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Kickstart Creativity: 50 Prompted Cards to Spark Inspiration

Description:

Bust through creative blocks and ignite innovative problem-solving with this toolkit for creative experimentation featuring 50 prompt cards.

What if finding inspiration was merely a matter of gazing through a different lens or trying out a new tool?
Kickstart Creativity is a deck of 50 cards—each with a creative exercise—designed to prompt unexpected ways of thinking.

At the start of a personal challenge or work project, draw three cards from this deck and reflect on how the spread relates to your current situation. Choose an
action card to learn a new skill, a perspective card to see the world in a novel way, and an intention card to influence more meaningful and mindful choices.

Kickstart Creativity can be used by individuals or by groups of teachers, students, co-workers, and other collaborators as an antidote to creative block. With insights from trailblazing rule-breakers and cultural philosophies from bygone eras, Kickstart Creativity will shift your attention away from the pressure of productivity and toward the path to creative freedom.


Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Bonnie Smith Whitehouse Ph.D. is a professor of English at Belmont University and the author of Afoot and Lighthearted: A Journal for Mindful Walking. She specializes in the flourishing field of writing studies, where she gives writers opportunities for freedom, authenticity, and discovery by emphasizing process and experimentation over product. Bonnie seeks to help others cultivate creativity, well-being, and peace by prompting them to engage thoughtfully and contemplatively with themselves, the natural world, and the technologies that shape our lives.

Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.

KICKSTART CREATIVITY IS FOR YOU IF YOU’RE PREPARED TO:

TRUST THE CREATIVE PROCESS. Ideas need time to grow and develop. When you set your dreams and endeavors aside to incubate, it may not seem like any creative movement is happening. But while you ponder a new concept or intention, you’ll find that new insights reveal themselves in unexpected moments.

PURSUE DISRUPTION. Despite what legend and lore has led so many of us to believe, the creative process is not really all that mysterious. Getting stuck or needing a spark of inspiration is all part of the deal. Take a disruptive (a productive!) break with Kickstart Creativity.

PROCEED ONWARD! One of the best-kept secrets for creatives and problem solvers is what Einstein called combinatory play, the act of opening up one mental channel by dabbling in a completely different activity; for example, Einstein would play the violin when he got stuck on a math problem. By using these cards to take imaginative leaps forward and to connect dissimilar dots, Kickstart Creativity gives you specific strategies for moving toward your visions, hopes, and dreams. Especially in this wild, wooly, and sometimes cruel world, all human beings deserve a little time and space to explore their creative potential. If we want to create a better future for ourselves and for generations yet to come, we need all imaginations engaged and all hands on deck.

BE OPEN. BE DETERMINED. BE FEARLESS.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars I wrote a poem on the first day!

V.M. · February 9, 2021

I've been living with these cards in an intentional way for about a week. On the very first day I was prompted to do 7 minutes of free wrting. By day's end I had turned that verbal compost pile into a poem I am quite happy with. The next day I was prompted to use lists in my creative process. I started by making a iist of all the creative things I want to be doing with my time, and then another list about what keeps me from doing it. I experienced a couple of simple insights that have made me more creative. Right now I'm experimenting with a watercolor and ink design that has been in my mind for a long time. These cards are simple prompts which open things up just enough for your own creativity to flow.

5.0 out of 5 stars These cards are amazing!

c.d.p. · February 8, 2021

I just got my deck of cards last week and am just getting familiar with them. I used one of the cards this morning with my women's writing circle as our writing prompt for the week. The messages, questions, and quotes on each card are set up to allow for an unlimited wealth of direction, food for thought, and writing. The card we pulled today was from the Perspective section and the topic was Revolution. Bonnie used a teaching from Audre Lorde as food for thought and then sets up 3 questions for continued prompting. The deck is composed of 3 sections of cards: Action, Perspective, and Intention. Pull one, two, or three and come up with unlimited possibilities in what these cards can bring forth!

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing tool personally, professionally as well as individually. Treat yourself and gift one!

A.C. · April 26, 2021

Kickstart Creativity is a fun and productive way to approach problem solving and relationship building personally, professionally and individually. The cards spark deep and moving conversations and actions. They could be used in a classroom or a boardroom. We even used them as a conversation starter during happy hour and discover some incredibly creative and revealing ideas. Everyone needs one of these! Makes a great gift as well!

5.0 out of 5 stars CREATIVE RUSH

D. · March 31, 2021

Its so nice to have something simple to prompt you to be creative. When I need to "recharge"/"take a break", I just pull out a card and it calls me to act, invites me to think, or helps me look anew at the world. Its like a cup of tea, and after, it feels like an endorphin rush. I will never again say, "I am not creative."

5.0 out of 5 stars Ingenious tool for sparking creativity and reflection

A.R. · April 6, 2021

I found this to be a beautifully crafted set that provides endless inspiration for creativity and mindfulness. It is great for individual reflection and engagement in the creative process, but would also work really well in group settings. Absolutely ingenious!

3.0 out of 5 stars The box was all bet up

L.B. · March 20, 2022

Like the product, the box was all jacked up. What a gift to send a friend lol

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect creative tool

h. · April 3, 2021

This deck is a godsend for both my own creative practice and my work as a teacher of creative writing. I challenge anyone to work with these cards and NOT find that they open up ideas and spark inspiration. I recently had to come up with a new project plan for a residency application, and these cards helped me put together a solid idea for a new book-length project in under an hour. It felt, I daresay, like magic. Whitehouse has put so much thought and intellectual acumen into this deck, and the possibilities for its use are endless. Everybody anybody interested in creative work should have a KICKSTART CREATIVITY deck on their desk!

2.0 out of 5 stars Great idea, disconnected from my expectations from the description

J.P. · June 22, 2022

I was looking for something more to stir a creative spark, however, the cards / material are dry and do nothing for me. I shared them with two friends without prejudice and they both had the same opinion.... Others have similar ideas and product... this one was a 'swing and a miss'!

Love them!

L.B. · March 24, 2022

These cards are practical whilst also giving a variety of strategies to be more innovative. Love that I can also use them for groups i work with so that they can experience applying the suggestions.

Cartes créatives

G. · December 2, 2023

Cartes sympa pour travailler sur la création en groupe. Idéale pour favoriser les échanges et discussions autour de la créativité.

Writting

P.M. · March 9, 2024

Has given good ideas on how to write a book

excelente y super inspirador

c.g. · August 10, 2024

es un gran recurso para activar la creatividad, es super interesante, motivante

Schmutzig und gebraucht

U. · August 20, 2025

Die Kiste ist nicht neu, sondern gebraucht. Die Rückseite ist eingedrückt, beschmiert und oben links sind noch Klebereste drauf. Sie war garantiert bereits in den Händen eines Kreativen. Aber dann sollte man das Ganze als gebraucht verkaufen.

Kickstart Creativity: 50 Prompted Cards to Spark Inspiration

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Kickstart Creativity: 50 Prompted Cards to Spark Inspiration

Product ID: U0593137701
Condition: New

4.5

Kickstart Creativity: 50 Prompted Cards to Spark Inspiration-0
Type: Cards

AED9602

Price includes VAT & Import Duties
Availability: In Stock

Quantity:

|

Order today to get by 7-14 business days

Delivery fee of AED 20. Free for orders above AED 200.

Returns & Warranty policies

Imported From: United States

At BOLO, we work hard to ensure the products you receive are new, genuine, and sourced from reputable suppliers.

BOLO is not an authorized or official retailer for most brands, nor are we affiliated with manufacturers unless specifically stated on a product page. Instead, we source verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.

Each product undergoes thorough inspection and verification at our consolidation and fulfilment centers to ensure it meets our strict authenticity and quality standards before being shipped and delivered to you.

If you ever have concerns regarding the authenticity of a product purchased from us, please contact Bolo Support. We will review your inquiry promptly and, if necessary, provide documentation verifying authenticity or offer a suitable resolution.

Your trust is our top priority, and we are committed to maintaining transparency and integrity in every transaction.

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While we strive to display accurate information, variations in packaging, labeling, instructions, or formulation may occasionally occur due to regional differences or supplier updates. For detailed or manufacturer-specific information, please contact the brand directly or reach out to BOLO Support for assistance.

Unless otherwise stated, all prices displayed on the product page include applicable taxes and import duties.

BOLO operates in accordance with the laws and regulations of United Arab Emirates. Any items found to be restricted or prohibited for sale within the UAE will be cancelled prior to shipment. We take proactive measures to ensure that only products permitted for sale in United Arab Emirates are listed on our website.

All items are shipped by air, and any products classified as “Dangerous Goods (DG)” under IATA regulations will be removed from the order and cancelled.

All orders are processed manually, and we make every effort to process them promptly once confirmed. Products cancelled due to the above reasons will be permanently removed from listings across the website.

Description:

Bust through creative blocks and ignite innovative problem-solving with this toolkit for creative experimentation featuring 50 prompt cards.

What if finding inspiration was merely a matter of gazing through a different lens or trying out a new tool?
Kickstart Creativity is a deck of 50 cards—each with a creative exercise—designed to prompt unexpected ways of thinking.

At the start of a personal challenge or work project, draw three cards from this deck and reflect on how the spread relates to your current situation. Choose an
action card to learn a new skill, a perspective card to see the world in a novel way, and an intention card to influence more meaningful and mindful choices.

Kickstart Creativity can be used by individuals or by groups of teachers, students, co-workers, and other collaborators as an antidote to creative block. With insights from trailblazing rule-breakers and cultural philosophies from bygone eras, Kickstart Creativity will shift your attention away from the pressure of productivity and toward the path to creative freedom.


Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Bonnie Smith Whitehouse Ph.D. is a professor of English at Belmont University and the author of Afoot and Lighthearted: A Journal for Mindful Walking. She specializes in the flourishing field of writing studies, where she gives writers opportunities for freedom, authenticity, and discovery by emphasizing process and experimentation over product. Bonnie seeks to help others cultivate creativity, well-being, and peace by prompting them to engage thoughtfully and contemplatively with themselves, the natural world, and the technologies that shape our lives.

Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.

KICKSTART CREATIVITY IS FOR YOU IF YOU’RE PREPARED TO:

TRUST THE CREATIVE PROCESS. Ideas need time to grow and develop. When you set your dreams and endeavors aside to incubate, it may not seem like any creative movement is happening. But while you ponder a new concept or intention, you’ll find that new insights reveal themselves in unexpected moments.

PURSUE DISRUPTION. Despite what legend and lore has led so many of us to believe, the creative process is not really all that mysterious. Getting stuck or needing a spark of inspiration is all part of the deal. Take a disruptive (a productive!) break with Kickstart Creativity.

PROCEED ONWARD! One of the best-kept secrets for creatives and problem solvers is what Einstein called combinatory play, the act of opening up one mental channel by dabbling in a completely different activity; for example, Einstein would play the violin when he got stuck on a math problem. By using these cards to take imaginative leaps forward and to connect dissimilar dots, Kickstart Creativity gives you specific strategies for moving toward your visions, hopes, and dreams. Especially in this wild, wooly, and sometimes cruel world, all human beings deserve a little time and space to explore their creative potential. If we want to create a better future for ourselves and for generations yet to come, we need all imaginations engaged and all hands on deck.

BE OPEN. BE DETERMINED. BE FEARLESS.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars I wrote a poem on the first day!

V.M. · February 9, 2021

I've been living with these cards in an intentional way for about a week. On the very first day I was prompted to do 7 minutes of free wrting. By day's end I had turned that verbal compost pile into a poem I am quite happy with. The next day I was prompted to use lists in my creative process. I started by making a iist of all the creative things I want to be doing with my time, and then another list about what keeps me from doing it. I experienced a couple of simple insights that have made me more creative. Right now I'm experimenting with a watercolor and ink design that has been in my mind for a long time. These cards are simple prompts which open things up just enough for your own creativity to flow.

5.0 out of 5 stars These cards are amazing!

c.d.p. · February 8, 2021

I just got my deck of cards last week and am just getting familiar with them. I used one of the cards this morning with my women's writing circle as our writing prompt for the week. The messages, questions, and quotes on each card are set up to allow for an unlimited wealth of direction, food for thought, and writing. The card we pulled today was from the Perspective section and the topic was Revolution. Bonnie used a teaching from Audre Lorde as food for thought and then sets up 3 questions for continued prompting. The deck is composed of 3 sections of cards: Action, Perspective, and Intention. Pull one, two, or three and come up with unlimited possibilities in what these cards can bring forth!

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing tool personally, professionally as well as individually. Treat yourself and gift one!

A.C. · April 26, 2021

Kickstart Creativity is a fun and productive way to approach problem solving and relationship building personally, professionally and individually. The cards spark deep and moving conversations and actions. They could be used in a classroom or a boardroom. We even used them as a conversation starter during happy hour and discover some incredibly creative and revealing ideas. Everyone needs one of these! Makes a great gift as well!

5.0 out of 5 stars CREATIVE RUSH

D. · March 31, 2021

Its so nice to have something simple to prompt you to be creative. When I need to "recharge"/"take a break", I just pull out a card and it calls me to act, invites me to think, or helps me look anew at the world. Its like a cup of tea, and after, it feels like an endorphin rush. I will never again say, "I am not creative."

5.0 out of 5 stars Ingenious tool for sparking creativity and reflection

A.R. · April 6, 2021

I found this to be a beautifully crafted set that provides endless inspiration for creativity and mindfulness. It is great for individual reflection and engagement in the creative process, but would also work really well in group settings. Absolutely ingenious!

3.0 out of 5 stars The box was all bet up

L.B. · March 20, 2022

Like the product, the box was all jacked up. What a gift to send a friend lol

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect creative tool

h. · April 3, 2021

This deck is a godsend for both my own creative practice and my work as a teacher of creative writing. I challenge anyone to work with these cards and NOT find that they open up ideas and spark inspiration. I recently had to come up with a new project plan for a residency application, and these cards helped me put together a solid idea for a new book-length project in under an hour. It felt, I daresay, like magic. Whitehouse has put so much thought and intellectual acumen into this deck, and the possibilities for its use are endless. Everybody anybody interested in creative work should have a KICKSTART CREATIVITY deck on their desk!

2.0 out of 5 stars Great idea, disconnected from my expectations from the description

J.P. · June 22, 2022

I was looking for something more to stir a creative spark, however, the cards / material are dry and do nothing for me. I shared them with two friends without prejudice and they both had the same opinion.... Others have similar ideas and product... this one was a 'swing and a miss'!

Love them!

L.B. · March 24, 2022

These cards are practical whilst also giving a variety of strategies to be more innovative. Love that I can also use them for groups i work with so that they can experience applying the suggestions.

Cartes créatives

G. · December 2, 2023

Cartes sympa pour travailler sur la création en groupe. Idéale pour favoriser les échanges et discussions autour de la créativité.

Writting

P.M. · March 9, 2024

Has given good ideas on how to write a book

excelente y super inspirador

c.g. · August 10, 2024

es un gran recurso para activar la creatividad, es super interesante, motivante

Schmutzig und gebraucht

U. · August 20, 2025

Die Kiste ist nicht neu, sondern gebraucht. Die Rückseite ist eingedrückt, beschmiert und oben links sind noch Klebereste drauf. Sie war garantiert bereits in den Händen eines Kreativen. Aber dann sollte man das Ganze als gebraucht verkaufen.

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