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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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10 left now. And I've listed them properly on my website like a professional and everything.

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February 9, 2026 at 9:57 PM
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There’s a myth that creativity only happens when we feel energised, motivated, or “in the mood”.
I mean, from my experience, it helps! I certainly find my flow a little easier when I'm in the mood.

But real life isn’t like that.

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#makeart #imtired #createanyway
Making Art When You’re Tired, Not Inspired
There’s a myth that creativity only happens when we feel energised, motivated, or “in the mood”. I mean, from my experience, it helps! I certainly find my flow a little easier when I'm in the mood.…
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February 9, 2026 at 10:02 AM
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Thanks for reposting @craftiverse.bsky.social really appreciate it 🥰
January 29, 2026 at 2:06 PM
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Gosh it's been ages since I wrote something on here. In that time I carved a block and made a print, woohoo! Well actually I made 20 numbered prints. They come with a poem. 6 have already gone. If you'd like one then give me a shout 💙

#linocutart #portsmouth #swifts #seaside #artforsale #poetry
January 28, 2026 at 7:58 PM
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Pairing art with mindfulness helps anchor creativity in the body, calming the nervous system while giving emotions somewhere safe to land.

Each prompt includes:

a creative invitation
a simple mindful practice to do before or during the art-making

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#newyear
A Gentle January Art Prompt Series: Creating Your Way Into the New Yea
January invites us to move differently. Not with urgency, but with awareness. Pairing art with mindfulness helps anchor creativity in the body, calming the nervous system while giving emotions…
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January 7, 2026 at 12:33 PM
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The start of a new year often arrives loudly. Goals. Plans. Resolutions. Promises to do better, be better, try harder. But creativity offers us a quieter, kinder way to step forward — one that listens before it demands, and reflects before it rushes.

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#newyear
A Creative New Year Reflection: Painting Your Way into the Year Ahead
The start of a new year often arrives loudly. Goals. Plans. Resolutions. Promises to do better, be better, try harder. But creativity offers us a quieter, kinder way to step forward — one that…
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January 6, 2026 at 7:56 AM
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New Years Resolutions, friend or foe? It depends how you go about them.

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#newyear #resolutions #bekind
New Year’s Resolutions: Motivation, Pressure, and Finding a Kinder Way
The start of a new year arrives wrapped in possibility. Fresh calendars, clean pages, a sense that something can be different. For many of us, this is when New Year’s resolutions appear — bold…
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January 5, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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Sometimes we put too much pressure on ourselves to make good art. So, lets loosen up by making some bad art. It's all part of the fun.

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#makebadart #loosenup #drawingexercise
Drawing with Your Non-Dominant Hand
There’s something wonderfully liberating about giving yourself permission to create “bad” art. And nothing invites that freedom faster than drawing with the hand you don’t normally use. It feels…
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December 2, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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Wonderful stuff happens when we paint to music. Have you tried it before? There is no time like the present!

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#painttomusic #creativeflow #giveitago
Painting to Music
There’s something almost magical about picking up a brush, turning on a song you love, and letting the rhythm guide your hand. Painting to music is one of the simplest, most joyful ways to loosen up…
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December 1, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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It's not selfish to look after yourself. In fact, looking after yourself can help everyone around you.

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#liftyourself #interconnected #helpyourselftohelpothers
We Rise Together: How Caring for Your Mind Helps Everyone Around You
There’s a beautiful idea that appears in psychology, philosophy, and spiritual traditions across the world: we’re not separate, isolated beings walking around in our own private bubbles — we’re…
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November 30, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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Our minds are truly amazing, and our state of mind, and internal world, has real power over the external world. So, it's really important you look after yourself.

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#mindovermatter #lookafteryourmind #bekindtoyourmind
November 29, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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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