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The Creativity Portal is an inspirational how-to resource for artists, writers, crafters, and creativity enthusiasts. It features project ideas, articles, and instructional Web resources on hundreds of topics to encourage the exploration and expression of personal creativity; and promotes awareness for unique self-care issues facing creative individuals.


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Be Creative! Inspirational Articles
Motivational articles and interviews to encourage you along on your creative path. Be Creative! is devoted to helping you to discover and nurture the creative gift within you, and to make it grow into something fruitful, fulfilling, and fun!

Art and Craft Tutorials
Projects and techniques for a variety of art, craft, and design topics explained by professionals and experienced enthusiasts.

Breaking through the Blocks
Whether it's artist block, writer's block, or some other creativity block, these articles have tips to help you 'break on through to the other side.' Sometimes the artistic self wants to express itself creatively, but doesn't know where to begin. These articles will lead sensitive, artistic spirits down an inspirational path that encourages creativity and self-care.

The Business End of Creativity
You're an expert artist, crafter, or writer who wants to start making money with your skills. What are some things you need to know about setting up a business and marketing yourself to the world?

Graphic & Web Design and Printing
Words and pictures. Paper and ink. Pixels on a screen. Print design. Web site design. These are mediums graphic artists and Web designers use to communicate information to us every day in our physical and virtual worlds.

Home Decorating and Interior Design
Home decorating, interior design, painting, and remodeling trends. Within this collection of home decorating articles you'll learn about the fundamentals of interior design and decorating, painting, and plaster stenciling.

Writing, Journaling, and Publishing
If you're looking for solid advice on writing and publishing for personal or business reasons, these articles may appeal to you. From copywriting, writing for children, and book publishing, and everything in between, these articles offer good advice from professional writers and book authors who've been there.

Art & Craft Features
The Abstract Art of Piet Mondrian — Expressionist Abstract Artist
Holland-born artist Piet Mondrian is known for developing Neo-Plasticism, a non-representational abstract painting style.
Ideas for Decorating Wood Picture Frames
When decorating with faux gems, small shells, polished pebbles, or other interesting craft supplies and natural items, you can turn ordinary wood picture frames into extraordinary photo displays.
Batik and Tie Dye: The Art of Fabric Dyeing
Even though the 1960s are history, the art of tie dyeing clothes is ever-present and here to stay! This section on the Creativity Portal explores the art of fabric dyeing in both tie-dye and batik methods. Learn the distinct differences between the two, plus how to dye it!
Exploring the World of Art: Art Appreciation and Art History
What is art? Why is artistic expression important to our lives? What's the difference between art and craft? How is the knowledge of art history, famous masters, evolving art forms, art materials, and art methods useful to us today?
Getting Started with Altered Book Art
Altered book art combines several types of artistic techniques into one unique art form. Learn how to transform old books into new works of art through rubber stamping, scrapping, collage, photomontage, and other artistic techniques.
“Annie’s Sleepy Bear” Paper Piecing Craft ProjectAnnie Lang's Free Sleepy Bear Paper Piecing Craft Project
Create an adorable little paper pieced bear to use as a scrapbook page, card, tag or gift embellishment.
Altered Books: How to Alter a Board Book
A step-by-step tutorial by Karen Hatzigeorgiou showing you how to prepare, create, and embellish your own charming altered photo board book.
Intuitive Painting as a Spiritual Practice
When you are painting from the soul what is important is your inner experience of creating.
Written in Stone ProjectWritten in Stone Painted Book Quotes Painted Rock Project
Learn how to paint an old open book personalized with your own text, for a very special gift that will last forever because it's "written in stone!"
“Let’s Go Shopping Chick” Greeting Card Paper Craft
Create a fun greeting in only a few minutes! This quick and easy printable project was designed for all ages and skill levels.

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