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Hobby Hopping Collection of a serial hobbyist who probably has ADHD
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items I hobby hop like nobodies business. I also research them like crazy before I buy anything, and have strong opinions on things once I try them, so you know you’re getting the best recommendations on anything “cozy hobby” related from this list.
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Watercolor
Coloring
Rollerskating
Journaling
Watercolor
The perfect paint set for beginners. I love that it comes with a swatch sheet and a darling closeable case
Grabie 100 Colors Watercolor Paint Set with Case & Brushes
My favorite size because a big blank canvas feels very intimidating. This notebook is so high quality and I love that the pages are perforated, it comes with some tape, a travel watercolor brush, AND it has a little pocket at the back to store any sm...
Premium Linen Watercolor Sketchbook 5.5x5.5
I love these brushes. I reach for this set a lot and it’s helped my technique with holding the brush up higher on the handle
MEEDEN Watercolor Brushes 4 Pack Set
I love the variety of brushes in this set. They are great quality and I love the little leather case they come in as well. A good beginner set of different shaped brushes
Maestro Series 8Pcs Kolinsky Sable Brushes
The cutest paintbrush/colored pencil holder. Makes my desk set up even cuter and cozier than before.
7" Ceramic Frog Plant Pot Bonsai Succulent
Coloring
This is the market set I have that I’ve used for over a year. They’re amazing quality and the color variety is amazing! I know they are pricey so I have some other budget friendly options I highly recommend as well!
Ohuhu 216-Color Double Tipped Brush Markers
Love this case for carrying my markers with me so I don’t have to color at my desk. I can take them anywhere with me with this bag!
Marker Organizer Case for 180-300 Markers, Travel Bag with Dividers & Pockets
Can’t recommend a brush and chisel tip combo more, it is the absolute best. This brand is amazing and SOOO much cheaper than Ohuhu with the same quality!
Budget friendly markers with the same quality as Ohuhu if not better! HOTU 120 Colors Dual Tip Alcohol Markers
I use these for so many projects, not just in my coloring pages. I’ve used them to decorate Easter eggs, wooden peg dolls, and just to draw/paint with. Grabie is an amazing brand that I use constantly
Grabie 72 Colors Acrylic Paint Markers, 36 Pack Dual Tip
The only white gel pen you need. Very opaque and very smooth.
SAKURA Gelly Roll White Gel Pen Set of 3
Love how fine the tip is and the variety of colors
Grabie Acrylic Paint Pens, 48 Colors, 0.7mm
The perfect beginner book when you first get into coloring
Fuzzy Hygge: Cozy Animal Coloring Book
Love this for when I’m feeling like I don’t want to do an entire page. The small circle scenes are perfect and oh so cozy
Matchstick Mouse: A Rainy Day Coloring Book
I’ve almost completed this book because it’s THAT good. Very cute. Wurley is my favorite coloring book creator
Mythical Worlds: Cute & Cozy Coloring Book
Cutest cozy goblin coloring book. These illustrations are so fun and funny
GoblinCore Cozy Colouring Book by Suzie Slug
This book has some super cool pages in it. I’ve only colored in it a little, but I’m a Disney freak so of course I had to have it. Love that I lays flat when I color in it.
Art of Coloring: Disney 100 Years of Wonder
I find myself picking this book up often. The pages are thick and smooth to color on. The illustrations are deliciously gorgeous.
The Modern Manga Coloring Book: Pop & Anime
So cozy and ethereal. This small coloring book creator is one of my favorites and she uses the funds from her coloring books to help keep her elderly dog comfortable in her old age ❤️
Elven Valley: Cozy Colouring Book for Teens & Adults
Such a fun pirate coloring book! It even has a QR code for a pirate playlist to listen to while you color.
Pirates: Cute Cozy Hand-Drawn Colouring Book
Gorgeous illustrations that feel so fun and freeing to color
Whimsical Wildlands: Cute Cozy Coloring Book
I love that this book has romantic love, kid love, family love, and everything in between in here. There are also some really cute movie scene callback pages that were so fun for me to color!
Razzle Animals in Love Coloring Book
Rollerskating
I researched so many different brands before settling on these because I didn’t want to spend a ton of money on something that wasn’t necessarily going to be a “lifelong” hobby. These skates are INSANELY comfortable and I love that the toe stop comes...
PAPAISON Deluxe Microfiber Leather Roller Skates
I need cute protective gear when learning to skate outside otherwise I knew I wouldn’t wear it.
These are so comfortable and actually protective, with lots of padding and a lot of cute colors to choose from. The Small-Medium size fit me great (for r...
187 Killer Pads Six Pack Set - Elbow, Knee & Wrist Protection
A handy tool you’ll need to loosen your trucks and your wheels once you start getting more comfortable on your skates!
Retrospec Upkeep Multi-Function Skate Tool
Journaling
I didn’t want to drop $40 on a true Hobonichi because that’s just not in my budget when I know I hobby hop so much. This planner has been PERFECT and I love that it’s undated so if I skip a week, there’s no wasted pages.
Although I’ve never had a Ho...
Hobonichi Weeks Dupe Undated Weekly Planner
A good truly clear cover (not frosted) for your Hobonichi Weeks dupe planner. Love that it has pockets and is very sturdy.
Clear Cover for Hobonichi Weeks Planner 8x7.7
I use these literally every day, for journaling and for watercolor sketches. The variety of sizes it comes with is great and they really are waterproof. My handwriting looks neater in my planner with these.
Sakura Pigma Micron Fineline Pens, 8 PK
These are my all time favorite for my journaling/planner. The vintage color set specifically is so pretty but the other color sets are great as well. They write so smooth and are a great price for the quality.
WRITECH Arts Brush Tip Marker Pens 12 Pastel
Love the Writech brand in general, but their retractable highlighters are amazing. No bleed through in my planner and even in my Bible!
WRITECH Retractable Pastel Highlighters 12pk
Always fun to have month-specific stickers when you’re journaling or planning. These are so darling.
Aesthetic Monthly Planner Holiday Stickers
The embroidered look of these is so cute and perfect for your planner
PRSTINCOL 2 in 1 Japanese Sticker Book Set
The cutest set with so much variety. It’s made my planner look so fun each week!
Mooker 55 Rolls Holiday Washi Tape Set - Decorative Seasonal Bohemian Tape
Who doesn’t love some Studio Ghibli for their planner?! These are great
100PCS Miyazaki Hayao Studio Ghibli Stickers
Really cute kawaii style stickers for your planner. They are clear and don’t have any white outline!
Cute Kawaii Scrapbook Stickers - 100 Sheets
These write ridiculously smooth and hold so much ink. The color variety is amazing. Grabie is one of my top favorite art brands.
Grabie Set of 42 Glitter Gel Pens