That MidLife Crafter

The packing question every craft-curious beginner has. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝗜 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴?' comes up in almost every first session. Having a simple answer — one project, one small pouch, nothing fancy — removes the biggest barrier before it stops someone from trying. This kind of simple framework is exactly what I'd build into an in-store beginner series.

I've been thinking about the craft trends of 2026 — and what they say about what people actually need right now. The top trends aren't fast, viral, or technically impressive. They're slow. Tactile. Intentional. Air dry clay. Preserved moss art. Personalized handmade pieces. The common thread: you can't rush any of them. They reward patience. They create something that lasts. As the founder of That MidLife Crafter — a creative community for women (and men) in midlife — this shift toward slow, meaningful making is exactly what I've been building toward. Creativity isn't just a hobby. For many people, it's the thing that makes everything else bearable. And the 2026 craft world is finally catching up to what this community has known all along. Full roundup of the trends worth trying — link in comments. #ThatMidLifeCrafter #CreativeEntrepreneur #MidlifeWomen #SlowCraft #CraftTrends2026 #ContentCreator #WomenWhoCreate #CreativityMatters #HandmadeLife

I spent years telling myself I wasn't creative. Not as a casual disclaimer — I genuinely believed it. The kind of belief that quietly closes doors before you even try them. Then, in my mid-forties, something shifted. I picked up a craft. Then another. Not to be productive. Not to monetize a skill. Just to make something with my hands and feel the quiet satisfaction of a beginning, a middle, and an end — something my workday rarely offered. That experience led me to start That MidLife Crafter — a content brand built for the midlife women (and men) who've lost touch with their creative spark, and need a slower, warmer, more honest on-ramp back to it. I've taken a break. And coming back, I'm clearer than ever about what this community is for: → Not productivity. Presence. → Not perfection. Progress. → Not going viral. Going deeper. If you're a wellness brand, a craft supplier, or a company whose products belong in the hands of engaged midlife women — I'd love to connect. My audience trusts slow, real recommendations. That's rare, and I don't take it lightly. And if you're here simply because you, too, believe creativity belongs in the second half of life — welcome. Pull up a chair. 🔗 Watch my re-introduction video scheduled for tomrrow, Thursday May 28th on my YouTube Channel. https://lnkd.in/g4eiwcPQ

Uh-Oh - this creativity did NOT turn out like I expected - is this a Pour Disaster? Check out my first video! https://lnkd.in/gVfRD7bK We can only get better going forward!

This isn't a joke - I am really going LIVE on April 1st with the first video series for That MidLife Crafter! Click on the LEARN MORE link to head over to YouTube. My request - hit subscribe and hit the alarm bell to get notified when the videos are live. Why "That MidLife Crafter"? I have spent many years believing that I had no creativity. Over the course of the past 5 or 6 years, I’ve come to believe that rediscovering creativity isn’t just a personal joy; it’s a powerful way to stay engaged, inspired, and connected to others. That is what has lead me to venture to start a YouTube channel. In 2026, I will step into my biggest fear, which is just being me and sharing my passion that creativity fuels purpose, and when we share our talents, we give back in ways that uplift our communities; because to me, Giving Back is important and Community is needed more than ever. #thatmidlifecrafter #craftwithpurpose #progressoverperfection