Creative Hobbies

Turn your creativity into real income — even if you’re starting from scratch. Creative Hobbies That Make Money is a practical, beginner-friendly guide designed to help everyday people transform creative skills and hobbies into profitable side hustles. Whether you enjoy crafting, digital art, photography, blogging, handmade gifts, or DIY projects, this book shows you realistic ways to start earning from your creativity without needing a huge budget or business experience. Inside, you’ll discover how to turn popular creative hobbies into income opportunities, including: Handmade jewelry...

The author of Wishcraft and I Could Do Anything If Only I Knew What It Was..., Barbara Sher became famous for her extraordinary ability to help people define and achieve their goals. What Sher discovered is that some individuals simply cannot, and should not, decide on a single path; they are genetically wired to pursue many areas. Sher calls them “Scanners”—people whose unique type of mind does not zero in on a single interest but rather scans the horizon, eager to explore everything they see.

Our book, Fun Things to Do in Retirement provides a comprehensive guide to retirement planning. From understanding retirement to staying busy in retirement, our book covers all the topics you need to know.

What If You Saw Your Hobbies as a Form of Worship? Maybe you're an athlete or collector, a chef or film critic, a painter or video gamer. Your hobbies aren't arbitrary passions. The same God who formed your muscles and nervous system also formed the specific ways you love to play. He understands...

Crafting a Vibrant Retirement Filled with Creativity, Adventure, and Connection What if your happiest, most exciting years are still ahead of you? Retirement isn't about slowing down. It's about finally having the freedom to live life on your terms. After years of working hard, caring for others, and putting your own dreams on hold, you now have something truly priceless: time. The question is? what will you do with it? If you're worried about boredom, feeling isolated, or wondering how to make the most of this exciting new chapter, you're not alone. The good news is that retirement isn't ...

The Crafty Beekeeper is a resource for beekeepers and future beekeepers who desire to explore opportunities to get creative and make a side income with this hobby. Learn a variety of ways to use honey, wax and inspiration from the bee to hand-craft high value items that will supplement your income and help support your beekeeping hobby. By making hand crafted gifts, you will develop a creative outlet that keeps you working with your hands, getting in touch with your artistic side and inspiring others with the fascinating honey bee.

“Orenstein is such a breezy, funny writer, it’s easy to forget she’s an important thinker too.”—People In this lively, funny memoir, Peggy Orenstein sets out to make a sweater from scratch—shearing, spinning, dyeing wool—and in the process discovers how we find our deepest selves...

Your essential guide to reading tarot cards seamlessly—with confidence and ease Each of us holds gifts deep within and, with tarot, we have the power to unlock those gifts and make transformative discoveries. For beginner tarot readers, learning the cards—all 78 of them—and understanding...

🎉 Stay Young & Happy After 60 — Start Today with 20+ Gentle, Joyful Activities! Ever ask, “What should I do today?” This step-by-step guide turns free time into great times—with simple ways to move more, think sharper, and make real connections. No experience needed. No pressure. Just fun. What’s inside: color-print, plain-English instructions for 20+ of today’s most-loved activities—pickleball, chair yoga, tai chi, water aerobics, Mahjong, bridge, word games, gardening, photography walks, book clubs and more. Every chapter follows the same easy template so you can open to ...

🌊 Discover the Joy of Painting with Flow and Freedom Unlock the magic of watercolor—one brushstroke at a time. Your Watercolor Journey is your inspiring companion through the world of watercolor painting. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a returning artist ready to rediscover your creative spark, this beautifully written guide helps you paint with confidence, color, and heart. Inside you’ll find: Step-by-step lessons that make watercolor approachable, fun, and stress-free. Pro tips on color mixing, brush control, and blending techniques used by professional artists. Creative ...

Take a journey into the unparalleled realms of retirement with our sensational new eBook, Embracing Leisure. Ingeniously crafted, this book will guide you through numerous ways to multiply the joy in your golden years without any hint of monotony. Whether you are on the brink of retirement, a fresh retiree, or well within your retiring years, this book provides an array of rewarding prospects on every page turn. This book masterfully integrates the charm of new hobbies, the serenity of gardening, the thrill of sports, and the solitude of local exploration with the delight that comes from ...

The incredible true story of how a creative girl built a sustainable living doing all of the creative things she loves! And how you can too! Create your own journey as a skilled artisan, craftsperson selling wholesale and/or retail to owning your own boutique or retail store. Angela Catirina takes you on her own journey from starting as a child doing a craft show, to launching a successful wholesale artisan jewelry studio with $5 worth of beads and string from the clearance section of the craft store and television in the backseat of her car to pawn in case of emergencies. She made the ...

Part deeply personal memoir, part masterclass in storytelling, Plot Twist is a refreshingly honest look at the life of a writer whose stories have thrilled us for decades. With 100 million books in print worldwide and over twenty blockbuster television and film adaptations of his work, Harlan...

Ready to finally use your Cricut Maker 4 with confidence instead of frustration? Do you feel overwhelmed every time you open Design Space because nothing looks simple? Have you wasted vinyl, cardstock, or iron-on trying to figure out the right blade, pressure, or settings? Do you wish someone would just SHOW you what to click, how to cut, and what to avoid—clearly and visually? Let’s be honest: the Cricut Maker 4 is powerful—but incredibly confusing when you’re starting out. One wrong tap and you waste time, materials, and money. Most beginners quit before they ever enjoy the fun of...

The New York Times bestselling craft guide from comedian Amy Sedaris that inspired the hit TV show, At Home With Amy Sedaris. "Amy Sedaris is a kookier, kitschier version of Martha Stewart ... Simple Times is an ideal gift for the crafter who has crafted everything." —Associated Press It's...

❓ Do you dream of surprising your loved ones with meaningful, handmade gifts? ❓ Have you always wanted to try woodworking but felt it was too hard or required expensive tools? ❓ What if you could create beautiful, personalized projects in just one weekend—even as a beginner? There’s nothing more special than giving a gift made with your own hands. Store-bought items can’t compare to the time, care, and love that go into something you’ve crafted yourself. With Wooden Gift Projects for Beginners, you’ll discover just how easy and rewarding woodworking can be. Using simple ...

Do you long for the country life? Hobby Farming For Dummies is a practical guide that will show you how to handle all the basics of small-scale farming, from growing healthy crops to raising livestock and managing your property. You'll see how to decide what to farm, provide shelter and...

How to Write a Novel Before You Turn 13 is the ultimate guide for young, aspiring writers! Full of writing prompts and creative techniques, this book provides everything your child needs to turn their ideas into a complete novel—all before they even finish middle school. With 13 easy-to-follow steps, your child will gain the skills and confidence to create unforgettable characters, build exciting plots, and develop rich settings that make their stories come to life.

You do not need a sewing room, a huge fabric stash, or years of experience to begin quilting. You need simple tools, steady cutting, straight seams, and a first project you can actually finish. Quilting can look complicated from the outside. Finished quilts often seem full of perfect blocks, precise corners, beautiful fabrics, smooth layers, and binding that looks effortless. But every quilt begins with learnable basics. Quilting for Beginners is a practical written guide for anyone who wants to understand the quilting process, choose beginner-friendly supplies, cut fabric more accurately, ...

Traditionally, greenhouses were only for the rich. But this is not the case today. You can make your own greenhouse for next to nothing…and you don’t have to be an architect! Many people assume that growing your own food requires a certain skill, but you certainly don’t have to be a gardener! What you need is reliable knowledge from someone who started with just a handful of seeds and now uses their greenhouse to make an extra income. You need a step-by-step guide to planting, pruning, and harvesting. And most of all, you need a plan!