Day 9: Make a list of creative people you are grateful for today.

There are so many creative people I’m grateful for… look at the inspiration every day just by searching different blogs, but here’s just of some of my favorite people.

Mrs. Moe and Mr. Walter (1994)

Mrs. Moe & Mr. Walter: In the absence of playing team sports, (and I mean I’m really not that coordinated, like you’d be concerned if I were on your team), I learned how to be a team player while singing in a large ensemble. We all depended on one another to make the most amazing music. My high school chorale teachers had to be creative to teach so many squirrelly teenagers, and teach us well. They taught me the importance of listening to others… on so many levels.

Craft Critique editors, Sarah Moore, Simone Collins and Dana Vitek: They’ve introduced me to some of the most creative people I’ve ever known, and gave me a break in the crazy world of craft product reporting.

My mom and aunts: They were my first creative mentors. One of my earliest memories of the family pooling together is my youngest aunt’s wedding. One aunt sewed all the bridesmaids and flower girl dresses, my mom and other aunts worked on centerpieces and corsages. My first introduction to floral oasis, I was eight years old.

The aunties and me at my college graduation party (1995)

Who are your creative heroes? Give them a shout out or a little hello today!