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Bernadette Pamplin
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Toddler Mum. Founder of Birdy & Bright - creating art with a positive edge and mindful art exercises. Artist, Poet, Creative, Drinks Writer, Engagement Exec. Drink wine when I can, eat cheese when I can. Time is precious. Make art and be kind to others.
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Why Creativity is Self-Care (Even If You're Not An Artist)

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#creativutyisselfcare #selfcare #creativity
Why Creativity Is Self-Care (Even If You’re Not an Artist)
Self-care has become a buzzword — often pictured as candles, baths, or spa days. But true self-care is deeper than that. It’s about tending to your inner world, listening to what you need, and giving…
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November 12, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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The Pause Before You Begin: How Stillness Sparks Creatvity.

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#bestill #pause #pausetocreate #mindfulart
The Pause Before You Begin: How Stillness Sparks Creativity
We live in a world that glorifies motion. Productivity, multitasking, constant doing — these are the modern mantras we’re taught to measure our worth by. But for artists, dreamers, and creators,…
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November 11, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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The Art of Doing Nothing: Why Rest is Productive.

I should listen to my own advice, haha!

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#rest #restingisproductive #restmore
The Art of Doing Nothing: Why Rest is Productive
We live in a world that celebrates hustle. Every minute seems to need a purpose, every pause asks to be filled. But what if the most powerful thing you could do for your mind, your creativity, and…
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November 10, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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The Colour of Today: A 10-Minute Mood Painting Exercise

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#moodpainting #paintingexercise #whatcolouristoday?
The Colour of Today: A 10-Minute Mood Painting
Some days feel light and full of golden warmth. Others feel murky, tangled, or slow. What if you could take those feelings and give them colour — no rules, no technique, just an honest splash of your…
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November 9, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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Paint What You Hear: Turning Sound Into Colour

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#paintingsound #inspiration #getcreative
Paint What You Hear: Turning Sound into Colour
There’s something deeply magical about translating one sense into another — hearing sound and expressing it as shape, line, or colour. It’s as if you’re painting what your ears feel. This creative…
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November 8, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Cheeky little update, new content, art, sessions and a YouTube chennel in the works.

It's a good time of year to reflect and let go of what no longer serves us. It's also more important than ever to look after our minds.

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#news #update #lookafteryourmind
October 30, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Find a little calm with 7 simple rituals.

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#calm #findcalm #ritual
Creating Calm: 7 Simple Rituals for a More Peaceful Mind
Calm isn’t something we find; it’s something we create. In a world that asks us to rush, produce and perform, peace can feel far away — but it often begins with the smallest, most ordinary acts. A…
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October 24, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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Let it gooooooo. Let it gooooooooooooooo...with a sketchbook for emotional release.

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#letitgo #sketchbook
How to Build a ‘Let It Go’ Sketchbook for Emotional Release
Some days, words don’t come easily. The world feels heavy, your thoughts run wild, and all you want is somewhere to put it all down.That’s where your Let It Go Sketchbook comes in — a sacred space…
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October 23, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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We love colour! But what does your palette say about your mood?

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#colour #palette #mood
The Healing Power of Colour: What Your Palette Says About Your Mood
Colour is one of the most powerful languages we have. Long before we find the right words, colour helps us speak from the heart. It’s why a soft blue sky can calm us, why a burst of orange can lift…
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October 22, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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The moon is a powerful force. Set creative intentions and watch your creative practice flow.

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#moon #creativeintention #moonphases
How to Set Creative Intentions with the Moon Phases
Creativity, like the moon, moves in cycles. There are times when our energy is bright and expressive — and others when it wanes, asking us to rest and reflect. When you begin to align your creative…
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October 21, 2025 at 6:56 AM
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Turn that stress into art. Learn how to let go.

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#stess #art #letgo
Turning Stress into Art: How to Let Go Through Creative Expression
The modern world moves fast. Notifications, deadlines, noise, expectations — all pulling us in different directions. It’s no wonder our minds feel cluttered and our hearts tense. But what if, instead…
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October 20, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Need a moment? Here are some sweet little ideas for creative rituals you can use for grounding and balance.

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#creativerituals #grounding #balance
Creative Rituals for Grounding and Balance
When life feels chaotic, your creative practice can become a soft place to land. Art isn’t only about making something beautiful — it’s a way of listening inward, of reconnecting to your body and…
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October 19, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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The world is stressful. Stay grounded. It can make a world of difference.

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#stress #stressfulworld #staygrounded
5 Simple Ways to Stay Grounded in a Stressful World
The world can sometimes feel loud — full of uncertainty, noise, and endless to-do lists. It’s easy to become swept up in the rush, disconnected from the steady rhythm of your own heartbeat. When…
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October 18, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Creating has the power to transform your energy.

#Create #transform #energy

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October 14, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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What are you waiting for?

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#dothething #actionsspeaklouder
Do the Thing: Why Action Feeds the Soul
Have you ever noticed how easy it is to read about doing something, watch someone else do it beautifully on video, and feel like you’ve somehow done your part — only to realise later that you haven’t…
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October 11, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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I've broken the programming to put stuff off if I can't complete the whole task. Now I spend a little time on various things and am happy to leave them unfinished as I can return to them tomorrow. It's been a truly positive change.

#smallsteps #bigjoy

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The Power of Little and Often: How Small Steps Lead to Big Joy
We often dream of grand bursts of productivity — those perfect days when inspiration strikes, energy flows, and we finally catch up on all the things we’ve been meaning to do. But life rarely gives…
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October 9, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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I've been writing poetry again of late. I do have a whole other site of poetry that I'm migrating over to this one, so you can expect to see more poetry from me. I'm going to pull the threads together and make something better.

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#poetry #poem #create #transform
Greys and Blues are Beautiful in a Different Context
Greys and Blues are Beautiful in a Different Context. Poem about using creativity to turn sad feelings into something new
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October 3, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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Intention. That's where it's at. The magic, manifestation, motivation, all the good stuff comes when you really focus on what you what do and what you want to happen.

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#intention #purpose #manifestation #magic #focus
The Art of Intention: Infusing Creativity and Life with Purpose
There is a quiet but extraordinary power in setting an intention. Whether it’s whispered over a steaming cup of tea in the morning, scribbled in the margins of a journal, or woven into the…
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September 26, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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You might have heard of a spring clean, but how about an autumn one? Get your home and you mind set for the season with this little lowdown and checklist.

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#autumnclean #tidyhometidymind #declutter #gratitude
The Autumn Clean: Preparing Your Home and Heart for the Season Ahead
As the leaves turn golden and the air begins to carry a chill, autumn naturally invites us to look inward. It’s a season of transition—nature sheds what no longer serves it, preparing for rest and…
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September 25, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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Autumn is amazing for colour. Why not use it in your art to really connect to the season.

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#autumncolours #artexercise
Creating Art in Autumn Colours: Connecting to Nature Through Creativit
Autumn has always been a season of inspiration for artists. The trees ignite in vibrant hues of orange, yellow, red, and gold. The air carries the crispness of transition, and the natural world…
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September 24, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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I have been loving mindful walks recently. They have been a gamechanger for my mood and my motivation. It's impossible not to be inspired when spending a bit of time in nature. Even living in a city I can notice trees, birds, the sky.

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#mindfulwalk #autumn
The Beauty of a Mindful Autumn Walk
Autumn is a season that invites us to slow down. The air turns crisp, the trees burst into fiery shades of red and gold, and the rhythm of nature gently shifts toward rest. One of the simplest yet…
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September 23, 2025 at 6:56 AM
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Loving these changing seasons. Here ware 5 art projects to embrace Autumn.

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#autumn #fall #art #artprojects #mindfulart
5 Mindful Art Projects to Embrace Autumn
Autumn is one of the most inspiring seasons for creativity. The crisp air, the changing colours, the gentle rhythm of nature winding down—all of these invite us to slow down and reflect. Mindful art…
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September 18, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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New Art!

Never, ever forget the power of words.

They don't need to be complex, in fact sometimes it's better not to be. A simple mantra can carry the strength of a full spell.

It will hold.

Available in the shop.

#newart #magicart #intention #strength #will

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New Art - It Will Hold
Never, ever forget the power of words.  They don't need to be complex, in fact sometimes it's better not to be. A simple mantra can carry the strength of a full spell.  It will hold.  Your will, will…
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September 7, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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To date I've shared over 100 posts on my site. Mind Matters focuses on mental health and wellbeing, and Brush Hour focuses on art for mindfulness, with articles and exercises for you to try at home. Feeling pretty proud of myself today :)

#Art #ArtForMentalHealth

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Milestone Reached - Over 100 Posts on Birdy & Bright
I realised today that the Birdy & Bright bank of art and wellbeing resources is now over 100 posts in size. How cool is that? Since I set the site up, some 8 months ago, I've been sharing posts every…
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August 29, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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I love a bit of mixed media. All the super experimental joy. Let's look at what it is, and get some tips and exercises to get started.

#MixedMedia #ArtExercises #Tips #Tutorial #Art

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What Is Mixed Media and How to Get Started
Art has always been about exploration. Since humans first painted on cave walls, creativity has grown through combining ideas, experimenting with tools, and testing boundaries. In modern times, one…
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August 28, 2025 at 1:43 PM