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Ok I love this! I started a Book Club almost a year ago, and it’s not quite what I hoped for a few reasons. But I think it’s because maybe I don’t actually enjoy talking about books, just reading them? Long story short, I feel like craft club makes so much more sense. More opportunity to chat organically, and doing things with your hands is so good for the brain. When I hosted a bauble making party (inspired by yours), we had such a fun night. Thanks for the inspo Jessie x

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I agree re books. Crafting is so meditative. I highly recommend! Xx

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Loveee

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Literally hosting my first craft night this weekend--this couldn't have been better timing!!

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Amazing!!! Please let me know how it goes 💕

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So lovely and amazing as always. Maybe as my nest empties I’ll have time to craft again. I have a senior this year too 🥹 best wishes to yours ❤️

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Such a tricky time!!! I’m ready in one sense and so excited for them for the next adventure but also bereft.

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Highly recommend crochet raffia bags!!

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That’s a good idea

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I’m the reader who was hoping you’d share your tips for starting a Craft Club! I enjoyed this post so much (and even included it in my newsletter!). I’m hoping to get my Craft Club up and running at some point this spring! Thanks for the inspo!

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I am so *not* crafty (a 3yo once told me I drew a rocket wrong)...but love reading about it. Also, your "pulled out of my ass" comment made me laugh out loud and think of statements that stick with us from growing up. :)

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It’s definitely a core expression for me along with “polishing a turd” 🤣

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I adore the idea of a crafting club! Where do you get frames for lampshade making? I've been searching for ages and can't find any in the US.

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I will let you know if I find some. One option though is to go to a vintage store and buy old shades and reuse the frames.

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OMG, Jessie! I could swear you were a hosting lover—it totally suits your personality! 😂 Also, I love the idea of having a group with friends I don’t see often to do some crafts. I’ll definitely try to start my own!

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Love decorating for a party but not the other parts. Yes start a club. It’s the best.

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So inspirational! I recently hosted a crafting birthday card but this has given me so many new ideas. Thank you!

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I used to host a craft club where everyone just brought along their own individual projects to work on but I like the idea of everyone making the same project together. I’m not sure I can do it right now but saving the thought for the future!

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That’s always fun too. Or if everyone is knitting they just sit and knit together. But yeah try a craft to do together one time. It’s so nice to work on the same thing while you chat.

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🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

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Aw, this is lovely. I always feel like it is a colossal achievement just to get my friends together for a meal!

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💯

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This Pauline blouse 😍😍😍 please tell me a dress is in the works

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Yes we have one coming for summer with the same lace but sleeveless!

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I spy Ria! ❤️❤️

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