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Finished week 11 for the #2026CalemdarChallenge…

existing sprinkles — Sat, 22 Nov 2025 20:29:48 GMT

Finished week 11 for the #2026CalemdarChallenge

What foundations support my creativity is the cross between nature and wonder. I tried to convey that with a buck who's horns grow into trees.
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🍂 2026 Calendar Challenge – Week 11 (November)

existing sprinkles — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 14:44:40 GMT

🍂 2026 Calendar Challenge – Week 11 (November)

Core Principle – Each week, create one visual representation of the month. Any medium. Collage, paint, digital, found objects… doesn't matter. Emphasis on process, not product.

November – Theme: Gratitude & Roots
Prompt: “What foundations support my creativity?”

Examples to inspire:
- Crimson maples, shedding to reveal strength
- Deep red cranberries, gathered in thanks
- Wild turkeys, grounded and purposeful
- Native American art patterns, honoring ancestral creativity

Optional Creative Exercise – Write a gratitude list of 30 items that nurture your creative spirit. Then illustrate one using ink and gold leaf (or similar materials that feel rich and grounding).

As we move toward year's end, we acknowledge what holds us up – the unseen foundations that let our creativity grow strong. Each page becomes a tangible reminder of what sustains us through creation and beyond.

Let's honor November's gift of reflection and give thanks to the roots that feed our creative work.

#2026CalendarChallenge #CreativeHabit #GratitudeAndRoots #NovemberPrompt #artstr #grownostr

Here is week 10 of the…

existing sprinkles — Sun, 16 Nov 2025 18:27:35 GMT

Here is week 10 of the #2026CalendarChallenge This time I am posting on time!
I just thought I would keep it simple. Black cat emerging from the dark night infront of a full moon in October.

These past few weeks have been life changing. I will probably post about it more later, when I have things sorted out. I don't normally like to post life updates, but I think I want to make an exception.
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This is my week 9 September…

existing sprinkles — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:35:37 GMT

This is my week 9 September #2026CalendarChallenge

I meant to post it yesterday. I actually did finish it on time. I decided to try more graphic imagery. Thought the redtailed hawk would be fun. And it is holding the harvest moon because I think that happens in September.
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🍂 2026 Calendar Challenge – Week 10 (October)

existing sprinkles — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 22:39:36 GMT

🍂 2026 Calendar Challenge – Week 10 (October)

Core Principle – Each week, create one visual representation of the month. Any medium. Collage, paint, digital, found objects… doesn't matter. Emphasis on process, not product. This journey is about digging up the creativity that's already inside you and giving it a visual voice.

October – Theme: Shadow & Mystery
Prompt: “What hidden parts of me are ready to emerge?”

Examples to spark your creativity:
- 🎃 Pumpkins – both carved and whole, full of hidden light
- 🌫️ Misty forests – where paths disappear and secrets linger
- 🐱 Black cats – mysterious companions at the edge of vision
- 💀 Dia de los Muertos skulls – honoring what's beneath the surface

Optional Creative Exercise – Draw a "masked self" and write a dialogue between the mask and the true self. What truths might emerge when they speak?

Every page becomes a little reminder of the spark you're creating, moving from "I want to be creative" to "I'm actually creating" – building a habit that sticks.

Let's embrace October's shadows and see what emerges.

#2026CalendarChallenge #CreativeHabit #ShadowAndMystery #OctoberPrompt #artstr #grownostr

I am a few days late…

existing sprinkles — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 17:11:58 GMT

I am a few days late with finishing August Week 8 of the #2026CalendarChallenge
But the point is to keep going! August was a hard month for me to figure out.

I don't really have anything strongly associated with August except the seasons kind of start changing. I think this is the time when Farmer's start getting ready for the harvest too.
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🌬️ 2026 Calendar Challenge – Week 9 (September)

existing sprinkles — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 21:47:01 GMT

🌬️ 2026 Calendar Challenge – Week 9 (September)

Core Principle – Each week, create one visual representation of the month. Any medium. The process matters, not the product. We're building a creative habit that lasts.

September – Theme: Transition
Prompt: “What are you leaving behind? What are you stepping towards?”

Examples to consider:
- Changing leaves – from green to gold, letting go gracefully
- Ripe harvests – gathering what was planted in spring
- Migrating birds – instinctively moving toward what’s next

Optional Creative Exercise – Explore transitional spaces. Focus on liminal imagery – doorways, horizons, twilight hours. Capture the feeling of being on the verge of something new.

Each page is a record of where you were and where you're heading – a visual anchor for the change in season and in yourself.

Let’s make September a turning point in more ways than one.

#2026CalendarChallenge #grownostr #artstr #art #Calendar #CreativeHabit #Transition #LiminalSpaces

🌾 2026 Calendar Challenge – Week 8 (August)

existing sprinkles — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 17:01:42 GMT

🌾 2026 Calendar Challenge – Week 8 (August)

Core Principle – One visual per week, any medium. The journey matters more than the result. This isn’t about perfect art – it’s about finding your creative rhythm.

August – Theme: Harvest of Light
Prompt: “What abundance am I gathering?”

- 🌽 Golden corn swaying in fields
- 🍅 Sun‑ripe tomatoes heavy on the vine
- 🦋 Butterflies dancing in warm air
- 🎒 Back‑to‑School motifs – fresh starts, new possibilities

Optional Creative Exercise – Pick three objects that scream abundance. Sketch each as a tiny icon in just 1 minute. Then give each a one‑word metaphor.

This is your weekly tap into creativity. Each page becomes a keepsake of what sparked in you during 2026.

✨ Move from “I should create” to “I am creating.” Let’s make August glow.

#2026CalendarChallenge #grownostr #artstr #art #HarvestOfLight #NostrArt

2026 Calendar Challenge – Week 7 (July)

existing sprinkles — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 22:47:27 GMT

2026 Calendar Challenge – Week 7 (July)

Core Principle – Each week you make ONE visual for the month. Any medium, any style. The process is the prize, not the polish.

July – Theme: Freedom
Prompt: “What does freedom look like for me?”

- 💥 Fireworks exploding in night‑sky
- 🇺🇸 Red‑white‑blue ribbons fluttering
- 🍉 Juicy watermelon slices, bright and open
- 🕊️ Birds soaring beyond the horizon

Optional Creative Exercise – Write a short story about a liberated version of yourself and illustrate a key scene.

Why it matters – You’re shifting from “I want to be creative” to “I’m actually creating.” These 12 weeks plant a habit of playful exploration that lives long after the calendar is filled.

Share your July piece with #2026CalendarChallenge and tag @existingsprinkles so the community can celebrate your spark!

#Nostr #CreativeHabit #artstr #art #grownostr #challenge

This week's #2026CalendarChallenge for June…

existing sprinkles — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 17:09:57 GMT

This week's #2026CalendarChallenge for June is "where does my joy shine brightest?" I definitely find myself happiest when it is sunny outside, so I drew the sun!

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GM! Get ready for Week 6…

existing sprinkles — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 13:30:38 GMT

GM! Get ready for Week 6 of the 2026 Calendar Challenge
It’s not about perfect art; it’s about moving from “I want to be creative” to “I’m actually creating.”
Pick any medium – collage, paint, digital, found objects – and let the process guide you. After 12 weeks you’ll have a mini‑gallery that sparks the same energy you lit in 2025.

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This week’s focus: June – Golden Reverie

- Core Theme: Golden Reverie
- Prompt: “Where does my joy shine brightest?”
- Ideas to explore: sunflowers, beach shells, lavender, Summer Solstice, any source of light and warmth that makes you glow.
- Optional creative exercise: Play with light and shadow, dive into feelings of joy, warmth, and indulgence, then capture that glow in your chosen medium.

Share your June piece with #2026CalendarChallenge and tag existing sprinkles so the community can celebrate your spark!

#Nostr #CreativeHabit #artstr #art #grownostr #challenge

GM! This week has been a…

existing sprinkles — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 13:42:23 GMT

GM! This week has been a whirlwind 🫠 and the rest of the month looks just as hectic (if not more). Sorry in advance, I'll still aim for a weekly sketch and try to finish the #2026CalendarChallenge

I’m proud of my consistency, but life’s demands have left little room for creativity 😅

May’s theme “What is overwhelming you right now?” feels spot‑on. My take: a wizard frog overwhelmed by lush foliage.

* Where is the poor frog headed?
* What was it trying to achieve?
* Does it even remember anymore?

#artstr #grownostr #art #frogstr #may #calendar

We’re kicking off Week 5…

existing sprinkles — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 14:24:41 GMT

We’re kicking off Week 5 in the #2026CalendarChallenge

Quick Refresher: Each week you’ll create a visual snapshot of the month that’s breathing through you. Any medium works: collage, paint, digital, found objects… the process matters more than the polished product.

The Core Principle
- One visual piece per week, representing the feel of that month.
- Embrace experimentation, not perfection.
- Turn “I want to be creative” into “I’m actually creating.”

Week 5 – May
- Core Theme: Sensory Overload
- Prompt: “What is overwhelming me right now?”
- Ideas: bursting blossoms, buzzing bees, Mother’s Day ribbons, city noise, a packed inbox… whatever floods your senses.

Optional Creative Exercise
Capture the abundance of the senses. Try collage, mixed media, or abstract forms that let texture, sound, scent and color collide on the page.

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Are you in? Drop a reply with a quick “I’m joining” or share a sneak‑peek of what you’ll be working on this week. Let’s light up 2026 together, one week at a time.
Share what you've done with #2026CalendarChallenge so we can celebrate the New Year together!
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🌟 2026 Calendar Challenge – Week 4 🌟…

existing sprinkles — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 14:10:20 GMT

🌟 2026 Calendar Challenge – Week 4 🌟

GM! We’re not just making a calendar; we’re giving the creativity already inside you a visual voice for the year. Every week we soak up the vibe of a month, then turn that feeling into a page‑long reminder of the spark you lit in 2025.

Core Principle
- Create one visual representation of the month each week.
- Any medium works: collage, paint, digital, found objects…
- Focus on process, not product – the act of making is the reward.

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### This Week: April – Core Theme Renewal

Prompt: “How do I refresh my creative spirit?”
Think tulips, baby birds, Earth‑Day symbols, fresh rain.
Example:

Optional Creative Exercise
1. Pick three watercolor hues that feel like April (e.g., soft green, pastel pink, sky blue).
2. Paint a quick 2 × 2 inch swatch of each.
3. In 5 minutes, sketch a single blooming flower or leaf over the colors.

Share your April page with #2026CalendarChallenge so we can celebrate the renewal together!
#grownostr #artstr #art

Today is the end of the…

existing sprinkles — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 19:55:44 GMT

Today is the end of the Third Week of the #2026CalendarChallenge March!
The prompt was: What is stirring beneath the surface?
This one I had a pretty clear vision, and was really easy to put down on paper. Here's what I ended up with:

For some reason Marching Hare pops up in my mind, and having it run through a field was a fun visual for me. So that's what I did. I feel like I might tweak the scale of some things, and maybe add more texture. But I will reserve that for when I have all my months done.
#March #hare #bunny #spring #calendar #artstr #art #grownostr

Last week to order the September…

existing sprinkles — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 16:44:41 GMT

Last week to order the September Zine!

If you want Homemade reach out to me via DM or you can have it professionally printed here: https://mixam.com/print-on-demand/68b63f1d95947926204c62cd

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GM creators! 🌱…

existing sprinkles — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 15:00:48 GMT

GM creators! 🌱

We’re stepping into Week 3 of the 2026 Calendar Challenge, and March is calling us to notice the quiet stirrings of new life.

How did your February piece feel? Share a photo, a short video, or just a line about what you discovered in the process. Let’s keep the community buzzing with inspiration.

### This week’s focus
Core Theme: Awakening
Prompt: “What is stirring beneath the surface?”

Imagine the subtle signals of spring: budding crocuses pushing through the soil, the fresh scent of rain showers, playful lambs and rabbits, or the bright green of a St. Patrick’s shamrock.
Some visual examples:

Optional Creative Exercise
1. Paint a watercolor “seed‑to‑sprout” sequence that captures the moment of emergence.
2. Take a 20‑minute nature walk, notice the hidden growth around you, and jot a quick journal entry about what you observed.

### Core Principle (reminder)
- One visual representation of the month each week
- Any medium you love: collage, paint, digital, found objects, etc.
- Focus on process over product – the act of creating is the reward.

Let’s bring March’s awakening to life together. Tag your work with #2026CalendarChallenge and #Awakening so we can all celebrate the sparks you’re igniting.

Can’t wait to see what’s bubbling beneath the surface for you! 🌿

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GM Europe, and Africa! Good afternoon…

existing sprinkles — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 04:05:15 GMT

GM Europe, and Africa! Good afternoon Asia and Australia!
We’re already into Week 2 of the 2026 Calendar Challenge and it’s time to check in.

How did your January piece feel? What surprised you, what sparked joy, and what would you love to share with the community? Drop a photo, a quick video, or just a few words below—let’s keep the vibe going together.

### Week 2 - February
Core Theme: Heart & Hearth
Prompt: “Where does love live in my life?”

Think of the things that warm your heart: a red‑bloomed amaryllis, hummingbirds hovering at the feeder, fresh Valentine’s roses, or that favorite cozy blanket.

Optional Creative Exercise
1. Assemble a mixed‑media collage of objects, textures, or images that give you comfort.
2. Write a short gratitude list (3‑5 items) that ties directly to the collage.

Remember, the Core Principle stays the same: one visual representation of the month each week, any medium you love, and the focus is on process over product.

Can’t wait to see how love lives in your world! 🌿💖
Some fun collage ideas:

GN I'm going to bed now 😴
#2026CalendarChalenge #artstr #art #grownostr

We are at the end of…

existing sprinkles — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 19:30:13 GMT

We are at the end of the first week of the #2026CalendarChallenge
As a reminder January was: Fresh Beginnings. What does a new year feel like for me?
Here's a look at where I am at!
I "finished" January (honestly I will probably go back and adjust things, but I will do that later at the very end so I don't obsess)
Here is the page

I tried to convey a magic filled winter night. That's what new year feels like for me. The magic of new beginnings and the change in the air. There's so much potential in the air, the moment the sun is up things will happen.

Yea I see so many things I want to adjust BUT I need to keep going. This is supposed to be fun.
Here is the overall layout of all the sketches I did over the past week.

It looks somewhat cohesive. Who knows if I'll stick to what I have sketched out here but it is nice to see everything together. It gives me a cohesive view of everything and will help me make decisions in the design process. You don't have to do this, this is just a personal preference. I do big strokes first, then I refine and go into the details.
I forgot I made myself a color/visual guide 😂

Sometimes I do WAY too much planning and I forget half of what I originally wanted to do.

How is your first week of the challenge going?
#grownostr #challenge #artstr #art

GM Europe and Africa! Good day…

existing sprinkles — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 04:00:37 GMT

GM Europe and Africa! Good day Asia and Australia! Here's a new Art Challenge:
2026 Calendar Challenge – 12 weeks, 12 months, 12 chances to turn “I want to be creative” into “I’m actually creating.”
Each week you make one visual capture of the month—any medium, any style. The focus is on the process, not the polish.

Week 1 – January
Core Theme: Fresh Beginnings
Prompt: “What does a new year feel like for me?”
Think snow‑covered evergreens, pine cones, fireworks, a quiet hearth… let the feeling guide your art.

Optional Creative Exercise
1) Sketch a “first‑light” scene.
2) Write a 1‑page letter to your future self and tuck it into the page.

Got a template? Feel free to use the printable calendar layout 👉 https://drive.proton.me/urls/GZR28FCZA0 #YPZR5nORY9dT

🗓️ How it works:
- Choose a medium (collage, paint, digital, found objects).
- Create the visual by Sunday week’s end.
- Share a photo or scan with #2026CalendarChallenge.

Let the pages become tiny reminders of the spark you lit in 2025, and watch the habit of playful exploration stick around long after the 12 weeks are over. 🌟
#artstr #grownostr #2026calendar #challenge
Some Examples:

GN I am going to bed now.