HobbyScool: Where Creative Passions Become Life-Changing Journeys
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The one thing that turns a hobby into a skill (hint: it's free)
The Creative Corner — August 9 Where Creative Passions Become Life-Changing Journeys Ever caught yourself saying "I just dabble in ___"? We hear it all the time. Someone shares a gorgeous handmade card, a finished watercolor piece, a first embroidery hoop — and follows it up with "oh, it's just a hobby." This week we're talking about the moment that shifts — the one where "just a hobby" becomes "I made this." First, a quick word from today's sponsor. Today's Newsletter Is Brought to You By...
You don't need a "fresh start" to start creating again
Your creative comeback starts this week — HobbyScool Where Creative Passions Become Life-Changing Journeys Here's the thing about creative ruts — they rarely announce themselves. One week you're painting every Sunday, and then six weeks go by and you can't remember the last time you touched your supplies. If that's you right now, you're not alone. Late summer has a funny way of doing this to creative people. But it's also, weirdly, one of the best times of year to restart. This Week's...
Once they pull out of the driveway
The Creative Corner · HobbyScool Where Creative Passions Become Life-Changing Journeys This is the last loose week of summer around here. My kids head back to school in Georgia next week, and with a junior and a senior in the house, the whole production has come down to the right shoes, the right backpack, and a running negotiation over who is driving. Every year around this time, once they pull out of the driveway and the house goes quiet by half past seven in the morning, something shifts...
Two days until we open Procreate together
The Creative Corner · HobbyScool Where Creative Passions Become Life-Changing Journeys There's a specific kind of stuck that happens with a blank Procreate canvas. You open the app, Apple Pencil in hand, and then... nothing. Too many brushes, too many buttons, no idea where to tap first. That stuck feeling isn't a sign you're not cut out for digital art. It just means nobody's walked you through the basics yet. So this week, we did. And on Tuesday, we're doing a whole lot more of it — free,...
Cricut, Canva, or Procreate? Here's how to actually decide
The Creative Corner · HobbyScool Where Creative Passions Become Life-Changing Journeys If you've got three browser tabs open right now — one for a Cricut machine, one for Procreate tutorials, one for a Canva template — you are not alone. It's the most common question in our community, and mid-July is exactly when it comes up: everyone wants a summer project, and nobody wants to pick the wrong tool to start it. Here's the thing — the answer isn't "it depends on your style." It's "it depends on...
Learn Cricut, Canva & Procreate — free this July
The Creative Corner · HobbyScool Where Creative Passions Become Life-Changing Journeys Happy Sunday! We're officially in the heart of summer — and I've been thinking about something. Is there a creative tool you've been meaning to learn? Maybe it's Cricut. Maybe it's Canva, Procreate, or a technique you've seen someone use and thought, "I'd love to try that someday." Summer is the perfect time to finally make that happen. So this week I'm sharing a simple plan to help you do it — plus a free...
🏕️ Thousands have already registered — have you?
🏕️ Thousands Have Already Registered — Have You? Where Creative Passions Become Life-Changing Journeys 🏕️ Thousands Have Already Registered — Have You? Hey Reader, The Creator Summer Camp Summit kicks off in just 3 days — and the response from our community has been incredible. Creatives have already grabbed their free spot and are getting ready for two days of joyful, hands-on summer making. If you haven't registered yet, today's the day. 🏕️ 👉 Grab My Free Spot → 🎨 Meet Your Presenters 17...
🏕️ The creative summer event we've been talking about is finally open for registration!
🏕️ I have something exciting I'd love to invite you to — and it starts this Tuesday! Where Creative Passions Become Life-Changing Journeys 🏕️ I have something exciting I'd love to invite you to — and it starts this Tuesday! Hey Reader, I have something exciting I'd love to invite you to — and it starts this Tuesday! This is the free, 2-day virtual event we've been so excited to share with you. Starting Tuesday, June 16, 17 expert makers, crafters, and creatives will guide you through some of...
Do you have lace hiding in a drawer somewhere? 🌸
The Creative Corner · HobbyScool Where Creative Passions Become Life-Changing Journeys Hey Reader, Do you have a stash of lace tucked away somewhere — maybe a vintage piece, a leftover trim, or a doily you've been saving for the right moment? That moment is just one day away! 🌸 Jackie Partridge is leading a free 2-day Mandala Lace Making Mini-Challenge inside our Skool community — kicking off this Wednesday, June 3 — and there are prizes up for grabs too! 🎨✨ 🌸 Free 2-Day Mini-Challenge...
Paint with lace? Yes, really — and it's stunning.
The Creative Corner · HobbyScool Where Creative Passions Become Life-Changing Journeys Happy Sunday! I have been so excited to share this with you because this month inside the Craft & Create Club, we are doing something truly beautiful. Pinterest called lace one of the biggest creative trends for 2026 — and we are leaning all the way in. This month's workshop is one of those projects that looks impressive but is completely approachable, no matter your skill level. Ready? Let's get into it. A...
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