spring has SPRUNG (manifesting)! This April edition of muse-ings is filled with lots of springy dreams. Enjoy our curated list of fun craft classifieds, lots of random reccs, and some sweet notes on letter writing. It was a very inspiring newsletter to write, and i believe it will offer some creative inspo in return <3
See you soon, I hope!
something to begin: Planting <3 Spring is upon us, and the time to plant is HERE. Every year my roommate and I say, we should plant a garden and every year we wait too long and decide it is no longer possible… but this year I am reminding you (and me!) that now is the time to begin! Explore this short gardening guide from an old edition of muse-ing & dig into more at home gardening tips here.
P.S. I recently learned from a real-life-gardener that burlap coffee sacks can make a great home for plants. now that’s on reduce, reuse, recycle :)
Something to read: MARSHA by Tourmaline! MARSHA is the first biography of the trans activist, Marsha P Johnson. The book is written in beautiful prose and tells the vibrant story of Marsha P Johnson’s abundant life. Author, Tourmaline, is also an expansive artist and you can learn more about her approach to creativity in this Creative Independent interview.
Something to make: Actually COOL Perler Bead crafts!!! I inherited an extensive collection of perler beads a few years ago because I cannot say no :/ Although they have collected loads of dust in my basement, I am finally ready to put them to use! There are soooo many creative ways to use perler beads that feel totally elevated and not like an eight year old in grown up body (although that’s cool too.) Check out some of my fave pinterest finds
Beacon Adhesive is hiring interns!
Interested in learning more about marketing for a crafty business? Beacon Adhesive is looking for currently enrolled college seniors who are studying marketing, design, or anything related to apply for their onsite internship (in Mount Vernon NY!).
From Beacon:
As a Marketing & Branding Intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience driving campaigns, creating content, and supporting influencer collaborations across social and email platforms. This is an excellent opportunity for college seniors pursuing marketing, communications, or related fields who want real-world experience and mentorship—and the possibility of a full-time role after the season!
Brooklyn Creative Re-Use just opened their doors in Industry city & are looking for volunteers!
If you love craft materials, and sifting through the forgotten treasures of others, than this spot is perfect for you. Explore their website here to learn more info and go check out the new spot next time you are in Industry City NY <3
Go to Italy with Ali LaBelle !
Are you itching to explore creative travel and dying to go to Italy to do it? El Camino Travel is hosting a six day trip in two of Italy’s great design cities, in the company of Ali LaBelle — a creative director and tastemaker whose work centers on craft, beauty, and the story behind how things are made.
Waiting Mag is open for pitches!
Waiting Mag is looking for essays, artwork, and all other takes on what it’s like to be a working class creative in NYC. According to them (and us!): every working class creative in New York helps to create this city’s magnetic energy.
Explore what they are looking for &
Jenna O’Brien, in a recent substack post, dove deeply into the Magic of the Written Word. Her exploration of all things hand-written propelled me into my own obsession of this wonderful art form.
What I love about Jenna’s discussion of the written word is that she emphasizes the intention of hand-writing, but also the way that leaving notes and writing letters can be both a way to connect and also an intentional art practice.
Liz, the founder of RecCreate, often talks about how baking cakes for her loved ones birthdays is a creative practice that she gets to engage in repeatedly throughout the year. For her it is a dedicated opportunity to express creativity and also a chance to celebrate the people who mean the most to her. I think letter writing can be like this too.
It doesn’t have to be extensive or elaborate to be a creative practice. The wonderful thing about birthdays and other celebrations is they happen continuously throughout the year. If you make a habit of writing a card, or designing some sweet hand-written note for your closest friends/family then a handful of times every year you are engaging in creativity!
And if you’re not the planning type, a spontaneous letter writing practice is just as good (if not better). Just last weekend I wrote a teeny tiny letter to say thank you to a friend for accompanying me on an evening out. It was a simple enough creation on my end, but made for a really sweet (and random!) gesture.
So take this as our invitation and informal encouragement to get out there and start writing things down! love letters! post-it note sweetness! a note on the door of your neighbors apartment! anything and everything is your creative practice :)
with that…
Next Sunday we are running a beaded bag charms and keychains session of Craft Club! Come to create your dream bag accessory with our extensive collection of glass, vintage, and novelty beads. Get the vision here… and get your ticket here<3
April is Earth Month! To celebrate, we will be getting crafty in a vision boarding session. Use our extensive collection of vintage/used/thrifted magazines to curate your dream earthly vision. Come to craft with other eco-concious cuties and expect conversation around building a better future for all of us!
We can not stop making RINGS! Katherine of Moonkat Studio joins us again in the studio for an afternoon of learning the lost wax method of carving our very own silver rings. This five hour workshop is a perfect way to spend your afternoon, and everyone gets their very own custom designed ring in the mail a few weeks later! Literally perfection. Join us!
Enough from us, what have YOU been finding inspiration in lately? What about the spring season gets you excited? Are you sitting on any big ideas? We want to know what these longer days and warmer winds are conjuring up!
Forever your Fans,
Zibby & Team RecCreate <3
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