30 Days of Gratitude: Daily Collage Challenge

20 minutes to reflect and create with thankfulness. I've prepared simple prompts to exercise creative freedom and develop the habit of daily practice. Feel free to use it in a way that makes sense to you.

Daily Prompts & Reflection Ideas

Creating With Gratitude Tips:

Before Each Session:

• Take 1 minute to reflect on the prompt

• Write down 3 specific things you're grateful for related to the theme

• Gather materials that represent these elements

• Set your timer for 20 minutes

Time Breakdown:

• 2 minutes: Material selection

• 15 minutes: Creating

• 3 minutes: Finishing and photo

When Stuck:

• Start with a background

• Choose just 3 elements

• Focus on composition

• Trust your intuition

Success Tips

1. Prepare Ahead

• Sort materials weekly

• Set daily alarm

• Choose workspace

2. Stay Consistent

• Same time daily

• Keep kit ready

• Document everything

3. When Short on Time

• Simplify approach

• Use fewer elements

• Focus on composition

4. If You Miss a Day

• Continue next day

• Combine prompts

• No guilt - just create

I’ve prepared a list of material, in case you need it and I have some options listed in my Amazon StoreFront, but feel free to use what you already have at home.

Basic Kit (Keep in a Box):

1. Cutting Tools

• Sharp scissors

• Craft knife

• Self-healing cutting mat

• Ruler

2. Adhesives

• Glue stick (2-3 backups)

• Double-sided tape

• Regular tape

3. Papers

• Background papers (A5 or 6x8")

• Magazine pages

• Old books

• Wrapping paper

• Tissue paper

• Newspaper

• Junk mail

• Paper bags

4. Organization

• Folder for paper scraps

• Container for tiny pieces

• Plastic sleeve for finished work

• Journal for notes

Optional Materials:

• Washi tape

• Paper punch

• Decorative scissors

• Postcards

• Maps

• Sheet music

• Vintage ephemera

• Stamps

• Tickets

Memory Keeping:

• Date each piece

• Add a brief gratitude note on the back

• Create a gratitude journal from your collages

• Share with loved ones

• Make copies to give as thank you cards

Remember: This challenge combines mindfulness, gratitude, and creativity. There's no "wrong" way to express thankfulness in your art. Let your heart guide your hands! Each 20-minute session is a success, regardless of the outcome!

Follow me on Instagram and Youtube to see my creative interpretations of these prompts!

I'll share the second week prompts next Friday, November 8th.

With gratitude,

Rosi.