The Power of Co-Creating: From 30 Postcards to a Deeper Walk With God
Have you ever sat down to create and found yourself staring at the page, feeling like it’s just you, your art supplies, and the silence? Creativity can feel lonely sometimes.
But recently I discovered something that changed everything: the power of co-creating.
When we create with others—especially sisters in Christ—something beautiful happens. It’s not just about making more art. It’s about joy, encouragement, productivity, and even spiritual connection.
In this post, I want to share my story of stepping out of my comfort zone to sell 30 watercolour postcards at a craft fair, what happened in one of our co-create sessions inside the Creative Sanctuary, and why I believe co-creating is a spiritual practice as much as it is a creative one.
Stepping Out: My Weekend Challenge
A couple of weeks ago, a friend told me about an open space at a local craft fair. My first reaction? Fear.
All the doubts came rushing in:
I’m not ready.
What if no one buys my work?
What if I embarrass myself?
I could easily have said, I’ll wait until the next one, or I’ll do it when I have more stock. But deep down, I felt God nudging me:
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid… for the Lord your God goes with you.”
— Deuteronomy 31:6
So I signed up. I had one week to prepare. And then I set myself a wild challenge: could I create 30 postcards in one weekend?
That’s where co-creation came in.
Creating in Community
I joined one of our co-create sessions inside the Creative Sanctuary. These sessions are simple: we gather together online, set our intentions, mute our microphones, and spend time creating alongside one another.
And in that space, something shifted.
I started painting postcard after postcard. By halfway through, I’ll be honest, I got bored. My hand wanted to do something new. My ADHD brain started pulling me in a different direction. Instead of giving up, I changed my style.
That’s the beauty of bulk creation. At first, you repeat. Then boredom kicks in. But if you keep going, you break through. You start experimenting. You discover your style.
And because I was in community, because I had said, I’m going to do this, I kept going.
By the end of the weekend? Thirty beautiful postcards, ready for the fair.
Sisters Around the World
That session wasn’t just me and my cards. It was women from across the globe: America, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Ireland, the UK.
I’ve always longed for sisters. I grew up with brothers, but never had that sisterly bond. And yet here I was, surrounded by sisters in Christ who share my passion for creativity.
Some women were in their kitchens. Others were in spare rooms or lounges. One had her husband in the background making tea. Another had her dog wandering into the frame. It was so normal, so unpolished—and so beautiful.
Because that’s what community is. It’s real life, shared.
What Happens in a Co-Create Session
We start each session by setting intentions: What do you want to work on today? What’s on your heart?
Then we create quietly for about 90 minutes. At the end, we come back together, and that’s where the magic happens.
Here are just a few of the moments from that day:
One woman shared how she had undervalued her art at a fair. That sparked a whole conversation about pricing and learning to value the gifts God has given us. We prayed about it together.
Another shared her art journal and how God was speaking through it.
Someone else admitted she was overwhelmed by the idea of building her website and portfolio. I got to say, “You know what? I love building websites. Let me help.”
One woman shared about an upcoming retreat she was leading. I was so inspired that I booked myself onto it right then and there.
This is the ripple effect of co-creation: one person’s courage sparks another’s.
“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”
— Proverbs 27:17
Why Co-Creation Works
So why does it matter? Why not just work on your own?
Here’s what I’ve learned:
1. Accountability
When you create alongside others, you’re less likely to scroll on your phone or wander off. You’ve carved out the time, and you use it well.
2. Productivity
I painted more postcards in that one session than I would have in two or three days alone. Shared energy builds momentum.
3. Encouragement
When you share your work and struggles, people remind you of your value. They speak life over you. And as Christian women, we also pray for one another. That’s not something you find everywhere.
4. Collaboration
Sometimes unexpected opportunities arise—like being invited to a retreat, learning from someone’s pricing mistake, or finding a website-building buddy.
5. Joy
Creating is fun. But creating in community? It’s life-giving. It’s uplifting. It’s something I didn’t even know I was missing until I found it.
A Reflection of God’s Work in Us
Here’s the bigger picture.
Stepping out to do the craft fair, creating in bulk, changing styles halfway through—all of it is a reflection of what God does with us.
He shapes us as we go.
He uses repetition to refine us.
He places us in communities that stretch and grow us.
And when we step out of our comfort zones, we see not just our strength but His faithfulness.
“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together…but encouraging one another.”
— Hebrews 10:24–25
Journaling Prompts
If this resonates with you, take some time to reflect in your journal:
When have I felt most alive while creating? Was I alone or with others?
What fears hold me back from stepping into community or sharing my art?
How might God be calling me to step out of my comfort zone in my creativity right now?
Who are the “sisters” God has placed in my life, and how can I encourage them this week?
Where do I sense God refining me through repetition, boredom, or persistence?
Final Thoughts
Co-creating isn’t just about getting art done. It’s about opening space for God to work through us and through others. It’s about giving and receiving encouragement. It’s about saying, “Lord, I’ll do this scared—but I’ll do it with others by my side.”
So whether you’re painting postcards, filling an art journal, or working on something entirely different, remember: you don’t have to do it alone.
Call to Action
✨ Ready to experience this for yourself?
I’d love to invite you to my Zentangle Watercolor Workshop happening soon. It’s a chance to not only learn a beautiful meditative practice but also to experience the joy of co-creating in community.
👉 Sign up here: https://creativesoulspace.com/zen25
🎧 And if you’d like to listen to more stories like this one, check out my podcast: https://christianartjournaling.com/podcast
Until next time, keep creating, keep trusting, and remember—you don’t have to do it alone.
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Let this be your sacred invitation: You don’t need a plan. You just need to show up.
With blessings,
Bev
Bev x
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Let’s stop striving. Let’s start creating from a place of grace.
You are unfinished. And that is sacred.
