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Let's PLAY!
Welcome to the land of curiosity and wonder—the spark where all creativity begins.
Here, you’ll reconnect with your inner child, follow your whims, and experiment without judgment.
When curiosity leads, joy naturally follows. ✨
This chapter of The Art & Heart Playbook invites you to explore, experiment, and embrace the freedom of creating without rules.
Ready, set, play!
Let's start with a GUIDED MEDITATION
The Garden of Permission
A guided meditation to help you release expectations and rediscover your creative joy
Step into a quiet, sunlit garden where you can finally exhale. The Garden of Permission is a guided meditation created to help you release expectations, soften self-judgement, and reconnect with your creative flow.
You can listen to the full meditation right here on this page. Find a cozy spot, close your eyes, and let the words and music guide you back to your natural rhythm.
If you’d like to go deeper, download the free reflection worksheet that accompanies this meditation.
It’s part of The Creative Journey Trilogy, a free course hosted on Teachery where you’ll also receive access to two more meditations — The River of Expression and The Mountain of Becoming — each with their own worksheets to support your creative unfolding.
FREE!
Let's GET CURIOUS & PLAYFUL!
The 7-Day
"Invitation to Play"
Journal Challenge
Here's what you get:
✨ Daily Creative Prompts – Quick, fun exercises to spark curiosity and joy.
🌸 Reconnect with Your Inner Child – Gentle activities to rediscover the part of you that loves to play.
🎨 No Pressure, All Play – Experiment freely, make a mess, and enjoy the process.
💌 Reflect & Celebrate – End each day with a mini reflection to honor your creativity.
Total value: $79
FREE!
💡 Tip from Poovey
Curiosity is your superpower.
Ask, explore, try something new today.
More Ways to Play (for Free!)
💡 Tip from Kimberly
It’s okay to be silly.
In fact, I insist.
Level Up Your Play ✨
The Playful Planner Pack
$47/m
10+ printable planner pages designed to track creativity and inspiration
Mood doodle logs, “ideas I love” spreads, and gentle creative trackers
Perfect for recurring use—print monthly or keep in a binder
Encourages consistent play while organizing your creative life
Hamletta-inspired designs that brighten your desk and your day
Creative Confidence Workbook
$97/m
30+ guided pages to overcome perfectionism and reignite your creative spark
Journal prompts, affirmations, and “permission slip” exercises
Includes playful doodles and character cameos to keep inspiration high
Encourages reflection, experimentation, and gentle growth
Designed to pair with any art journaling or creative practice
💡 Tip from Annie
Take five minutes to make something silly.
Your inner child will thank you.
DOUBLE THE FUN
The Ultimate Play Bundle 🎨
Here's what you get:
Includes both the Planner Pack and Confidence Workbook
40+ pages of guided creativity and playful prompts
Perfect for planners, journals, or scrapbooks—mix and match pages for your own unique play experience
Total value: $49
FREE!
Your Creative Comeback Starts Here
Gentle guidance, playful exercises, and inspiring stories to bring joy, imagination, and creativity back into your life.
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Playful Affirmations
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Once You’ve Played, Come Create!
You’ve sparked your joy—now it’s time to turn that spark into art. Head over to the Create chapter to experiment, make, and express your ideas.
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Sticker Shop🎀
Make life a little cuter, brighter, and more playful! Browse our sticker collections and add some sassy art to your day.
THE SHOP INCLUDES:
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Adorable sticker sheets to decorate your journals and planners.
Postcards to hang up as wall art or to deliver some playfulness to a beloved friend
The VA Academy
Our signature 12-week programme with step-by-step guides and 1-on-1 support to grow your VA business to 6 figures and beyond.
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