Creativity v usefulness

Today was not creative but was productive. Day six of 30 Days of Creativity was a long overdue task I opened up all my Glossyboxes and took out the products (shock horror) and put them in one box in the hope that the products and boxes will now either be used or gifted. It was heartbreaking taking the products out of the beautifully wrapped tissue but I did take a few pics for posterity...

March Glossybox

April Glossybox

May Glossybox

All the products

All the products in a different/bigger box

...And do you know what? The useful task led to some creativity. I think I might just pull together some of the unused/unwanted products and create a tailor made beauty box for someone special.

Watch this space!

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Inspiration not creation...

I'll put my hands up now and say that I created nothing at all of interest on day five of 30 Days of Creativity but I did get a lot of inspiration.

After a stroll round the Craftzaganza craft fair at Fabrica, Brighton I came away with lots of ideas for jewellery and creative projects (even if some of them were just to redo what some of the stalls had done - but better, obviously). I always leave craft fairs inspired but don't often do anything about it. Hopefully #30DOC will make sure I do something with all my ideas...

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Drunken bears and cocktail umbrellas

I was lacking time and inspiration on day four of 30 Days of Creativity but a Jubilee BBQ with far too much food and drink provided the essential tools for a party concoction...

Pimping my very bland vodka tonic with first ice, then raspberries, then jelly teddies, then a straw and finally a cocktail umbrella led to the delicious creation of 'Drunken Bears' - Haribo Goldbears (and friends) soaked in vodka. Strictly an over-18 treat but a surprisingly tasty one.

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Drunken Bears (and friends) with a cocktail umbrella garnish

Cake creations for celebrations

Day three of 30 Days of Creativity was our Jubilee tea party. So I got up early, got out all the ingredients, and started on the 4hr baking extravaganza.

The ingredients

Red Velvet cake - looks so wrong, but tastes so good...

 I worked so hard that I got blisters on my fingers but it was definitely worth it as the party was a massive success and everyone enjoyed the cakes. I also managed to create a new dish - smurf meringues - and perfect my Red Velvet cupcakes - this time following the Hummingbird Bakery recipe I found online.

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Red Velvet cupcakes (Hummingbird Bakery recipe)

Blueberry muffins (Hummingbird Bakery recipe)

Plain scones (rhymes with gone) (recipe from BBC Food) with whipped cream and jam

Flourless chocolate cake (Nigella's recipe)

Meringue Smurfs (my own invention of meringues and blue cream)

Ice your own cupcakes (the perfect addition to any party)

Jubilee decoration preparation

For day two of 30 Days of Creativity I got out the Jubilee decorations ready for the tea party on Sunday.

I also had a look at some other decorations I saw around town for inspiration...

Our fabulous bunting made by the very talented Oh Sew Lovely (details to follow)

Berts Home Store, Western Road, Brighton

Walk in Wardrobe, Western Road, Hove

Florian florist (need to double-check the name), Western Road, Hove

An inspiring article from Stylist magazine

Crown jewels

For day one of 30 Days of Creativity I thought I'd combine my creativity with the upcoming Jubilee celebrations and make some jewellery.

Last year for the Royal Wedding we had plastic tiaras at our party, this year we've got the crown jewels...

I bought a load of silver crown charms from Nicole De Bruin charm shop on Etsy and made a selection of bracelets and necklaces for guests to our tea party to wear to get into the spirit of things - and if that doesn't work there's always the Pimms!

Charms and chain to make the jewellery

Finished Jubilee inspired necklaces and bracelets

They were all very easy to make and only took a few minutes each. If you want to know more about the chain and charms used or a step-by-step how to make guide leave a comment.

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30 Days of Creativity

Whilst looking across inspiration for my blog I came across a global initiative to get people to be more creative. 30 Days of Creativity is asking everyone to do something creative every day in June and tweet about it.

Being the creative person that I am and wanting some inspiration for my new blog (and added to that the absolute perfect timing of my random find) I thought I might give it a go and share the results here.

I have a few 'makes' lined up already (hint: jubilee weekend) but first I might need to go and join Twitter...

A monthly planner full of inspiration

Wish me luck!