Being part of the CreativeFolk Collective has been a joy over the last year. Not only has it been refreshing and encouraging to spend time with friends who have the same intentions and dreams of running their own creative businesses, but it has also felt like I've made a commitment in the right direction towards my own plans. Along side personal projects like the Art Journal all Year, which is well on its way, we have a collective project, the Create Me challenge.
The premise of the Create Me challenge is simple; we send postcards like to one above to friends and family asking to be challenged to make or design a product. They must send the postcard back to us with a suggestion of something to make or do that is realistic and affordable. Even as cards are still being sent out, replies are coming back in and we are beginning to tackle each idea, big and small, from designing a set of pin badges to learning how to build a website...
Take a look at the Creative Folk Blog to be updated on our progress, or follow me on Twitter.