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Hi Creative Soul!

How are you feeling? We have a habit of replying 'grand!' (here in Ireland anyway!!) without really stopping to think about it.

The truth is, many of us are feeling anxious, frustrated, isolated or low, or a whole myriad of other emotions as we meander our way through lockdowns. And that's okay. We're not here to gloss over that fact or bury our heads in the sand. Positive thinking alone won't cut it - bypassing emotions will only lead to trouble!

So, rather than papering over the cracks, I will guide you to explore your emotions in a very simple and playful way, and allow that energy to pass onto the page. We will release the heaviness and bring lightness, relaxation and self care to your day through self expression. Find freedom through your creativity, with zero pressure and zero judgement. Make a mess, get your hands dirty - we're here to play!

See you inside,

Emer x

If you feel that your mental health is suffering, please seek help from a mental health professional.

MATERIALS

Below is a list of suggested materials - no stress if you don't have much, just work with what you have. While I'm happy to spend money on professional art materials for my 'finished' work, when it comes to these playful wellness exercises I keep it cheap and cheerful - or free :) Raid your children's craft stash, just don't tell them I told you to!

Each day bring a candle as an intentional anchor, and your journal and pen for some reflection afterwards.

Day 1 - Creative Exercise for Relieving Frustration (released 24th Feb 2021)

Materials for Day 1 - Large sheet of paper (a length of greaseproof paper will do), masking tape (sellotape will do), drawing and colouring materials - one or a combination of the following would be perfect - graphite pencil, colouring pencils, chalks, chalk pastels, crayons, oil pastels.

Day 2 - Creative Exercise for Choosing Self Love (released 25th Feb 2021)

Materials for Day 2 - Sketchbook/sheet of white paper, paints (watercolour, acrylic, gouache or poster paints), brushes, jar of water, tissue/rag, any drawing and colouring materials.

Day 3 - Creative Exercise for Envisioning an Inner Sanctuary (released 26th Feb 2021)

Materials for Day 3 - piece of heavy paper or cardboard (piece of packing box or cereal box will work) approx 12x12" but any size will work depending on your preference, glue stick, stronger glue if you have it but no hassle if you don't, collage fodder - magazines, tissues, papers, light items from nature - leaves, feathers, sprigs/tiny twigs, small shells, tiny pebbles.