Because Creativity Guest Letters
A gathering of stories, reflections, and joyful explorations of creativity in all its forms.
Whether it’s singing, painting, writing, baking, gardening, music, mending, or making something just because it feels good, these guest posts celebrate the act of creating simply because it brings us joy.
If you have a creative pastime that you would like to share as guest post on While I Was Drawing, send me a message.
Don’t worry if you don’t think you’re any good at it, because that just might be the perfect thing 💛.
Because, Creativity.
I have always been creative. I have made things with clay, messed about with papier mache, made models from matchsticks, knitted and crocheted, sewed things, embroidered things. I’ve tried my hand a felting, I’ve created hand made cards, decoupaged boxes and painted silk scarfs.
Not to win. Not to be the best. But because, as Beth Kempton wrote in her book, Kokoro, “joy alone is reason enough to do anything.”
Because Creativity - For the joy of singing, with Janelle Hardacre
“Your creative outlet is a gift. It’s not about being ‘good’. It’s about how it feels”
Because Creativity - Making Monsters with Wake Lloire
Dear Creatives, welcome to the sixth Because Creativity guest post, with Wake Lloire.
Because Creativity - This quiet thrill of exploration, with Jo Scott
"What if creativity isn't what I assumed it was?"
Because Creativity - a heart painted in watercolours, with Kiran Zeeshan
exploring imagination, pushing boundaries, and filling every edge with creativity
Because Creativity - Threads through time, with Fi Cooper
The Click of Needles and the Art of Rediscovery
Because Creativity - Exploring the Art of Polymer Clay with Hannah Ashe
How simple curiosity led to a creative rediscovery through polymer clay
Because Creativity - colouring outside the lines, with Meaghan McIsaac
Explore Meaghan’s vibrant approach to illustration, where the simplicity and fun of alcohol markers bring creativity to life in new, engaging ways.
Because Creativity - lulled by the rhythm of a hook with Kim K Gray
Kim’s letter delves into the journey of rediscovering a craft that has bridged generations, a journey that began with the gentle rhythm of a grandmother's crochet hook and found new life in the hands of her granddaughter. Read on to explore how the art of crochet became not just a hobby, but a source of peace, a link to family, and a way to give joyfully to others.
Because Creativity - A Calendar of Cakes & Cookies With Jess Barker
"I love sharing my cakes, cookies, and other confections with loved ones all throughout the year. I’ll make a cake for every occasion. A plate of cookies to say “I love you.” An age-old recipe for creating new memories."
Because Creativity - the lure of clay, with Vanessa Simpson
"My creative journey has been long and varied, I enjoy making in almost any of its guises and actually ran a business for a couple of years hosting creative workshops; I thought perhaps I’d find my ‘thing’ but although it has taken a long time and many experiments, I now appreciate that I will always be drawn to making new things and exploring different ways in which the basic skills can be applied."
Because Creativity - for the joy of crochet, with Klamo
"There are so many possibilities with crochet. With yarn and a crochet hook I can create something as sturdy as a basket or as lacy as a doily. Mostly it depends on the thickness of the yarn, the size crochet hook and the crochet stiches used."
Because, Creativity - An Invitation
Let's try it all. For fun, for joy. Not to be the best, no even to be good, just because.
