Do you find yourself going through the motions each day, being caught up in work and family so much, that you've lost time for the little things that used to be fun for you? Like scrapbooking, sewing, or knitting? I know over the last few years, I've found myself having less and less time to be creative, so much so that I think if I didn't dust on a regular basis, you wouldn't even be able to find my sewing machine or scrapbooking tote. And the last time I created jewelry? Definitely before I was married. Sigh...
The author of The Book Of Doing found herself approaching her 40th birthday and wondering whether she needed to leave her job in order to find her passion in life, or just commit to figuring it all out eventually. She kept thinking about her childhood and how she loved arts and crafts. She loved doing simple things like decorating cupcakes with her daughter - something I can totally relate to. I love doing these little things, but when it comes to spending more time doing what I'd love to create, there's always something else that needs to be done - laundry, dinner in the oven, dogs need a walk, etc. So Ms. Arden decided to take a new outlook on life and start living it - she found joy in the little things, which led to The Book Of Doing.
In the The Book Of Doing, there are tons of ideas to spark a little bit of creativity and bring back the fun and joy of every day living - from building something out of a natural material to starting a book club. The book has this homey handwritten feel to it, with a doodle-y look that makes you feel you are in your own notebook. It's also filled with great quotes, and lots of pages you can scribble or draw in - almost like an artsy scrapbook of your own.
My favorite idea? Construct a Happiness Board, filled with the things that make you happy. For those of you who use Pinterest, you can do this with no mess!
The Book Of Doing hands down is a great pick if you're finding yourself stuck in that day to day rut and need a hand back to the land of creativity - or just something to brighten your days. Take a few minutes out of the day to do something for you today! Visit the book's site here.
The Book Of Doing: Every Day Activities To Unlock Your Creativity And Joy
by Allison Arden is a paperback crafts/hobbies paperback book published by Perigee. It is 192 pages long. The suggested cover price is $15.00, but Amazon has it available for $10.19 as of this posting.
I received a copy of this book in order to read it and share my thoughts on it. All opinions are my own, and not that of the author(s) or publisher.
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