11 Unconventional Projects Every Creative Person Should Try

Get out of that box. LittleBigPlanet 3 gives you a whole new world to be your most creative self.

1. "Sew" a sticky note quilt.

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Made simply by organizing sticky notes in your desired pattern, this craft takes wallpaper, quilting, and office supplies to a whole new level.

2. Make a balloon dress.

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Just be very, VERY careful before sitting down. Get started by learning some “balloon weaving” techniques here.

3. Set up a guerrilla garden.

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It doesn't take much to make land into a garden, and guerilla gardening is a global initiative encouraging people to plant things wherever possible. Get the details, then start bringing green space to your area.

4. Turn duct tape into a sweet souvenier.

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It's easy to transform electrical tape into a flower (spray with perfume for effect). Or make a wallet, and organize it the way you want it.

5. Cover your walls with physical typography.

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Letters like these are artifacts from old signs across the world. You can collect them and turn them into wall art. Or not — they look pretty cool en masse as well.

6. Make moss into street art.

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Or, on the flip side, use moss to cover unwanted graffiti. Here's a tutorial and some examples to aspire to.

7. Go yarn bombing.

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Crotchet has become one of the gentlest new street arts. Get the basics here.

8. Turn data into something beautiful.

Courtesy Hobart Birmingham

Data visualization is so hot right now, and that's because it gives you all sorts of fascinating information. This cloud lights up when people tweet certain trending topics, but yours could be whatever you want.

9. Convert old jars into light fixtures.

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A new light fixture can, well, light up a room. Fortunately, it's easy to convert old jars into lamps — check out this tutorial.

10. Customize a neon sign.

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To say something with oomph, say it in neon. It costs a decent amount, but tons of places have the tools to help you make your own neon sign. If you thought it was hard to write a novel, imagine how hard it is to pick one perfect word.

11. Make yourself a lightbulb terrarium.

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Rather than waste your old lightbulbs, turn them into adorable little green spaces. Here's how.

LittleBigPlanet 3 gives you tons of new ways to harness your creativity. It all happens when you #StandSmall.