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In My Grandma Era 👵🏻🧶🪡🧩✨
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items my grandma era hobby list: filled with cozy, creative hobbies that make staying in way better than going out. cross stitch, reading, diamond painting, polymer clay creations, puzzles, and other relaxing crafts i’m loving lately.
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cross stitching needs
diamond art ideas
reading favorites
cross stitching needs
i love this hoop alternative! great for all different cross stitch shapes and sizes!
Loops & Threads™ Plastic Snap Frame, Size: 8" x 8" | Michaels
of course every cross stitch beginner needs to snag a set of hoops!
Loops & Threads™ Bamboo Hoop Set - Michaels
be sure when searching for cross stitch needles, look for tapestry needles like these! there will be embroidery needles and those are much sharper and unneccessary for cross stitching
DMC® Tapestry Needles, Size: 16 | Michaels
definetely invest in a needle threader! it makes things so much easier!
DMC® Needle Threader - Michaels
so silly but seriously get some thimbles! my fingers would get so sore!
SINGER Sew Cute Flexible Thimbles-3/Pkg, Count: 1 | Michaels
the perfect organization piece for all of your cross stitch items! plus is comes with 50 floss bobbins which are also a necessity!
Floss Organizer by Loops & Threads™ | Michaels
floss bobbins to keep all floss neat!! and a ring to put them on if you choose over organization box!
DMC® Floss Bobbins with Metal Ring
dmc floss labels are a must! keep all floss and label for future projects!
DMC Floss Number Stickers-640 Labels, Count: 1 | Michaels
a seam ripper bc we all make mistakes!!
Loops & Threads™ Seam Ripper | Michaels
you will not regret a needle minder (a little magnet that allows safe keeping for your needles during projects)
Little Duck Magnetic Needle Minder F07M10-6 Duck - Michaels
get some project bags to keep your projects while you are working on them!
14" Mixed Mesh Zipper Pouches by Simply Tidy®, 3ct.
a more expensive project bag / organization option but very handy & a great way to keep everything all in one place!
Embroidery Project Carrying Bag, Embroidery Kits Storage Bag (Bag ...
you MUST have scissors specifically for your cross stitch projects! nothing worse than wanting to work on your project and realizing you don't have a pair of scissors on you. buy a pair like these and eliminate the issue :)
DMC® Marbleized Scissors - Michaels
just trust me on this!
Dual LED Neck Light by Loops & Threads® | Michaels
diamond art ideas
i can’t count how many times i’ve lost my wax! always have some on hand!
Diamond Art Wax Caddies, 8ct. by Make Market® | Michaels
a cheap kit with all the necessities! extra pens, wax, and trays!
JOYSTRY Diamond Painting Tools with Drill Pen and Tray, 5D Diamond Painting Accessories and Tools for Adults
a vaccum pen is an awesome tool that allows diamond painting without the wax!
Diamond Painting Pen,Vacuum Diamond Art Pen no Wax Needed, Cordless & Quiet, Rechargeable Battery, Lightweight Design, Diamond Art Accessories for Adults, Gift for Diamond Art Fan, White
another good set with different pen options. contains a pen with a long head in order to grab multiple diamonds allowing straighter lines!
DIAMOND DOTZ® Accessory Tool Travel Kit
a MUST have with diamond painting! the perfect way to keep diamonds organized.
Bead Organizer with Removable Bead Containers by Bead Landing
release paper makes the process much easier and more enjoyable. instead of peeling back the entire plastic cover, release paper lets you work in small sections, keeping the adhesive clean and protected from dust, pet hair, and accidental touches. the...
Diamond Art Release Paper, 200ct. by Make Market® | Michaels
have tweezers on hand to help fix mistakes!
Embellishing Tweezer Set by Makery® | Michaels
a straightener like this one helps to keep lines straight and neat!
2 Pieces Diamond-Paint Art Fix Tools Diamond-Paint Art ... - Michaels
a roller is a must have for when a project is complete to secure all pieces!
Diamond Art Brayer by Make Market® | Michaels
reading favorites
for someone that LOVED reading physical copies and put off making the switch for so long, having a kindle is a GAME CHANGER. i truly don’t think i could go back now! i love the connivence, sleekness, and versatility of having a kindle. i don’t leave ...
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2024) - Jade
because you need a case for your new kindle!! duh! so many options!!
MoKo Slim Case for 7" Kindle Paperwhite
clear case for the booktok sticker trend!
MoKo Case for 6" Kindle 11th Gen 2024/2022
incase your kindle case doesn’t come with a hand strap or if you don’t want a case, a pop socket is a must!!
PopSockets PlantCore Translucent Cell Phone Grip & Stand - Berries and Cream
a page turner for your kindle changes the game for reading in bed!
GEMS E-Reader Page Turner Remote - Black: USB-C Connection, 3.25" Length, 0.05 lbs
who wants to hold their kindle while lying in bed?! grab a holder and page turner to make all your reading dreams come true!
Fleximount Clip-on Tablet Grip with 360° Rotation and Secure Twist-Lock Grip
for all annotating things!!
2000Pcs Multi-Colored Sticky Tabs & Flags
a good way to keep track of your books, ratings, etc! especially if you don’t like the app trackers!
PAPIER 150pg Reading Journal 9.84" Spiral Floral and Text Block Hard Cover
just in case you prefer hard copies - a must have for reading at night!
Energizer Clip LED Nightlight: Adjustable Book Light with Clip-On, 11 Lumens, 25-Hour Run Time, Black