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8 Game-Changing Tips Every Surface Pattern Designer Should Know

Discover 8 inspiring and practical tips for surface pattern designers who want to elevate their creative process, find fresh inspiration, and create seamless patterns with confidence. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned artist, these game-changing ideas will help you design with more ease, joy, and intention.

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Beat Procrastination: The 5-Minute Hack to Get You Moving

We’ve all been there — putting off that one dreaded task while suddenly deciding the fridge needs reorganizing, your portfolio needs updating, or your taxes need tackling (tomorrow, of course). But beating procrastination doesn’t take heroic willpower — just this simple 5-minute hack that tricks your brain into starting.

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Playful Yoga-inspired Wall Decor

Looking for playful and inspiring yoga decor? Discover the Banana Yoga wallpaper and art prints, perfect for kids’ rooms, yoga studios, or family spaces. Spread joy, creativity, and positivity with this fun, eco-friendly design.

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6 Time Management Tips for Creatives

Struggling with time management as a creative? In this post, discover 6 proven productivity hacks that will help you stay focused, reduce stress, and unlock more time for your creative work. From the Pareto Principle to …

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Habit Tracker for Success

As creatives, we know how easy it is to get caught up in the excitement of new ideas, only to find ourselves struggling to stay consistent and turn those ideas into tangible progress. A simple yet powerful tool can help you stay focused and boost your productivity…

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How to Create Your Own Annual Review

As the year draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to pause, reflect, and capture the essence of the past twelve months. Creating your own annual review can be a powerful tradition that helps you …

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Welcome to Create & Live

Hi there, creative friend, and welcome! I am happy you’re here with me. This is the very first blog post of Create & Live! Find out about how the idea of starting this creative community was born and …

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