I love Creativebug’s motto because so often we admire what others are creating, but we don’t think we can manage anything creative on our own, and most of all, we don’t know where to start. 

But creativity is not always about the outcome: it’s the process of creating that is so beneficial. Because of that, art can be a great stress-reliever for all ages. This is something we really try to emphasize at the Barrington Area Library with our “process art” programs. There’s no one way or right way to create art. 

So where do we begin? Creativebug is a database that is available to you with your Barrington Area Library card. They have many videos to help you with “the joy of making.” They offer classes such as knitting, paper crafts, sewing, painting, and drawing. They even have a collection of videos for Kids' crafts. Today, why not put on some music and  print these pages to color with crayons, pencils, or watercolor paints (I recommend printing with a laser printer so the ink won’t bleed). 

Mindful Moment: “Art is a natural way to practice mindfulness. The colors, textures, and sounds of creating pull us into the moment. You don’t need any previous training to meditate through art, just a willingness to draw like a child, with freedom and a sense of curiosity.” — Amy Maricle, art therapist and founder of Mindful Art Studio