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Don’t Succumb To Cabin Fever: 9 Ways To Boost Your Creativity

by on Feb 19, 2015

Photo: Brooklyn Limestone

The weather is really getting to people around here in Boston. Along with the rest of the city, I’ve been spending a lot of time at home because of all this snow. But that doesn’t mean we have to be bored… it’s the perfect opportunity to cultivate our creative skills. So whether you’re a seasoned professional or a newbie, you’re sure to find some inspiring tutorials and resources in our roundup.   

9 Ways To Boost Your Creativity

1. I have this book myself, and I love it. It helps you to make creativity a priority in your life. Buy it here. [Photo: Via Amazon]

9 Ways To Boost Your Creativity

2. This tutorial shows you an easy way to create gorgeous watercolor paintings using a tracing technique. [Photo: Grow Creative]

9 Ways To Boost Your Creativity

3. Download this free printable and hang it on your wall as inspiration. [Photo: Deviant Art]

9 Ways To Boost Your Creativity

4. Check out this fascinating article about creativity over at Real Simple. It has some great tips at the end, too. [Photo: Mark Todd]

9 Ways To Boost Your Creativity

5. An art supply kit is a great way to get started if you’re just embarking on your creative journey! Buy this affordable one here. [Photo: Via Amazon]

9 Ways To Boost Your Creativity

6. Print out a few of these coloring pages if you’re in the mood for a relaxing, more meditative activity. [Photo: Art Is Fun]

9 Ways To Boost Your Creativity

7. If you’re a book person, check out this list of must-reads over on BuzzFeed. [Photo: BuzzFeed]

9 Ways To Boost Your Creativity

8. These creative resolutions are pretty fun… and the best part is that you can click on many of them and they lead to related websites. [Photo: ReThink Canada]

9 Ways To Boost Your Creativity

9. This is one of my favorites… mount a roll of kraft paper on your wall or desk so you have plenty of paper on hand when a creative moment strikes. Here’s the tutorial. [Photo: Brooklyn Limestone]

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