✨ The Brilliance Report - Issue No. 34
Fresh ideas and practical inspiration to help you create with confidence
Hi Reader!
I’m keeping this week’s Brilliance Report a little short and sweet. I had an unexpected encounter with a yellowjacket today (yesterday by the time you read this). Unfortunately, it won! My arm is currently red, swollen, and pretty painful, so apparently my plans for the evening have been revised for me. 😊
But I still wanted to pop into your inbox with something useful because sometimes we don’t need more information. We just need one good idea that helps us see things differently.
💡 This Week’s Thought:
Creativity thrives when you stop looking for the “perfect” idea and start noticing the possibilities already around you.
🎨 In the Studio:
There are several things quietly taking shape behind the scenes, including some fall projects I’m looking forward to sharing with you.
And one quick note: if you missed the free access to the Martha 2.0 Faith-based bundle I’m currently participating in, the VIP Pass is still available. If the resources inside would be useful to you, you can still grab access here:
🌸 Business Strategies for Makers + PLR Sellers:
- Solve before you create. Before designing your next product, identify the specific problem it will make easier for your customer.
- Use feedback as research. Questions, comments, reviews, and even customer frustrations can reveal what people need next.
- Show the result. Don’t only tell customers what’s included. Help them picture what they’ll be able to do, create, save, organize, or accomplish with it.
🌼 Inspiration for Everyone:
- Your creativity doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s to have value.
- Curiosity can turn an ordinary day into a source of new ideas.
- Make room for things that delight you. Not everything needs a practical purpose.
🌸 Creative Nudge:
Give yourself 15 minutes this week to create something purely because you want to. No deadline. No audience. No expectation that it becomes anything else.
Sometimes play is where our best ideas begin.
🌼 Mini Reflection:
“You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” — Maya Angelou
🌸 Wrap Up/Your Next Step:
Ask yourself: What could I make easier, more enjoyable, or more meaningful this week?
Then look for one idea you can actually use.
So I’m taking my own advice tonight and keeping things simple. 😊 I hope something in this shorter edition gives you an idea, solves a problem, or simply adds a little brightness to your week.
And I’m also hoping my next creative adventure involves considerably fewer yellowjackets!
Until next time,
Melinda
Art Brilliance Studio | Thoughtful resources for purposeful living and business
If you’re looking for additional creative resources, you’ll find some of my favorite recommendations below. Choose what genuinely supports what you need right now.
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🎨 Affiliate Corner:
Here are resources from people I trust and products I love that you might find helpful:
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🦋 Freebies:
Rebecca Brockman has the Cozy Seasons Collection Bundle. This one is made for moms, homemakers and families. It's filled with cozy fall and holiday resources, things like family activity kits, gratitude challenges, holiday party planning and seasonal journals. Over $450 of seasonal gifts.
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🦋 For my faith-based friends:
Shannon from Digitally Yours Today has The Martha 2.0 Faith-Based Bundle. If you missed the free bundle you can still get access to all 28 Christ-centered resources by purchasing the VIP Experience and receive access to the bundle resources along with the additional VIP resources and support.
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A little about myself:
My name is Melinda. I am a mom to my beautiful, talented daughter, and I also have a feisty little white dog. I am an artist, and my faith is important to me. I love gorgeous sunrises and sunsets, yummy dark chocolate, pretty flowers, and colorful butterflies. I have always loved art! I am a Certified Creatively Fit Coach (CCFC) and have collaborated with my fellow CCFC friends to become a published coloring book illustrator! I have an Etsy shop with personal printables, PLR templates and print on demand products - many of which contain designs from my original artwork! I am a digital content provider. I believe we are the artists and creators of our lives!
My artistic endeavors have given me the wonderful opportunity to connect with creative people from all over the world, including YOU!
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