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Because I simply can't stare at my phone anymore.
It comes with a rolling pin, bag of clay chips, storage box, roll of string, three wooden circles, five pouches of mica powder, five shaping tools, 35 jewelry accessories (earring hooks, pendants, rings, and clips), and 46 blocks of colourful polymer clay.
Get it on Amazon Canada for $29.99. Also available in a larger kit.
I got this thing at the start of quarantine when I didn’t have a job and desperately needed a hobby. And let me tell you, it did wonders for my anxiety. I’ve always liked drawing and painting, but never got serious enough to build a stock of supplies. So, while I was scouring the internet for fun stuff to distract myself with, I came across this baby. It’s Wacom’s “beginner” model that doesn’t cost $1,000.
Now, despite being an entry-level tablet, it doesn’t seem to be lacking anything too major. A seasoned graphic designer might be able to tell the difference, but I’ve had it for almost a year now and haven’t thought about upgrading at all. Plus, the free design programs it comes with have saved me more than a dime or two on design subscriptions. In comparison to the cost and value of other models I’ve seen, this tablet is a steal.
It comes with a stylus, ten extra nibs, and three design programs.
Get it on Amazon Canada for $88.07.
If you're feeling real adventurous, try these fountain dip pens instead.
Get the calligraphy guide for $9.15 and the pair of brush pens for $9.99, both on Amazon Canada.
Get it on Amazon Canada for $10.56. Also available in a book of crosswords.
Check out this sketchbook with thick paper that your markers won't bleed through.
Get the pack of 40 on Amazon Canada for $32.99 (originally $49.99).
It comes with a safety pin, fabric, two spools of cotton thread, and five elastic strips.
Get it from ThreadtheNeedleFab on Etsy for $21.99.
Don't forget to grab some pencil crayons, too.
Get it on Amazon Canada for $11.32.
It's waterproof, so you can even read in the tub.
Get it on Amazon Canada for 139.99+. Also available with a higher storage capacity.
It comes with a wooden ring, digital pattern download, macrame knot guide, and a bundle of cotton cord.
Get it from Minimalistmacrame on Etsy for $34.99+. Available in nine colours.
You'll get a total of 16 envelopes, 32 pages, and 16 stickers. You might want to grab some colourful pens while you're at it!
Get it on Amazon Canada for $15.99.
It can be played on its own, or together with this base game and expansion pack if you've got more than three players.
Get it on Amazon Canada for $44.68 (originally $49.99).
"I'm not a fan of regular polish (mainly because I'm just too impatient to let it dry), and I definitely don't have the skills to even attempt acrylic nails. So I thought gel polish would be a happy medium. I chose this one because it doesn't have a base, meaning I can just pop it over my feet when I'm painting my toenails." —May Ning
Check out May's full review of this UV lamp here!
And don't forget to grab a gel top coat to cure those nails to perfection.
Get it on Amazon Canada for $25.99.
Saga is super weird, super fast-paced, and super freakin' fun to read. It follows the story of an unlikely couple from planets that have always been at war with each other. They have a kid, and chaos in their galaxy ensues. You'll meet a bunch of zany characters along the way, each of which is illustrated in the bright and satisfyingly crisp illustration style of Fiona Staples.
If you're not ready to commit to the whole compendium, just grab the first volume instead.
Get it on Amazon Canada for $65.43 (originally $79.50). Also available on Kindle and ComiXology.
Get it from Da Brigh for $24.95.
Don't forget to pick up some Keanu-worthy pencil crayons, too.
Get it on Amazon Canada for $14.41 (originally $18.99).
You might want to grab a pack of metallic markers to use on the black pages.
Get it on Amazon Canada for $21.99.