative, I know there are a wide variety of barriers, blocks, and struggles in the life of an artist, and whether you are a hobbyist or a career artist, they can stop you from being your best creative self. Every month, the Creative Clarity series will share knowledge, tips, and know-how to help you overcome these obstacles and deepen your practice. Creative Clarity is not written specifically for crochet artists; rather, it will benefit any type of creator who is looking to cultivate a thriving creative practice. But, we all know that I’m a crochet blanket designer, so for my crochet peeps, each post in this series has a relevant free crochet pattern released in the same month, so you can channel the energy of the Creative Clarity series into a fresh project. I am super excited to share this with you, and my goal is for you to have at least one ah-ha moment in every …

Creative Clarity, Episode 2: Phase 1 of the Artist’s Journey and a Deep Dive into the Realm of Copying

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Hello, fellow crafter! Today I have the second episode of Creative Clarity ready for you. As a lifelong creative, I know there are a wide variety of barriers, blocks, and struggles in the life of an artist, and whether you are a hobbyist or a career artist, they can stop you from being your best creative self. Every month, the Creative Clarity series will share knowledge, tips, and know-how to help you overcome these obstacles and deepen your practice. Creative Clarity is not written specifically for crochet artists; rather, it will benefit any type of creator who is looking to cultivate a thriving creative practice. But, we all know that I’m a crochet blanket designer, so for my crochet peeps, each post in this series has a relevant free crochet pattern released in the same month, so you can channel the energy of the Creative Clarity series into a fresh project. I am super excited to share this with you, and my goal is for you to have at least one ah-ha moment in every …

Creative Clarity, Episode 1: 3 Easy Shifts to Help You Fall Back in Love with Your Art

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Hello, fellow crafter! Today is a big day because it’s the day I launch a new blog series called Creative Clarity. As a lifelong creative, I know there are a wide variety of barriers, blocks, and struggles in the life of an artist, and whether you are a hobbyist or a career creative, they can stop you from being your best creative self. On the first Monday of each month, the Creative Clarity series will share knowledge, tips, and know-how to help you overcome these obstacles and deepen your creative practice. Creative Clarity is not written specifically for crochet artists; rather, it will benefit any type of creator who is looking to cultivate a thriving creative practice. But, we all know that I’m a crochet blanket designer, so for my crochet peeps, each post in this series has a relevant free crochet pattern released in the same month, so you can channel the energy of the Creative Clarity series into a fresh project. I am super excited to share this with you, and my goal …