We just got a dog, and I wanted to make something that captured not just what she looks like, but what it feels like to have her here. So I made a collage—layered, symbolic, emotional rather than literal. And then I realized: this is the prompt. This week, I'm asking you to create a collage about your pet (or something else you love). I went first and I'm sharing my process, so you can see exactly what this looks like. No fancy skills required. Just scissors, glue, and a willingness to translate feeling into form.

February has a way of making us feel stuck. But what if you're not stuck—what if you're just dormant? This week's Monday Prompt asks you to create a collage that captures the quiet energy of late winter, when nothing looks like it's happening but everything is preparing for spring. I went first and I'm sharing my process, so you can see exactly what this looks like in practice. No fancy skills required—just scissors, glue, and a willingness to honor the pause before the bloom.