Hey Creative Besties! 💛 I just dropped a brand-new YouTube video, and we are officially getting some COLOR into this house! 😂 If you saw my last video, you know I shared my plans to start transforming my home room by room as part of this new chapter of Start Creating Again. Well… we’re not just talking about it anymore. The bedroom makeover has begun! In this episode, I’m testing paint colors, taking you along to the paint store, getting that first color on the walls, sharing some of my ideas for the room, and even beginning an original piece of artwork that will eventually become part of the space. But underneath all the paint and decorating, there’s something bigger happening for me: I’m learning to stop playing it safe and trust my own creativity again. And because you all are my creative community, I would really love your feedback. ❤️ When you watch, tell me: How are you liking this new vlog/documentary style of the channel? What did you enjoy most about this episode? And is there anything you’d like to see more of as I continue the home transformation? 🎥 Watch the new episode here: My Bedroom Makeover Begins | I’m Finally Choosing Color⁠ https://youtu.be/FmOlq0OsXPY?is=pQEgBapxCWtJBHip&views And maybe this is your little reminder today: you don’t have to know exactly how it’s all going to turn out before you start creating. 💛 — Meka

A new season does not need a grand plan. Begin by noticing what you want more of. Ingredients: - Art journal or sturdy paper - Black pen - 3 colors of markers or crayons - Yellow or gold marker or crayon Directions: 1. Draw a wide U shape in the center of your page. 2. Add a straight line across the top to make a bowl. 3. Choose three things you want more of this season. 4. Draw one simple shape for each thing above the bowl: a circle, heart, or spiral. 5. Color the shapes and write one word inside each. 6. Add small dots and dashes around the bowl, then write the quote below it. Optional Reflection: What would feel nourishing in this new season? Example Quote: “I make room for what nourishes me.” Creative Garnish: Add three tiny gold dots inside the bowl. — Meka Facebook

Okay, technically I'm speaking at the summit — but I'm bringing y'all with me. I've officially been announced as one of the workshop leaders for the Art of Handmade Summit, happening September 15–17! Art of Handmade Summit And look what they have me teaching: The First Page: How to Start Art Journaling When You're Afraid to Mess It Up. Sound familiar? 😂 Y'all already know this is exactly the work we do here — helping people get past the fear, perfectionism, and “I don't know what I'm doing” long enough to actually CREATE. My workshop is part of Day 1: Paper & Mixed Media, and the event includes three days of creative workshops covering all kinds of handmade goodness. The entire event is online and FREE to attend, so I would LOVE to see a bunch of Start Creating Again Club names over there with me. 🎟️ Register here: Art of Handmade Summit If you register, come back and drop a 🙋🏾‍♀️ I'M COMING! below so I can see who's joining me. Baaaby, we're taking the Creative Bestie energy outside the clubhouse. 😂💜