Hobbies, whether they're crafty or sporty, are good to have. They develop our skills and mood, support a feeling of competence and independence, and may even be a good basis for finding community and making new friends.
If you manage to master your hobby and acquire a new skill, you can even make a small profit or teach others! These people are living examples of the mastery of a hobby.
Jim here made all of these models from wood
Seems like the real deal, at first glance, right?
These sloth hangers and hangin' just right
This jar quilt took 3 years to complete
This crafter likes to hide their creations in public areas for strangers to find and enjoy!
A cake stand with real pressed flowers, all handmade
A low-maintenance houseplant fit for professional plant killers
Driftwood, patience, and a golden pair of hands
A curtain made entirely of family slides
By far the most talented and revered crafter on the list
There are exactly 117 screwdrivers in this flower
A trusty snowman never truly melts
This mother made her daughter hearing aid charms
Bottle caps as flower petals that won't wilt
Three generations in one frame: a keepsake made of grandma's, great gran's, and great great gran's doilies
