“The first step in crafting the life you want is to get rid of everything you don’t.”
— Joshua Becker
Paper chains are having a moment for this holiday season. These nostalgic beauties have been a simple craft you can make with young kids for ages. I’ve read opinions that it’s an act of slowing down. Perhaps, next year is predicted to be the year of Analog, paper chain making fits right into that description.
It’s been a year, and we need a little peace even if we have to carve it out in the small space of our homes. I see it as more than a trend, it is a quiet act of rebellion. A push back against consumerism that propels trillionaire status and AI replacing creative humans.
It’s simple, made by humans and beautiful.
For my part, I took old galleys and broken books, vintage books which are falling apart and gave them new life.
Recycling is the way of used book sellers, so I took great care in curating the loveliest illustrations. You can make your own or find some here in my shop. I did all the cutting for you, only assembly is required.
If you are local and looking for materials to start form scratch, I highly suggest one of my favorite craft stores, Urban Source, upcycling never looked so pretty. It’s packed full of treasures to inspire. Many of the materials are donated, and repurposed to live a new life for the lucky maker that takes them home.
I have a tradition of visiting as soon as my December term ends for little treasures to gift and make through the winter.
If you’re looking ways to build your list for the Year of Analog, yes, it’s a thing. You can find a treasure of crafts over at Woodlark. Ashley Koshimiz’s crafts are beautiful, low waste and many are nature based.
Stay human-made, and support woman owned indie businesses, they need it.
