While life can be hard sometimes, being creative helps me find JOY with the difficulties. Knowing and affirming that being creative is my happy place, adds joy to my life each and every day.

Creative Affirmation:

My creativity brings me deep and infinite joy.

Having a place to let my mind wander while creating something beautiful, allows joy to come into my life. Making a quilt for a teen about to graduate and make their own strides in life. While full of unknowns, making something for them to take with them, and offer comfort, brings me comfort too. Pouring love into each stitch that is made brings me joy, and allows me to work through some of those emotions that transitions bring.

I’m passionate and teary just writing about it. Knowing that this joy can be tapped into whenever I’m being creative is a gift. One that I will continue to cherish and grow with affirmations and growing my creativity.

Where do you go for that creative release? I know for me it’s quilting, but for others, it is cooking, photography, or beading. Finding that happy place, and nurturing it is your gift to yourself.

xo – Amy

Quilt details:

Positivity BOM Project

Made with a scrappy mix of fabrics, and Bella Bleached White