Creative people find inspiration in anything. A walk in the woods means you need to make a cake or a bracelet. Do you remember Scarlett O’Hara, who won over Rhett Butler with a dress made of curtains?

Making art, whether it be pottery, poetry or dance, doesn't often rank highly on most people's daily list of to-dos. Carving out time for creativity can feel frivolous in an already busy day — but ...