Thandeka Mbano

Starting a new hobby can feel exciting — and a little daunting too. This list gathers tools and inspiration from my own creative journey to help you begin with joy. Start by visiting a craft shop near you; there’s nothing like the feeling of exploring fabrics, yarns, and supplies in person. Whether you’re drawn to sewing, crochet, knitting, or punch-needle art, you’ll find everything you need to start your next favourite hobby here.Starting a new hobby, can be an exciting but daunting task. Here is a list to get you started I made, based on my own journey into crafting start by visiting a craft shop near you. There is nothing like getting into a new hobby by starting with going shopping for a new hobby and experiencing the world that sewing, crochet, knitting and even punch needle are embedded in.

Pat Flynn gives us the run down on why limtless growth as a creator is not the only way to be profitable. For me the pursuit of numbers on platforms like instagram and tiktok feels like a never ending treadmill. Distressing and casuing burnout. Which is why I appreciate Pat Flynns approach for pusuing superfans rather than badges that come with numerical increase in followers on these platforms and more. It feels like a more humane way of pursuing the content creator life. by suggesting something so counter intuitive but effective. It relieves the pressure on us who are on this journey. Allowing us to have more fun along the way. It is definitley a good listen, especially if you are afraid of being seen. Your goal doesn't have to be a million subscribers after all to enjoy the same level of financial and personal growth.

I have always wanted to draw, and really admired artists and graphic designers who would. I loved their art but inside I was insanely jealous that I couldn't create the same beauty with my hands. Or so I thought, until one day I stumbled upon Skillshare and in particular one class that took things from 0 to hero overnight for me. In my experience it's not enough to just have the right tools at the right time, the right mindset has be there too, for the magic to even get started.I've listed the books, tools, and apps that helped me learn more about what I could really do (draw). As well as some easter eggs with some finished fabrics amongst I designed as a result of this class amongst one of the recommendations. These recommendations took me from being a non-believier in my capability for creativity. To realising my childhood dream of becoming a Surface Pattern Designer, and creating repeat patterns for fabric for dressmaking. PLUS designing stationery that kept me organised. I'm so glad I get to share this with you!