If you're looking for a book to inspire (or reinspire) you, then this is a great one. It's tailored for photographers, but I think it could help out anyone who likes to be creative...or even those who WOULD LIKE to be creative. And you'd be surprised at how easy this is.

Catherine Anderson basically explains three different ways in which you can showcase your creative gene: through the camera, with different photographic challenges; at the computer through the use of Photoshop prowess; and at the table with fun crafting ideas. Bottom line: challenge yourself to inspire others.

One of the challenges that I have already taken up is the Alphabet challenge, which incorporates taking pictures of things everywhere that look like letters (and no cheating...you can't take pictures of actual letters!). Put them together, and you have an entire alphabet. Use that to create crafty words and phrases for yourself and others.

If you're looking for that jolt of creativity, look no further than those around you. See what they do, and use that as your catalyst to challenge yourself. ( )