Happy Fall! We are doing another 12 week winter countdown advent event! Each week I will post a new prompt for you to craft. These are EXTRA prompts, and the same rules and bonuses apply as regular monthly prompts. You will just have a lot more prompts this season to tap into your crafty mojo! Have fun and happy holidays! This event begins on October 1st.
The countdown has a music theme! Each prompt will include a song you might use as inspiration in your creating. The songs are loose associations to a theme either through title or lyrics as a way to provide a variety of inspiration options
Week 1: October 1
Dog Days Are Over. We survived Summer! Who is ready for Fall? Craft an item that requires hot or cold temperatures, or is inspired by the song “Dog Days are Over” by Florence + The Machine.
Week 2: October 6
Into the Mystic. We’re into spooky season! Craft an item that uses the color grey, or is inspired by the song “Into the Mystic” by Van Morrison.
Week 3: October 13
Get Ur Freak On. Craft something using supplies you either splurged on buying or have been hoarding as something special, or inspired by the song “Get Ur Freak On” by Missy Elliot
Week 4: October 20
Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites. Make a diptych (any two items that go together as a set, not necessarily an obvious art piece), or something inspired by the song “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites” by Skrillex.
Week 5: October 27
(Don’t Fear) The Reaper. Craft an item using a skill you have built over time, or something inspired by the song “(Don’t Fear) the Reaper” by Blue Öyster Cult.
Week 6: November 3
Ain’t No Sunshine. The days are getting short! Craft an item that is brightly colored, or inspired by the song “Ain’t No Sunshine” by Bill Withers.
Week 7: November 10
I’m Still Standing. While fun, the changing seasons and holidays can also be challenging. Craft an item using bold colors, or inspired by the song “I’m Still Standing” by Elton John.
Week 8: November 17
Call Me Maybe. The season might have you thinking of, talking to, or seeing folks you haven’t in a while. Finish a WIP, or craft an item inspired by the song “Call Me Maybe” by Carly Rae Jepsen.
Week 9: November 24
Wouldn’t It Be Nice. It will be nice to go into the holiday season and enjoy some time with loved ones. Craft an item that reflects your best crafting skill, or inspired by the song “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” by Beach Boys.
Week 10: November 30
Snowin’ on Raton. Craft an item that is soft (whatever you want that to mean), or inspired by the song “Snown’ on Raton” by Townes Van Zandt.
Week 11: December 8
’99 Problems. Maybe your family is headed over, your holiday crafts aren’t done, or the countdown to your winter break from work just isn’t coming soon enough. Craft an item that is EASY PEASY, or inspired by the song “’99 Problems” by Jay-z.
Week 12: December 15
Please, Please, Please. Give and receive with gratitude and enjoy the rest of the year. Craft an item you’ll use yourself, or inspired by the song “Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want” by The Smiths.
BONUS: December 22
End of the Day. It’s officially winter (in the Northern Hemisphere), and we’re walking into the end of the year. Craft an item that you’re proud of, or is inspired by the song “End of the Day” by One Direction.
BONUS 2: December 29
Unwritten. 2024 is nearly a wrap, but what does 2025 hold? Craft an item that uses the colors blue and orange, or is inspired by the song “Unwritten” by Natasha Bedingfield.