Creative Heart Journal | A Simple Way to Embrace Creativity
What the Creative Heart Journal Is
The Creative Heart Journal (CHJ) is a weekly digital journal designed to give you a little breathing room in your day through simple art, color, and reflection.
Each issue includes an easy creative prompt, a small art activity, and a short reflection. Nothing is timed. Nothing needs to be finished. You can move through it however feels right.
This journal isn’t about becoming an artist or keeping up with a routine. It’s about making space for creativity in a way that fits real life.
Even a few minutes counts.
Why Simple Creative Practices Matter
Many people stop creating because they think they need more time, more supplies, or more confidence. The CHJ works in the opposite direction.
Simple creative practices help because:
They lower the barrier to starting
They remove the pressure to “do it right”
They make creativity feel available again
There’s no right or wrong way to use this journal. There’s nothing to get right here. This is a no-judgment space.
Creativity doesn’t disappear. It just waits for a little space in the day.
What You’ll Find Inside Each Issue
The first issue of 2026 focused on ease, clarity, and starting where you are.
Inside every issue of the Creative Heart Journal, you’ll find:
A simple color palette to explore with watercolor, markers, or pencils
An easy doodle or painting prompt that works for beginners
A short reflection designed to help you stop for a moment and check in
Gentle encouragement to work at your own pace
Everything is designed to be approachable. This can be small. You don’t need special supplies or a long block of time.
How to Use the Creative Heart Journal (CHJ)
There’s no set order and no expectation to finish every page.
Here are a few ways people use the CHJ:
Opening it with a cup of coffee and choosing one page
Coming back to it over a few days
Skipping around and following what catches their attention
Using it as a creative warm-up before another project
Take a breather where you need it. If you only have five minutes, that’s enough to begin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be artistic to use the CHJ?
No. This journal is designed for beginners and for people who don’t think of themselves as creative. The activities are simple and open-ended.
How much time does it take each week?
There’s plenty of time for this. Most people spend anywhere from five minutes to half an hour. Even a few minutes counts.
What supplies do I need?
Basic supplies are enough. Many people use watercolor, markers, colored pencils, or whatever they already have on hand.
Is this a traditional written journal?
No. The Creative Heart Journal focuses on visual creativity with light reflection prompts. You can write if you want, but it’s not required.
Can I skip pages?
Absolutely. Move through this however feels right. There’s no order you have to follow.
A Small Invitation
Thanks for reading my blog post this week.
If you're ready for a little more creativity in your life, you’re welcome to download my free Whimsical Bird Trio tutorial - a simple, joyful project to ease you into making more art. When you sign up for the free watercolor tutorial, you'll also receive a free subscription to the CHJ; it's published weekly and is delivered straight to your email inbox.
👉 Sign up here to get the free tutorial and CHJ weekly flipbook mini-magazine.
