Every human is an artist...

Every child is an artist…

The problem is staying an artist when you grow up

Who said it?  Was it Picasso?  Was it John Lennon?  Was it just me, just then?  Who knows?  Who cares maybe?  Plus, Picasso also said some pretty questionable stuff right?  Ya, totally, go ask Hannah Gadsby!

The point is, I feel so strongly about this that I set up Craft Box Club to solve this very problem!

The basic idea behind this quote is that all humans are driven by a need to be creative.  If you think about it, it feels right doesn’t it?  I mean, look at the world around us.  People moving huge stones, painting with mud in the dark finding ways to travel the world.  Humans have created so much!  Whether you like it or would call it art, or whether that matters is another thing, but we all have creativity in us by our very nature.

The problem is, human needs are complicated.  We have basic ones like food and shelter, then there are needs for friends, family and love.  In the UK at least, we tend to be pretty good at looking after these, but they do take most of our time.  I know that’s how I felt at the start of 2019.

But we also have needs such as purpose, understanding the world, and putting our own stamp it.  The stuff that gives us meaning.  This is where being creative has a lot to offer.

In short…

1.      “Hey, I need a sandwich!”

2.      “Hey, want to come with me for a sandwich?”

3.      “Hey!  How could I make a better sandwich?!”

The truth is, we spend a lot of time stuck on level 1 and 2.  That’s because, for all sorts of reasons it’s tough to get to 3.  That’s where we come in! 

Craft Box Club is here to make it EASY to be creative.  To fuel the fire within you.  To give you an outlet for self-expression.  To build your confidence that there is an artist inside you!

Although stages 1 and 2 are important, we should make sure we don’t neglect our higher needs.  Our less material needs.  We need to hit them all to live a true and fulfilled life.

So, go spend 5 minutes “making a better sandwich!”.  Please post your creations below!  Don’t know where to start or fancy getting creative in a totally new way?  Check out the link below…