What if your creative practice wasn't a reward for getting through the day — but actually how you got through it?

In this episode of the Creative Practice Series, Brittany and Cheri make the case that making isn't a luxury or an indulgence. It's one of the most well-documented forms of self-care there is — and it's time we started treating it that way.

In this episode:

• Why most of us were taught to treat creative time as a reward — and why that needs to flip
• The research-backed mental health benefits of working with your hands
• Why the real barrier to a creative practice isn't time, it's permission
• How to protect your creative time even when others don't understand it
• A story about a garage sale that stuck with Cheri for 25 years
• Three practical takeaways to start treating your creativity as non-negotiable
  

Free worksheet: Download the Creativity & Self-Care worksheet to identify which creative activities actually fill you up — and when to reach for them.

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What if you didn't need hours of free time to build a meaningful creative practice?
In this episode of the Creative Practice Series, Brittany and Cheri break down exactly how to use small pockets of time — just 5 to 15 minutes — to make real progress on your fiber arts projects and develop lasting creative consistency.

In this episode:
What "starting small" actually means for fiber artists
How to break any project into 5–15 minute micro tasks
Why keeping your materials accessible is a game-changer
How to define a starter ritual that works for your lifestyle
The importance of celebrating tiny wins along the way
Why there is no "someday" — and what to do instead

Free worksheet:
Download the 15-Minute Creative Plan worksheet to build your own small-start habit.
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Get all the links, resources, and show notes for this episode:
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What is a creative practice—and how do you actually build one?

In this episode, we break down a simple, realistic approach to creativity that helps you stay consistent, make progress, and enjoy the process (without relying on motivation or discipline).

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