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Rest Is Best: Why Taking Time to Rest Matters and How to Give Yourself Permission to Rest
Do you ever feel like there’s never enough time to simply be? Life constantly pulls us in different directions. Whether it’s work, family, or yet another round of dishes, the chance to truly rest and recharge can feel out of reach. No matter how many planners we fill or to-do lists we write, the tasks never really end, do they? The world will always demand our time and energy.
Savor the Small Stuff: A Gratitude-filled Creative Art Journal Prompt
Life moves fast, and it is easy to overlook the small moments that bring us joy. But what if those little joys are the secret to living a more grateful, fulfilled life?
The Many Faces of Me: A Creative Art Journal Prompt to Honor Our Feelings
This week, we’re exploring the importance of honoring our feelings as they ebb and flow. Emotions are like waves—sometimes gentle and soothing, other times intense and overwhelming.
“75 Art” Challenge with Genna Blackburn 2025
Follow along as I take on Genna Blackburn’s 75 Art Challenge in 2025!
The challenge is simple yet ambitious: draw every single day for 75 days straight—just over two and a half months! Check back regularly for my daily sketches, weekly reflections, and everything in between as I take on this creative adventure!
10 Simple Ways to Support Fellow Artists (Even If You’re on a Budget)
At Hamletta Studios, one of my core goals is to support and uplift fellow artists. It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking we’re in competition with one another, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Every artist has a unique voice and perspective, and there’s plenty of room for all of us to thrive.
Nurturing Your Inner Child: Finding Joy Through Creative Expression
Being a grownup can be exhausting—endless to-do lists, bills, and constant worries. When it feels overwhelming, I step back and find a creative outlet, reconnecting with my true self and letting my inner child play.
The Best of Me: A Creative Art Journal Prompt for Self-Love
What does it mean to truly become your own best friend? It starts with compassion, curiosity, and the courage to explore your inner world.
Hi, I’m Janice and this is Hamletta Studios
Hello and welcome! I’m so excited to have you here at Hamletta Studios—my little corner of creativity where playful art with sassy art inspires joy, confidence, and intentional living.
Reflect, Create, and Grow: A Creative Art Journal Prompt to Honor 2024 and Embrace 2025
As the year draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to pause and reflect on everything 2024 has brought into your life—the joys, challenges, and lessons that have shaped you. Reflection isn’t just about looking back; it’s a powerful way to reconnect with yourself and create space for the future you want to build.
The 5 Biggest Lessons I Learned from Journaling
I used to think journaling was just about keeping a diary or writing to-do lists, but I’ve discovered it’s so much more. It’s a tool for clarity, creativity, and confidence—and it has completely transformed my life. Through journaling, I have discovered creativity, resilience, and a deeper connection to myself. Here’s 5 reasons how picking up a pen and paper changed everything for me, and why it might do the same for you.