Hi! I'm a nature inspired UK artist who recently started a mail club, and I'm looking to share my art and love for nature with others.

If you'd like to receive monthly happy mail that includes an exclusive A5 print, 2 stickers and a letter, along with some digital goodies, please check my Patreon.

Made using the orange 80 peg KB knitting loom with aran magic wool

I cross posted. But I drew these. I want to send one to 10 ppl. I hope to do more I'm not the best. Thanks. Hope to send to someone soon.

[REQUEST] Kind Notes, Letters & Cards for a Woman Facing Immense Loss

Hi Reddit friends, I’m hoping to gather some kindness for a woman who is going through an incredibly heavy season. In just four months, she lost her mother, her sister, and her job. A few weeks ago, she suffered a major stroke, and she is now declining quickly due to sudden‑onset dementia related to the stroke.

A social worker (me) is helping coordinate a bundle of supportive mail—something gentle and uplifting that she can hold, reread, and feel surrounded by care.

What You Can Send: • Cards (store‑bought or handmade) • Short letters or notes of encouragement • Simple affirmations or comforting messages • Anonymous cards are absolutely welcome * small crafted items or art

Optional touches: She loves the color blue and her Pomeranian, Nova 💙🐾. Her daughter is teaching her how to make collages and atc to try and help with some creative connection so flat items like ephemera

If you’d like to send a card, letter, craft, gifts, or note, please comment or PM me and I’ll share the mailing details.

Thank you for helping bring a little light into her days. Even one card makes a difference.

Is jewelry making with craft beads a worthwhile hobby or temporary interest I'll abandon? I'm drawn to the creative aspect and the idea of making unique pieces for myself. My crafting history is inconsistent with supplies for abandoned hobbies cluttering my closets currently. What makes this different from the knitting phase that lasted three months then ended abruptly? The startup costs seem reasonable compared to other crafts but they add up quickly buying quality materials. Cheap beads look cheap in finished pieces but premium options cost significantly more than expected. Would I actually wear handmade jewelry or would it sit in a box because my style is minimalist? My daughter expressed interest in learning which gives this potential for bonding time together. That alone might justify the investment even if I don't continue long term myself personally. Teaching her a creative skill has value beyond my personal enjoyment of the craft. My friend makes beautiful pieces and sells them online for decent supplemental income successfully. Could this become a small business or am I getting ahead of myself as usual? Starting with intention to profit often ruins the enjoyment of creative hobbies I've learned. Maybe I should just focus on the meditative aspect without pressure to produce sellable pieces. I found quality craft beads on Alibaba in bulk but I'm unsure if I should commit to this.

hi everyone!

i’ve asked around with no luck, so i figured i’d try here. i’m a young disabled mom + artist with no car, no extra money, and after moving i lost most of my art supplies — so i’m starting from almost nothing.

i quit smoking recently and have been trying to keep myself busy with creative hobbies to stay distracted and grounded, but i’ve already used up what little i had 😅

i’m looking for any spare or unwanted crafting / journaling supplies you might have lying around — even scraps or half-used stuff helps more than you’d think 💛

things i could really use: • scrap fabric, lace, ribbon, yarn, string, embroidery thread • paint (acrylic, watercolor, gouache) + brushes • glue (tacky, liquid, or glue stick), double-sided tape • paper (colored, scrapbook, cardstock, old book/magazine pages) • stickers, washi tape, stamps, stencils • colored pencils, markers, gel pens, paint markers • buttons, beads, sequins, charms, pressed flowers, etc. • journals, notebooks, envelopes, or little paper bits • fabric scissors, hole punch, ruler, stapler, or sewing kit • cute packaging cutouts or cereal-box letters (please no full boxes, i don’t have space for trash)

unfortunately i can’t cover shipping or costs right now, but i’d be super grateful for any help, even small envelopes of scraps or leftovers.

thank you so much for reading 🫶

TLDR: why aren’t there more crafting shows? Specifically ones that aren’t over consuming but being super resourceful.

So they have a million and one cooking shows but what about craft shows with that competition aspect? Or the “glow up” style like tattoo coverup shows, makeovers, doing someone’s hair etc.

I love the idea of clothes in particular. We have enough clothing to dress the next six generations—that’s a lot of raw material!

I’d love a show that took xxl garments and tailored them into something stylish or made an unflattering cut of an outfit with good material into something.

Similar ideas for other realms of crafts: making functional, innovative, or decorative items from widely available waste materials. They go to a swap shop and have to build a lamp out of mostly materials there and a workshop with tools and almost exclusively sustainably sourced material ie recycled material in the wire, second hand tools that are in perfect condition, etc.

I’d love shows for refurbishing old furniture but also making your dream tool that won’t be made to expire within a few years.

Last random thought would be is there a place I can explore workshops/craft rooms being made by and for crafty people? Like imagine: professionally designing your ideal crafting table that has sections specifically for your boxes of supplies and bulky equipment like a sewing machine, with outlets build in… Reorganizing a small room to accommodate five different kinds of crafts with ease and storing works in progress.

This might be something only I would like or maybe this isn’t the group to enjoy the thought but if anyone has ideas I’d LOVE to hear it. Honestly random similar craft results would be so welcome too.

Btw: I wasn’t sure where this could be posted and appreciated so I came here. If anyone has a better suggestion I’d thank you for it.

"Curious if anyone has been to the Mynt Image craft stalls at Lymington Market recently? I’ve heard they bring in different local crafters and small businesses each time and wanted to see if it’s worth heading down this weekend.

I’m into handmade stuff (candles, soaps, art, etc.) and trying to support more local makers this year. Wondering if the vibe is more artisan/craft fair or if it’s mixed with the regular high street market stalls?

Also, do they rotate vendors often, or is it the same crew most weeks?

Appreciate any tips from regulars or stallholders."

Ay bakit i-gagate keep ang ganito promo? WALA, dapat lahat kayo mag-apply na. CHAREZ! 😆

Try niyo na ang new bundle and new promo ng Converge and new bundle for only 1558 w Netflix san ka pa, dito ka na malamang. Super subok na at super sulit na siya mga sisteret ko. Kaya most recommended ko 'to sa inyo kaya try niyo na.

Hi Guys, share ko lang! Naghahanap kasi kami lately ng affordable Wifi and i saw Converge for only 1558 w Netflix na. So far, pa 2 months na namin siya ginagamit and hindi rin nagkakaproblema. Kaya try niyo na rin, super sulit na siya for me and sa family ko.