Today I slowed myself down long enough to really see a simple salad—the layers of greens, the pop of red, the softness, the crunch, the way textures sit beside each other instead of competing. It surprised me how much inspiration was right there in something so ordinary. It reminded me that color balance, contrast, and negative space matter just as much in my creative work as they do on a plate. This felt like training my artist’s eye in the most unexpected place.

What is one small way you took care of yourself: drank water, stretched, took a nap, said “no,” sat in silence. Self-care is essential for a healthy and creative mind and body.

A tiny scrap. A soft intention. A creative circle that holds us all. - Create a 4" circle that symbolizes the spirit of this community. - It can be created from any material you wish, like paper, fabric, clay, leather, etc. - When finished, photograph your piece and upload it as part of a comment you leave on this post. - Answer these two questions in the same comment: 1. What inspired your design? What one blessing would you wish for this community as the year comes to an end? - You will be able to find this post at any time by clicking on the Monthly Club Project category tab. - Deadline is December 30th - Participation in this community is optional but always encouraged.

Every month in 2026, we’re playing a beautiful game together — not for prizes (though surprises may pop up), but for connection, creativity, and little personal victories. Each month’s Cozy Bingo Card is filled with gentle prompts designed to spark inspiration, stretch your imagination, encourage reflection, and weave us all a little closer. Think of it as: A monthly nudge to notice more | A reason to try one tiny new thing | A playful structure to keep your creative heart awake | A way to celebrate BOTH our wins and our “not-so-goods.” Because everything you try, learn, attempt, or even abandon — it all counts in this creative life. 🧵 How It Works 1. Download your FREE monthly Bingo card at the start of each month. JANUARY - https://ko-fi.com/s/8994f8a138 1. Complete squares at your own pace — slow, rambly, fast, or experimental… all styles welcome. 1. At the end of the month, join our Monthly Bingo Recap Thread! This is where we’ll all share: - What squares lit you up - What squares you never quite got to - What surprised you - What challenged you - What you want to try again There’s no right way to “win” here — the real win is the journey, the creativity sparked, and the stories we gather along the way.

I'm combining December's prompt with my 1st fabric flip swap.