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Introducing the Pet Corner! How to Create Your Own Pet Thread
by SoulfullyAButterfly
Last post
 October 27th
...See more Do you have a furry, feathered, or finned friend who makes your days a little brighter? Or perhaps a beloved pet whose stories you could share forever? We’d love to meet them!  Welcome to the Pet Corner, a cozy little space in Hobby Zone where we can celebrate our pets, share their adventures, and get to know one another through the animals we love. How does it work? We want everyone to have their own little corner to share their pet’s story! Here’s how to get started: 1) Create your own pet thread! Start a new thread with a fun title featuring your pet or pets. Here are a few ideas to inspire you: - Misty’s Cat Adventures - Meet My Bunnies! - My Little Bird Family Feel free to get creative and make the title your own! 2. Share updates in your thread. Got a cute new picture? A funny story? A milestone, a mischievous moment, or just a little update about your pet’s day? Add it to your existing thread! That way, all your pet’s stories and adventures stay together in one place, and we can follow along as they grow and make memories. 3. Visit other members’ threads! Pet Corner is all about sharing and connecting. Drop by to say hello, admire someone’s adorable companion, ask questions, or celebrate their latest update. You never know what friendships might grow from a shared love of animals! You can subscribe to individual forum threads to stay updated. Note: * All kinds of animals are welcome! Cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, fish, reptiles, and every other animal friend you’d like to share. * You don’t have to own a pet to participate. Former pet owners, animal lovers, and anyone who enjoys hearing pet stories are welcome, too. * Please keep conversations kind, respectful, and supportive. Let’s make this a happy space for everyone. * For the sake of keeping things organized, please continue posting your updates in your own thread rather than creating a new one for every update. Ready to Share? Introduce us to your animal companions! Tell us their names, ages, personalities, favorite activities, or the story of how they became part of your life. And if you have a picture you’d like to share, we’d love to see it! We can’t wait to meet your pets and follow along with all their adventures! Have any questions or don't understand how to create a separate thread? Feel welcome to ask below or PM me for guidance.
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🐈‍⬛ The Hobby Zone Taglist!
by MistyMagic
Last post
 August 23rd
...See more This thread controls an auto-updating taglist. The current list is pasted below. To add yourself to this taglist, press the Reply button in this post and write the exact words “Please add me.” To remove yourself from this taglist, press the Reply button in this post and write the exact words, “Please remove me.” UPDATED 27 October 2025 by Cassie @adaptableOcean4193 @Aileen1114117 @AJ1232005 @Aliceiin3rdwonderland @AquaNyo303 @beachyone @Bella20 @BelovedMe @butdoesanyonenotice @butterlycow @calmmoon2104 @calmSky3414 @charmingSky5972 @confidentrabbit7311 @CosmicMiracle @daydreammemories @DipityEnigma @EchoicEternity @EmotionsListener @FallandWinterPlease00 @Fristo @hiraxx @iloveyouxx @Interestingkiwi @interlligentshawzk @intoxfantasy @jujubears @Katieinbloom @LadyOrgasma @Liv125 @Lou73 @LoveMyMoonflowers @lyricalAngel70 @MarinaLexi @Merliah001 @MilaAvery @Mishka1599 @MistyMagic @Mrunal11 @MunchieTaters @mytwistedsoul @NicholasW @Paisleykaat @Paprika001 @practicalTree3613 @PurpleLady568 @sadcat13 @SerenitysFire @shiningBeauty72 @SleepyShyCat @SmileSravani @SomebodySpicy13 @SparklingSeashells @Sunisshiningandsoareyou @sweetrosa1987 @ThadSterling @theboymoana @thetoastgod @tidyHickory3283 @victoriousblue17 @warmheartedCamp3360 @WarmLightXO @wisly03 @WorkingitThrough2 @WorriedMagpie
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Introducing our brand new category: Crocheting and Knitting!
by Heather225
Last post
 August 12th
...See more Inspired by a discussion with @SafeEmbrace, I have added a dedicated category for the knitters and crocheters to talk about their WIPs, show pictures, share tutorials, ask for help, and more! In honor of this new category, please share: What are you currently working on? What is a project you're proud of?
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What it takes to be a backyard astronomer
by Starflows
Last post
 October 20th
...See more As a beginner backyard astronomer all i can say is you dont need a 900meter whatever super ultra to see the beauty of the night sky all you need is just a pair of eyes or even your phone even binoculars work just remember astronomy is about seeing not going there so remember if you really wanna experience something that feels like magic the answer is looking up 
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Light pollution awareness
by Starflows
Last post
 October 20th
...See more Ever wondered why you cant see many stars? Or even the milky way? If your asking this your likely in a city with alot of light pollution this has became a really big problem for nature and astronomy  what is light pollution? Light pollution happens when there is alot of light in somewhere dark a very good example of this is street lamps with out shades they send light everywhere not just the ground everywhere this confuses birds blocks light from stars reaching you even turtles get affected by it  what is a good solution? simple answer: making the light go only to the ground and avoiding light on high places  how is this gonna benefit nature? Artificial light makes birds insects turtles and other animals confused and you know what happens when you get lost  Thanks for reading if you came all the way down here
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I'm back
by blissfulSoul2956
Last post
 October 19th
...See more Was sick lately now I'm back, as usual.
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Dipping your toe into a hobby
by WinterWren11
Last post
 October 16th
...See more I like to make handmade cards for people's birthdays and christmas, and each year I end up doing various crafts. I have done layered card, watercolour (albeit this was my worst!!), embroidered card, embroidered calico and cross stitch inserted into the card, woven paper and even more. This year I'm having a go at quilling.  This always gives me a fun opportunity to try different crafts and techniques, almost all of which are inexpensive and engaging. I never realised there were so many options! What different crafts have you all had a go at? 
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Hii everyone, another day of my hobby
by blissfulSoul2956
Last post
 October 4th
...See more So , i chased this guy down around 15 mins for this pose btw 😭  https://ibb.co/ZzHknMKW
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Hlour!!
by blissfulSoul2956
Last post
 October 4th
...See more  i know I'm pretty much boring atleast not my hobby is , https://ibb.co/1WYsTmF
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Day 4 ig
by blissfulSoul2956
Last post
 October 3rd
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Knotted Friendship Bracelets
by TovaCares76
Last post
 August 10th
...See more This is another one of my therapeutic hobbies! I love making knotted friendship bracelets out of embroidery floss. You can also use yarn, craft string, anything you have. I started with yarn. :)  I wear the majority of them too! I have some the represent friends of mine, some represent things in my life, and some I just think are pretty!  If you want to try to learn how to do this I recommend two channels on YT MashaKnots Craftanatic Both of these creators teach step by step how to make the bracelets, and they do the best job out of anyone else explaining how to do things. Masha also has two books which I love. Once you learn how to read patterns, you can go to braceletbook.com and they have thousands of patterns you can make, a lot of them along with pictures other creators have posted! If you do make some bracelets please post them so I can see them! :) 
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Sketches from Ipad
by IngeniousFriend69
Last post
 July 15th
...See more Posting one of my sketch i did last year..hoping to get back on track on sketching again. #Jai_shree_ram.
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My Various Crafts
by TovaCares76
Last post
 April 10th
...See more I am starting a new hobby journal filled with the various other crafts I do because I don't just knit blankets! I need a break every now and then! So one of my hobbies is sticker collecting. I use them everywhere. I got this lovely book of stickers and thought, this would be so pretty on a decorative box. So I found a set of boxes with cute locks, got some white paint and some Modge Podge and went into decorating this box. This was my first time doing a project like this and I think it turned out pretty well. A friend gave me the idea to put a small figure on top of the box, so I think I will put a rosary holder, or a prayer on top. But it's a lovely box for my nightstand. Now I have a bigger box just waiting for a new idea. :) 
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Skiing can be dangerous
by Phoenix221
Last post
 December 18th, 2025
...See more This past weekend I went skiing for the first time this season. I'm not new to it, but I was pretty rusty from last year since I didn't have much time for it. I live in the Midwest, so there aren't that many good hills. The one I went to though wasn't too crowded because of the -26 degree windchill.  After going down a few times on the easier hills, I got to the advanced, thinking it would all come back to me. I was wrong.  I feel down multiple times, and on one occasion came down the hill so fast I crashed through one of the barriers at the bottom of the hill and fell onto the frozen river. Some people on the sidelines helped me out, and I was banged up pretty good. I did all of this with my back injury, which probably wasn't the best idea. I'm scared my leg (which I fell on after a bad fall), might be sprained. It's not my fault I wanted to go skiing in my current condition, right?
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In 2025, I started taking Singing classes... finally!
by ButterflyBuddy
Last post
 December 16th, 2025
...See more Hey there everybody,  I just want to take an opportunity to share that I began giving time, energy and money to my hobbies in 2025... and they are paying off. In terms of my mental health, having a safe space, and feeling like I have a sense of who I am.  I started taking weekly music classes in the beginning of the year... and I am still at it! (Although I did postpone a lot of sessions.. I am happy that I am still going!). And I just want to say that it has been probably the best investment of my life. The trainer is really good at their job and kind. I am getting actual, honest, accurate and kind feedback on something I love to do ... and this is a place which understands why I would be interested in getting to know more about a subject.. just because. That feeling of being understood, without having to explain and persuade the material value of my hobbies/interests - Is probably something I have never felt before. And I can tell you, it is a truly great feeling.  I may not become a musician, as younger me would have dreamt of becoming, but I can still attest to the fact that there is merit to pursuing your hobbies for just hobbies. Even today, whenever I feel lost, or feel like I have nothing to say/feel/think, or tears don't stop/flow, whether I feel too numb or too zappy... I find myself naturally wanting to listen to music and sing my heart out. It really does let my heart breathe. I think that itself is something of a worthy goal in itself. If you can, invest in your hobbies and interests. They keep you close to yourself.  (And just another quick point... make sure you are being kind to your financial health as well... it goes a long way.)

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Welcome to Hobby Zone! This is where you can discover and explore how our hobbies can help us maintain good mental health. Hobbies can be therapeutic and promote healing. The purpose of this community is to provide a supportive and inclusive space and to share your hobbies.


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Community Space: A place for discussions, check-ins and introductions.

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