Welcome to our Cozy Craft Trend Update--where I share a few creative trends, maker happenings, and inspiring ideas from the crafting world — filtered through our cozy, creative lens. ______________________________________ Crafting as Self-Care Is Still Growing Crafting isn’t just about making pretty things anymore — it’s becoming a major wellness movement. Reports show people are turning to hands-on crafts for calm, connection, and mental health. Repetitive crafts like knitting, stitching, and journaling are especially popular because they help people unplug from screens and stress. Cozy takeaway: Your crafting time isn’t indulgent — it’s genuinely good for you. Reference: (Martha Stewart) Craft trends reports highlight crafting as self-expression, connection, and wellness support.

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Our community now has an official Cozy Makers Club Notebook + Planner — created specifically for how we make, learn, share, and grow together! https://www.amazon.com/stores/Desi-Designs/author/B0DFXK4XVV https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0GHJLHW8B/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1 This isn’t a random planner. It’s a powerful tool for: ✔ capturing ideas before they disappear ✔ tracking your creative projects + experiments ✔ taking notes during classroom videos ✔ recording prompts + challenges ✔ keeping up with swaps + giveaways ✔ remembering new maker friends ✔ collecting goals, reflections, + breakthroughs It’s built to support the way we work: slow, curious, wholehearted, experimental, and joy-forward. When you open it, you’re declaring: “My creativity deserves space. My ideas deserve a home. My projects deserve to be seen.” Imagine looking back at the end of the year and seeing: 🌼 What you made 🌼 Who you connected with 🌼 What you learned 🌼 What ideas bloomed 🌼 And how much you grew as a maker Let’s make 2026 our most intentional and inspired year yet — one page at a time. 💛✂️🧵 BONUS - BONUS - BONUS - BONUS There is more! For members who have purchased the community's notebook/planner, a 15-page ephemera companion pack will be included as a complimentary gift. To receive those additions, send proof of purchase to me at collagelynda@gmail.com - Proof of purchase can be a screenshot of your Amazon order, a photo of your email confirmation, your Amazon invoice, etc. Just screenshot or take a photo. It's that simple. These additions will include pockets, cards, sticker cutouts, page tabs, activity prompts, and more. I will send you the printable ephemera pages by email.

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