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Passion or Obsession: Supplies for your latest Hyperfixation

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If you’re anything like me, you have a list of creative hobbies longer than a CVS receipt. You name it, I’ve almost certainly tried it. Drawing, painting, adult coloring books, beads….*takes deep breath* crochet, embroidery, sewing, sculpting, journa...
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Coloring Supplies

I’m a lifelong coloring lover. Lisa Frank coloring books are an iconic piece of my childhood. I grew up, but I didn’t outgrow my love of coloring. Sometimes that means a coloring book, other times it’s a sketch or doodle I drew and colored on my own....
 
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Markers for those who take coloring seriously. Beautiful blending, various tip types to choose from, and soooooo many colors. Buildable colors allow for layering and making your piece pop off the page.
Ohuhu Alcohol Markers
 
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A good fine liner can mean a world of difference for adding depth and dimension to a drawing. Polished pages are easy to achieve with a variety of fine tips to add details and finishing touches.
Grabie Micro Fineliner Pens, Set of 20
 
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If you have an iPad compatible with an Apple Pencil, procreate is the best app to draw. I’ve been using it for years. It’s so versatile and lets you create in so many ways. It even allows you to make animations in the app. Best app I’ve ever purchase...
Procreate
 
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Fabulous books to learn new texture, pattern, layering, and shading techniques with alcohol markers. Take your coloring to soaring new heights when you master where to place highlights and shadows.
Willow Lake Studio: Books & Biography
 
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Sometimes we get stuck. We want so badly to create something, but no idea where to start. Sitting there in your creative space, just staring at your blank canvas, waiting for the inspiration to strike. That’s where this daily art journal comes in. Pr...
The Daily Play: 365-Day Art Prompt Journal
 
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If you’re looking for a marker that can do it all, Posca is the perfect choice. The versatility of these paint markers makes them a staple to any creative toolkit. Beautiful color palettes and many nib options guarantee you’ll find the best fit for y...
posca 3M Fine Point Acrylic Paint Markers

Beginner Hoop Embroidery

Embroidery seemed so intimidating to me for so long. I’d wanted to try it for years to add details to my sewing projects and personalize my clothes. Finally, after being gifted an embroidered piece from my best friend, I bit the bullet and got an emb...
 
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First thing you’re going to want is a way to organize your embroidery floss. I love this organizer to keep my bobbins neat and prevent messy, knotted floss.
Floss Organizer by Loops & Threads™
 
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As a beginner I’ve purchased several of these floss sets by Loops and Threads. They offer a wide variety of colors for a bargain. They’re also a great choice for macrame friendship bracelets.
Pastel Embroidery Floss by Loops & Threads™, 36ct.
 
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One of my favorite sets of floss colors. They’re softer tones and they coordinate so beautifully with each other. Vintage vibes all the way.
Vintage Embroidery Floss Assortment by Loops & Threads
 
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This is the exact stitch book I’m finishing up. I just have the cover left to embroider, then I get to assemble the book and use it as a beautiful stitch reference guide. It comes with a project bag, hoop, needles, floss, pre printed pages to stitch ...
TenDawn Embroidery Stitch Book Kit - 32 Stitches

Dripping in Color

Whether you’re a beginner or know your way around a canvas and color wheel, experimenting with paint is a fantastic way to express your creativity. There are no rules, except that the paint make it to the canvas (whatever you are painting). Paper, a...
 
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For the ultra beginner or the established watercolor artist. Tobio’s kits are a compact, travel friendly way to explore the art of watercolor. Everything you need to learn or practice your skill in one little kit. Makes an excellent gift and an excus...
Tobio's™ Watercolor Kit
 
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Everyone likes happy mail. A simple little piece of paper that lets your loved one know you’re thinking about them. What’s better than random happy mail? Random happy mail worth keeping forever. A piece of mail that’s an original artwork.
Prudiut 100 Pack Watercolor Postcards 4x6 140lb
 
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A super convenient all-in-one paint palette, brush cleaning basin, brush holder, and mixing palette. Clean, reshape, and dry brushes with ease. Add your paint to the palette and store it for later. Save your brushes from crusty paint!
Paint Brush Cleaner & Organizer with Palette
 
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Colored pencils that blend beautifully with the addition of a water brush. Color you artwork, and use a wet brush or refillable water brush to smooth out the pigment and blend colors where you want. Watercolor pencils give you more precise control an...
Staedtler® Triangular Watercolor Pencils
 
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Tiny little canvases are a great way to create art without the pressure of perfecting a large piece. Simple pieces or super detailed. It’s up to you!
Mini Canvas | Small Canvases, Big Creativity

Multimedia Expression

Exquisite supplies for any creative. No rules. Playful, fun, funky self expression. Exploring new mediums for the sake of it.
 
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An art supply subscription box. The perfect gift for any creative. Get new tools and materials delivered monthly and never run out of inspiration. It’s impossible to get bored with art when you’ve got new art toys to play with every few weeks.
SketchBox

Crochet

One hook, endless possibilities. Crochet offers so much variety. Clothing, accessories, jewelry, toys, decor… jumbo yarn to micro projects using thread. Get your crochet on.
 
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Micro crochet? Yes please. Make beautiful, delicate crochet pieces from jewelry to lace to intricate crochet borders and embellishments.
Mini Crochet Hook
 
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Lace, jewelry, dollhouse accessories, delicate embellishments… even macrame friendship bracelets can be made with these beautiful fine yarns.
Micro Crochet Yarn