Hey Reader,
Can you feel it? That warm, glowy feeling when you look back on an incredible year? ๐
Because that's exactly where I am right now...completely in awe of what our HobbyScool community accomplished together in 2025!
I've been tucked away this week putting together something special to celebrate YOU and this amazing creative community we've built.
And wow... when I started pulling the numbers, I got a little teary-eyed. ๐
Let me share what you created together this year! โจ
๐ 2025 BY THE NUMBERS (And They're STUNNING!)
Ready for this?
63,667 creative makers joined us across our summits this year!
Let that sink in for a moment. That's 63,667 people who said YES to their creativity. Who chose to explore, learn, and grow alongside fellow makers from all over the world.
151 incredible instructors shared their passion and expertise with us across 8 live events!
3,731 makers are now part of our cozy Skool communityโa global family spanning continents, time zones, and creative passions!
(Seriously, our community map looks like a constellation of creative sparks lighting up the entire world! โจ)
๐จ YOUR MOST-LOVED WORKSHOPS
You voted with your views, and these workshops stole your hearts:
- Elf Ornament Keepsake with Katherine McCrory from the Elves' Workshop Summit (4,002 views!) ๐ง
- 25 Days of Fun: Design Your Own Family Countdown to Christmas with Corinne Schmitt (3,539 views) ๐
- Create a Layered Snowflake Card with Your Cricut with Elena Anderson (3,521 views) โ๏ธ
- Pretty Butterfly Bookmark/Hidden Paperclip by Consie Sindet from Art of Handmade (3,715 views) ๐ฆ
- The 15-Minute Birthday Card by Alicia McNamara from Art of Handmade (3,450 views) ๐
Each one of these workshops is beginner-friendly, totally doable, and absolutely beautiful!
๐ A TRULY GLOBAL CREATIVE FAMILY
Here's what makes me happiest of all...
When I look at our Skool community map, I see dots lighting up across North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia... literally everywhere!
You're not just taking classes. You're connecting with fellow makers across oceans and borders. You're sharing your projects, cheering each other on, and proving that creativity is a universal language! ๐
From someone crafting in California to a maker in Australia to a creative soul in the UKโwe're all in this together, learning and growing side by side!
And that's the real magic of HobbyScool! โจ
๐ SPEAKING OF MAGIC... THE 12 DAYS OF HOBBYSCOOL GIVEAWAYS!
Because this incredible year deserves an incredible celebration, I'm hosting something special! ๐
Starting December 13th, you'll receive a daily email with:
โจ A brand-new free creative resource every single day (templates, guides, promptsโall the good stuff!)
๐ Special surprises and bonus offers (I'm keeping a few secrets up my sleeve!)
It's like an advent calendar for makersโ12 days of creative goodness leading right up to the holidays!
You don't need to do anything special to participate. If you're reading this email, you're already on the list! Just watch your inbox starting December 13th. ๐ง
๐ WHAT'S COMING IN 2026?
I'm already planning next year's summits, and let me tell you... we've got some absolutely swoon-worthy topics in the works!
(And get readyโ2026 is going to be even MORE creative, even MORE inspiring, and even MORE connected!) ๐
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Hit reply and tell me: What was YOUR favorite creative moment from 2025?
Did you finally try that craft you'd been eyeing? Did you complete a project you're super proud of? Did you make a new creative friend? I want to hear all about it! ๐
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Here's to your next creative spark (and to an absolutely magical 2026!),
Destiniโ
โHost, HobbyScool Summits
Creator, Craft & Create Club
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P.S. If youโve been curious about earning from your hobby in 2026. Lizzyโs Christmas Party is full of free tools and trainings that can help you take that first step. No pressureโonly if itโs something youโre dreaming about. ๐
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