30 Days of Creative Calm: Simple Daily Prompts to Spark Your Creativity

Written By Joanne O'Connor

Do you ever feel like life gets so busy that your creative time is the first thing to slip away? You tell yourself you’ll make something when things quieten down, but somehow that moment never comes.

I know that feeling all too well. Over the years, I’ve realised that creativity isn’t just about producing artwork, it’s about giving yourself permission to pause, play, and reconnect with the joy of making. Even ten minutes can help you feel calmer, more centred, and more like yourself again.

That’s why I created 30 Days of Creative Calm - a free printable calendar filled with tiny, mindful prompts you can try at home. Each one takes only a few minutes, uses materials you probably already have, and is designed to help you carve out little moments of creativity in your day.

Why Creativity Matters for Wellbeing

Creativity isn’t only for artists. Picking up a pen, thread, or scrap of paper can be a form of meditation.

It slows your breathing, quiets your mind, and gives you space to play without pressure.

In my workshops, I see again and again how people relax as they stitch, print, or collage.

Shoulders drop. Smiles appear. Time seems to soften. You don’t need fancy supplies or hours of free time, you just need an open mind and a willingness to explore.

What You’ll Find Inside the Calendar

Your 30 Days of Creative Calm calendar is a collection of simple prompts that encourage you to:

✨ Explore textures and patterns (like leaf rubbings and kitchen-printing).
✨ Play with colour and mood (using palettes, doodles, and quick abstracts).
✨ Pause for mindful making (mandalas, continuous lines, and dot patterns).
✨ Embrace play and freedom (tiny collages, shadow tracing, and matchbox-sized art).

Each activity is small, accessible, and designed to remind you that creativity belongs in everyday life — not just at the easel or sewing machine.

How to Use It

There’s no right or wrong way to approach the calendar. Here are a few gentle ideas:

  • Print it out and pin it somewhere you’ll see each day.

  • Keep it simple — a notebook and a couple of pens is enough to get started.

  • Don’t stress about “catching up.” If you miss a day, just start again tomorrow.

  • Make it your own. Adapt the prompts to fit your mood, time, and materials.

This is about enjoyment, not perfection. Every mark you make is a step towards more creative calm.

What next?

You can download your free 30 Days of Creative Calm Calendar by joining my newsletter here

As well as the calendar, you’ll also receive:

  • Creative inspiration straight to your inbox

  • First access to new CraftnFlow workshops

  • Ideas, tips, and encouragement to help you keep your creativity flowing

I’d love to see what you create — if you feel like sharing, tag me on Instagram @craftnflow.

Or simply keep it as your own quiet practice.

Remember: creativity isn’t a luxury. It’s a way of looking after yourself.

And with just a few mindful minutes a day, you can weave more calm and colour into your everyday life.

Even one small creative act can brighten your day.

Don’t forget to download your free 30 Days of Creative Calm Calendar by joining my newsletter here

Which one will you start with? You can email me joanne@craftnflow.co.uk - I’d love to cheer you on!

Speak soon

Joanne x

Joanne O'Connor