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🥳Joyful Hobbies I Love
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items As a live-in carer, my free time is precious — and when I get it, I love making it count. This list is a mix of my favourite hobbies and quiet-time pleasures, as well as creative crafts that help me unwind, and little activities that make me feel rec...
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Arts and Crafts
Accessories
Budget-Friendly Finds
Arts and Crafts
I genuinely enjoy these pain-by-numbers, and the result is better than I would have expected. However, it is worth noting that the kit must be of good quality. I have had a couple of kits that I have bought “on budget,” and the picture is pretty, but...
Paint by Numbers for Adults
I had bought this dandelion diamond mosaic kit from Amazon and, in all honesty, didn't expect much. Never mind that it took me forever to finish it, but it was worth it. The result was absolutely stunning. I am currently in the process of creating th...
Diamond Painting Kits/ Mosaic Making
I have done the Odilon Redon and Van Gogh sunflowers. The poppies are a project for the winter🫣 Cross-stitch definitely tests my patience, and it doesn't go as quickly as I would like; however, the result for a beginner is quite good.
Cross-Stitch Kits
I do like a challenge!!! So I usually go for art puzzles. And if I have chosen a picture that I really like, I might even frame it.
Fine Art Jigsaw Puzzles 1000 pieces
In the last couple of years, I have gotten into making my own Christmas wreath, and it's become such a lovely tradition. A few weeks before, I start gathering little bits and pieces - rosehips, hollyberries, greenery or anything that catches my eye. ...
Handmade Christmas Wreaths
Accessories
I find it easier to paint by number without the frame, so I add it afterwards once the painting is finished.
Wooden Frame for Paint By Numbers
I haven't had to use this option, but if you run out of paint, you can get extra paint pots to finish your masterpiece😉
Extra Paint Kit - Paint by Numbers
Even though the paint-by-number kit comes with paintbrushes, I have my own really good ones for those tiny, tiny details.
Professional Fine Tip Paint Brush Set
When I create my diamond paintings, I often need wax pads and additional trays.
Set of Accessories for Diamond Painting
Once the mosaic is finished, I use these to store the leftover diamonds.
Peel and seal bags
After I finished my two cross-stitch kits, I had a lot of threads left over. Keeping them for later, if I decide to create something else from them…
Embroidery Floss Storage Box
When you do cross-stitch, a sewing thimble is a must… a particular finger literally had a tiny hole from the needle🙈
Sewing accessory kit
I use a roll-up mat as a base, so I can easily store it when I am not working on my puzzle, as my cat likes to play with the pieces….
Rool-Up Jigsaw Mats
In the past, I would usually use the original boxes to sort the pieces, which was quite chaotic. However, once I discovered these, no more chaos!
Puzzle Sorting Trays
If you want to enjoy the work you have put into putting the puzzle together, the adhesive sheets are fantastic for keeping your puzzle together for the display.
Puzzle Saver Peel & Stick Adhesive Paper
Good scissors are another must when cross-stitching.
Small Sewing Scissors
This is something new I found on Amazon. I'm already preparing for Christmas, and this year I have decided to go with handmade Christmas cards. I'll let you know how this material works out for me.
Kraft Tex Fabric Paper from C&T Publishing, UK
Budget-Friendly Finds
When it comes to finding various craft items, such as watercolour pencils, oil pencils, and different types of crayons, as well as sketchbooks and canvas, TK Maxx is my go-to destination. True, you have to have the patience of a saint to find somethi...
TK Maxx