Over the years, I’ve learned that a challenge is often the motivation I need to accomplish a goal or try something I never thought I could. About 15 years ago, I decided I wanted to start walking and was invited to participate in a relay race. I remember thinking, “I’ve been walking… I can do that!” That one challenge led to 5K races, several half marathons, and eventually a Run the Year challenge that still keeps me running, jogging, or walking consistently throughout the year.

That experience taught me something I’ve seen repeated over and over again in my life: sometimes all we need is a little challenge to discover we’re capable of so much more than we imagined.

Almost two years ago, I accepted another challenge—this time to go live on Facebook every day for 21 days. Honestly, I was terrified to put myself out there. But with each live video, it became a little easier. I discovered how much I enjoyed connecting with others and sharing something I loved. I was thrilled whenever someone joined me live, and afterward I’d excitedly tell my family all about it. Before long, they started asking, “How many people joined tonight?”

That challenge eventually grew into my weekly Facebook and YouTube Live classes. Some weeks more people join than others, but that’s no longer what matters most. What matters is that I accepted the challenge, discovered a new passion, and created something I’m incredibly proud of.

That’s exactly why I created this page.

Whether you want to learn a new fun fold, try a technique you’ve never attempted, experiment with a different color combination, invite a friend to craft, mail a handmade card, enter your first creative challenge, make a special gift for someone, or even press the Go Live button for the very first time, I hope these ideas will inspire you to take that next step.

You’ll also find my Creative Journey Monthly Challenges, along with a printable tracker to help you record your progress, celebrate your accomplishments, and reflect on what you’ve learned.

Just imagine where your Creative Journey could take you if you accepted one new challenge every month.

A year from now, you won’t just have completed twelve challenges—you’ll have become a more confident, creative, and connected version of yourself.

What challenge are you going to start today?

🎨 Create Something New

Stretch your creativity by trying something different.

Try a new technique.
Enter a creative challenge.
CASE a designer.
Create with limited supplies.
Use products already in your stash.

💌 Share Your Creativity

Share the joy of handmade with someone else.

Mail a birthday card.
Send a “just because” card.
Donate cards to a local organization.
Give a handmade gift.

🤝 Connect With Others

Creativity is even better when it’s shared.

Invite a friend to craft.
Attend an event.
Join a challenge group.
Participate in a swap.

📱 Share Your Story

You never know who you’ll inspire by simply sharing your journey.

Post a project.
Create your first Reel.
Go Live.
Start a blog.
Encourage another creator.

🌱 Grow Yourself

Sometimes the biggest growth happens behind the scenes.

Finish an unfinished project.
Organize your craft space.
Learn one new skill.
Set one creative goal.
Reflect on your progress.

Every Step Counts

Did something on this list spark an idea? Challenges don’t have to be big to make a difference. Sometimes the smallest step is the one that changes everything.

Choose one challenge that speaks to you. Write it down, tell someone about it, schedule time to complete it, and don’t forget to celebrate when you do. Every step forward is progress.

Use the My Creative Journey Challenge pages in your workbook to record your experiences, celebrate your accomplishments, and reflect on what you’ve learned along the way.

🌟 The Creative Journey Monthly Challenge (Coming Soon)

Looking for a fun way to grow alongside others? Join me for the Creative Journey Monthly Challenge!

Each month I’ll share four new challenges—one for each Creative Journey pillar:

🦋 Learn – Discover something new.
🤝 Connect – Build meaningful relationships.
🎨 Create – Make something you’ll be proud of.
🌱 Grow – Stretch yourself in a new way.

Complete one challenge, focus on the pillar that speaks to you most, or take on all four. There are no winners or losers—only opportunities to learn, connect, create, and grow.

I hope you’ll join me as we encourage one another, celebrate every victory, and discover just how far our creativity can take us. After all, the greatest challenge isn’t creating the perfect project—it’s becoming the person you’re capable of becoming through the journey. create and grow and in the end become something we never expected but are so grateful for.