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# My Go-to Creative Resources and Fav’ Tools (that I actually use):
- URL: https://connect.aaronembrey.com/my-go-to-creative-resources-fav-tools-that-i-actually-use/
- Published: 2025-04-21T20:32:02.000Z
- Updated: 2025-04-30T22:01:42.000Z
- Description: This is my living, breathing collection of tools, rituals, and idea-catalysts that help me make more, dream bigger, and stay focused through the creative fog.
- Author: Aaron Embrey
- Tags: Creativity, Creative Tools, Creative Process, Unfolding

### Digital, Analog, and Everything In-between! 

*Not ALL of my favorites come with logins.*

**Have you ever wondered what tools fuel a creator’s daily practice?** 

This is my living, breathing collection of tools, rituals, and idea-catalysts that help me **make more**, **dream bigger**, and **stay focused** through the creative fog.

*Some live in my backpack...* 

Others drift through my window on rainy weekend mornings... 

A few even hide in my coffee. 😄

**Steal what clicks with you. And leave what doesn’t.** 

**And I would FOR SURE love if you shared YOUR favorite creative resources with me!**

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## **My Digital Toolkit**

### DESIGN & VISUAL CREATION

**Adobe Creative Cloud**  
The classics: *Illustrator* for vector-based visuals, *InDesign* for layouts (from zines to ebooks), and *Photoshop* for edit-magic, collages, and textural play.

**Canva + Adobe Express**  
For quick mockups, reels, or whenever I need to communicate visually—and fast—with students, clients, or collaborators.

**Brizy Pro**  
My go-to WordPress builder (Also worth exploring: Figma for pros, Squarespace for portfolios)

[**Pixieset**](https://photos.aaronembrey.com/?ref=connect.aaronembrey.com)  
Where I host and deliver photography galleries *and* run my photo-focused business. (*Bonus:* appointment booking + invoicing built in = SUPER helpful to have “all in one subscription”)

### ORGANIZATION & IDEATION

**Milanote**  
A recent, **intern-recommended miracle!** Like a digital corkboard for planning, storyboarding, mind-mapping and organizing idea-seeds in a visual way.   
I “got it” *immediately*—and now it’s where *everything* lives.

**Google Docs + Drive**  
Still my go-to for collaboration, notes, and sharing resources with clients.

**ChatGPT**  
My organizational co-pilot. Helps me categorize my creative chaos, spark new insights, and make marketing strategies a bit more navigable.

**Otter.ai** (voice-to-text)  
Whenever I’m out walking or talking to myself while lying on my office floor after a project sprint, this app captures *(at least—some of)* the good stuff—WAY more than my Voice Recorder app, for sure!

### PUBLISHING & INCOME

**Printify + Etsy &** [**Redbubble**](https://www.redbubble.com/people/aaronembrey/shop?asc=u&ref=account-nav-dropdown)  
For turning zine graphics, poetic typography, and sketchbook ideas into stickers, shirts, and wall art. *Passive income meets playful self-expression!*

**Ghost**  
My *new* writing space (and home of ***Unfolding*!**)—clean, focused, and built for publishing, email lists, and even, sustainable creative income.

[**Gumroad**](https://theaaronembrey.gumroad.com/?ref=connect.aaronembrey.com)  
Where I host + share zines, digital downloads, creative tools, and workshops.   
Easy setup and a great entry point for igniting new ideas and opening new streams of creative income. 

## **Embodied Tools** *(a.k.a. The Real Ones)*

### TACTILE CREATION

**Black Ink + Cheap Paper**  
Give me a Pilot G2 and a scrap of anything *slightly* crinkled, and**I’ll write myself back into being**. Notebooks, junk mail, napkins—all become sacred fodder with a good pen in hand.

**iPhone Camera**  
Always in my pocket—especially when the clouds turn dramatic *(or the dogs look extra cute)*. Photography is my favorite way create (and to pray).

**Zines, Old Journals, Underlined Books**  
Physical inspiration anchors that remind me of my artistic lineage and and inspire me to take messy first steps.

### BODY & ENVIRONMENT

[**Mushroom Coffee**](https://www.wowojoecoffee.com/store/p7/FOCUS%5FPOCUS.html?ref=connect.aaronembrey.com#/)  
Brain focus without the jitters! 

**Lit Sage or Incense**  
My creative reset button. Clears energy and opens space. Reminds me this moment is fresh and new.

**Rainy Sundays**  
A *creative portal* where time moves a bit slower and inspiration flows.   
Ideally paired with a soft hoodie, fav’ playlist, curled-up pup, and Mom reading in her chair post-lunch.

**Walking Alone With (Open) Earbuds**  
Where SOOO many of my creative ideas are born, transformed, and re-seeded. *Movement = creative clarity.* The double-exposure/MAGIC of nature sounds + fav’ podcasts = *THE birthplace of ideas!*

### MY SECRET CREATIVE WEAPONS

**My DIY Creative Action Oracle (a.k.a. The Dollar Tree Muse Bag)**  
Hand-torn paper prompts pulled like tarot cards when I need some playful direction. Sometimes it sparks a new idea. Other times, it ignites a whole, brainstorm. It’s *always a fun, creative surprise!*

🐾 **The Pups (Giji + Nisha)!**  
My ***living reminders TO PLAY*** for no reason! 

💛 **My Mom**  
She calls ME *her *caregiver*,* but she’s always here *being* *Mom.*  
The **MOM behind the maker**, and the steady light behind everything I create. *p.s. Happy Birthday to her today!*

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## **Magical Inputs**

### INNER GUIDANCE

**Human Design + Gene Keys**  
My creative roadmaps for creative decision making, energy, timing, and flow.  
• [Gene Keys](https://home.genekeys.com/?ref=connect.aaronembrey.com)  
• [Human Design](https://www.jovianarchive.com/?ref=connect.aaronembrey.com)

**EFT Tapping + Guided Meditations**  
For realignment and grounding before diving into creative sessions or connections.

### OUTSIDE INSPIRATION

*Chase Jarvis* – Practical + expansive interviews  
*Chris Do & The Futur* – Design & branding brilliance  
*Digital Spaghetti* – Artists actually *doing the thing* 
*David Lynch on Creativity* – Always worth a rewatch  
*Lee Harris* – Energy updates like soul hugs

### THE UNSEEN ESSENTIALS

***PLAYING*** \= and making something for no reason (other than FUN).  
***STARTING*** before feeling ready.  
**RETURNING* to mySelf* (again and again).  
**FORGIVING* myself* for not doing more.  
**CREATING* a life that supports my creativity*—not the other way around.

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**Your turn!**

**What tools—physical, digital, emotional, or mystical—help YOU show up to the page,** the project, or the messy middle?

I’d love to know and learn more about what works for you!

Drop me a note or share in our private [Wild Creating Facebook Group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/wildcreating).

Let's build a collective resource library of what actually WORKS!

Much love, more soon,  
**Aaron**