This week at HobbyScool, we’re all about creativity as self-care — the kind that melts away stress, sparks fresh ideas, and leaves you feeling lighter than when you started.

Whether it’s diving into the Art of Expression Summit next week, unwinding with a few minutes of coloring, or turning “junk” paper into a keepsake journal, I hope you’ll find something here that inspires you to create.

📅 FREE 3-DAY EVENT TO IGNITE YOUR INNER ARTIIST

Art of Expression Summit​
​Dates: August 12–14, 2025​
​Grab your free ticket here!​

Some days, words just aren’t enough.

You sit down with a brush or pen, and somehow the colors say what you can’t.

Journaling. Watercoloring. Hand lettering.

Each feels like having a quiet conversation — but with yourself.

That’s the magic waiting for you inside the HobbyScool Art of Expression Summit (Aug 12–14).

Over three inspiring days, 28 incredible artists will guide you through creative projects that help you:
✨ Express yourself authentically
✨ Try new techniques and mediums
✨ Reconnect with your creative spark

Your free ticket gives you 24-hour access to each session… but if you want to revisit them anytime (and unlock $800+ in exclusive speaker bonuses), grab the VIP All-Access Pass.

🎟 Join free & explore the VIP upgrade →​

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Last week, I made a cup of coffee, pulled out my colored pencils, and opened a page in my favorite coloring book.

No rules. No to-do list. Just shapes, colors, and the quiet scratch of pencil on paper.

Twenty minutes later, I felt calmer, lighter — and ready to take on the rest of my day.

Coloring isn’t just fun; it’s backed by research showing it can reduce stress, improve focus, and even help process emotions.

You can do it anywhere, anytime and you don’t need special skills or fancy supplies.

I put together a full article on how coloring helps your brain and body (and how to make it part of your daily routine).

​🖌 Read the full post →​

P.S. If you’d like to explore more ways to use art for relaxation, focus, and creative growth, join us at the Art of Expression Summit (Aug 12–14).

It’s free to attend, with 28 inspiring sessions in watercolor, journaling, lettering, and more.

🎟️ Grab your free ticket here →​

✍️ THIS WEEK'S CREATIVE PROMPT: TURN JUNK INTO A TREASURE JOURNAL

Look around your home — junk mail, old greeting cards, empty cereal boxes, magazine pages.

What if those “throwaway” papers could become the pages of your next creative project?

In our Craft & Create Club workshop Create an Art Journal from Junk Papers, Consie Sindet shows you how to:

✨ Choose & prep everyday papers for your journal
✨ Bind them with 3 different methods
✨ Decorate the cover & add a closure
✨ Quickly collage bits into your pages

Your challenge: Gather 10–15 pieces of “junk” paper today and imagine how they could live again inside a journal that’s uniquely yours.

You can access the full workshop for just $7/month inside the Craft & Create Club — or unlock bonuses like our Crafter’s Hub app when you join the annual or lifetime plan!

🎥 Watch the workshop now → (members only)

Not a member yet? Join the Craft & Create Club here →​

👀 SNEAK PEEK: WHAT'S COMING UP AT HOBBYSCOOL!

Love creative workshops, cozy seasonal summits, and community-driven inspiration? You’re going to love what we’ve got planned.

📅 We just released the full lineup of HobbyScool’s remaining 2025 events and our full 2026 event calendar. so you can start planning your creative year ahead!

From vision boards in January to handmade holidays in November, there’s something magical every month.

👉 Click here to explore the schedule»​

📬 P.S. Know someone who would love HobbyScool as much as you do? Forward this link and invite them to join the fun! The more the merrier. 🌟

Until next week, I hope you carve out a little time for yourself — to pick up a brush, a pen, or even a handful of colored pencils, and just create for the joy of it.

Here’s to your next creative spark,

Destini

Creator & Host, HobbyScool Summits & Craft & Create Club

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Dr. Destini Copp Creator at HobbyScool