What are your dreams for your future? What do you want to do with your life? What legacy do you want to leave for your family / community?

It is important that we all understand what we want out of life. For years, we have been told about the benefits of thinking positive thoughts. We have been told by many famous life coaches and motivational speakers that we should create vision boards, set goals, and know what we want out of life. We have combed through magazines, the internet, and Pinterest boards in hopes of finding pictures and quotes that demonstrate the future we want for our lives.

What if you could see your “vision” in front of you daily without a vision board in the house?

I know this is a wild idea, but bear with me! Years ago, I participated in an exercise at a workshop that I really enjoyed and want to share with each of you.

That’s right! I want to walk you through creating a vision board without a board!

I can safely assume that most of us eat and drink daily. Whether at work or home, in town or in the backyard, we all have to eat and drink at some point during the day! By creating our visions on dinnerware, we will have it in front of us every time we take a sip of our coffee or tea, each time we eat salad or a bowl of soup, and every time we dine with friends and family! What better way could there be to ensure your dreams are in front of you throughout the day?

The Dollar Tree Is Your Friend!

By going to your local Dollar Tree or $.99 store, you can pick up plain white ceramic mugs, bowls, and plates for less than the cost of Sharpies! The most expensive part of this craft is the package of Sharpies, but you can use them after the craft for other fun ideas found here at The Essential Creative or throughout the internet!

Make It A Party!

Invite friends and family and have a Declaration Party! Each person can bring their own cups and plates, or you can provide them. The key is to have fun. This is a project you can do with strangers at church, colleagues, or close friends and family. Everyone is bound to have fun.

Have Fun!

Have friends who don’t draw (or perhaps you don’t)? DON’T WORRY! You can write words that describe your vision. Not everyone is an artist, so remember the point is to have fun not to be perfect. Let your imagination run wild, enjoy yourself. and make stick figures or write words if you can’t draw what you see in your mind! The point is to get it out on the dinnerware so you can see it in front of you!

Let’s Get to the Directions!