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fun hobbies to get away from the screen 🎨 ⋆。˚

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I need to get off my phone!! I have so many hobbies that I want to start and I never get around to it. If you are feeling the same way here are some things I enjoy doing instead scrolling :)
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embroidery ౨ৎ ⋆。˚

This is so fun to do and a great gift!! I just love seeing the finished product after all the time and patience I put into it
 
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Kit with neutral earth tones and a beautiful landscape!!
Embroidery Kit for Beginners - Hills Landscape
 
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These kits feature landscapes with mountains and vibrant plants!!
Konrisa 3 Pcs Landscape Embroidery Kits
 
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These are embroidery hoops for any free style projects that you would like to do after practicing with the kits, whether it be practicing stitches or a design made by you!!
Hoops & Frames

diamond painting ౨ৎ ⋆。˚

I love doing this while I’m listening to music, an audiobook, or a podcast. It does take a while but it is so rewarding after!
 
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6 pack of diamond kits with vibrant and fun designs!! I am usually drawn to things that are maximalist and this one is just perfect, plus there’s food :)
Leatrice 6 Pack Diamond Painting Kits
 
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Cute diamond painting featuring a black cat in a vibrant house!! I love the plants and the color scheme.
5D DIY Diamond Painting Kits
 
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I love these so much they have such good quality and fun designs!! I would definitely use these as gifts or keep myself busy doing these for weeks.
Diamond Dotz Premium Kits

read ౨ৎ ⋆。˚

I don’t know about you but I feel like I’m devolving, so let’s pick up a book NOW and recover that attention span. Reading is so important!!
 
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This is one of my favorite books. It brought back my love for reading, I genuinely finished it in one day. It’s a fictional biography about Anne Morrow Lindbergh's journey becoming a licensed pilot overshadowed by her husbands fame. I wholeheartedly ...
The Aviator's Wife: A Novel - Melanie Benjamin
 
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There are many times where I refer to this books lessons as I go through life. I learned so much from this book and I’d recommend it to everyone. It is a memoir and psychological book by Viktor E. Frankl that explores survival in Nazi death camps and...
Man's Search for Meaning: Frankl, Viktor E.
 
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I love this app so much and there is wide selection of books that are free!!
Apple Books

watercolor ౨ৎ ⋆。˚

This is such a relaxing and creative activity, I feel so great after :)
 
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This set is perfect for beginners, with a wide range of colors and 3 brushes!!
48 Colors Washable Watercolor Paint Set with 3 Brushes
 
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I love these brushes so much!! They are good quality and they don’t shed. They also are a great range of sizes for fine details to broad washes.
Watercolor Paint Brushes
 
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Target has a great selection of stretch books with paper specifically for watercolors and they are affordable!!
Target Watercolor Sketchbooks

thrift flip ౨ৎ ⋆。˚

This is a new hobby I picked up and it is such a fun skill to have!
 
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I love this machine so much! I always found sewing intimidating but this one made it so easy.
Sewing Machines for Home Projects
 
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my FAVORITE thift store!! if you are based in NY or planning a trip I highly recommend this store! they have amazing prices and a huge selection to look through.
MyUnique Bronx
 
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Great for any new clothes u want to up cycle!! It’s important to have good scissors to minimize fraying. They have been very helpful specially cutting denim.
Fabric Scissors: Arts, Crafts & Sewing
 
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There are so many videos that give you tutorials but I enjoy this one because it is very beginner friendly and the designs are so cute! She has the tutorials on instagram :)
SewingwithFabiana Beginner Sewing Patterns (Youtube)