{"id":315227,"date":"2026-02-19T14:00:25","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T19:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/girlslife.com\/?p=315227"},"modified":"2026-02-19T12:10:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T17:10:17","slug":"grandmacore-hobbies-are-back","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/make-it-cute\/315227\/grandmacore-hobbies-are-back\/","title":{"rendered":"Grandmacore hobbies are back (and perfect for winter weekends)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Looking for a new creative hobby? It\u2019s time to take some inspo from the grandmacore aesthetic and embrace all things cozy and vintage. Use this roundup to elevate your Sunday afternoons in a way your Gran would totally approve of…<\/span><\/p>\n

Crocheting<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Arguably one of *the*<\/span> quintessential grandmacore activities, crocheting is a classic for obvious reasons. From its versatility (you can make anything, from stuffed animals to cute tops), to its ease (only a few supplies and a quick tutorial vid are necessary), to its relaxing vibe (best enjoyed by candlelight with a comfort playlist in the background), it\u2019s the perfect activity for an afternoon snowed in. All you need is a pair of needles, a hook, yarn and some Pinterest inspo. And when in doubt, you can always buy a Woobles kit to get started (which, btw, make the cutest bag charms).<\/span><\/p>\n

Jigsaw Puzzles<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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There\u2019s something about puzzling\u2014it\u2019s somehow both calming and stimulating at the same time, and it\u2019s a great way to decompress while also having something to work towards. What\u2019s more, doing puzzles is proven to boost your IQ, improve your attention span and make you a better problem solver. Whether you\u2019re into modern puzzles (check out <\/span>puzzledly<\/span><\/a>), vintage designs or looks that match your specific aesthetic, there\u2019s a design out there to occupy your brain *and* please your eyes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Baking<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Whipping up sweet treats has always been a beloved pastime, but now it\u2019s getting even more hype. While you could make the usual boxed brownie batter or chocolate chip cookies, there\u2019s something magical about leaning into older or more niche recipes that makes the experience that much more rewarding. Next time you\u2019re craving something delicious and feel like throwing a cute apron on, try something like sourdough bread (check out <\/span>this article<\/span><\/a> for more inspo), novelty pies or homemade cinnamon rolls.<\/span><\/p>\n

Embroidery<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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You\u2019d be surprised at how you can achieve with a needle and thread. Whether you\u2019ve got an item of clothing that needs to be spruced up with a cute design (we heart cherries and bows on a back jean pocket) or some patches that need to be bedazzled, embroidery is your friend. It\u2019s simple, easy to learn and yields some srsly adorable results. It\u2019s always fun to use a kit (grab one at your local craft store), but it\u2019s even better if you can repurpose something you don\u2019t love anymore by adding extra flair.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Scrapbooking<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Journaling just got upgraded. A scrapbook is like a physical flip through of your fave memories, and the options are endless. Whether you love layering photos (digicam flicks always look extra aesthetic), adding mementos from your life or making pretty designs and layouts with artsy materials, there\u2019s a way to scrapbook that\u2019s right for everyone. What\u2019s more, once you\u2019ve finished your scrapbook, you have something to look back on forever\u2014and nostalgia is grandmacore\u2019s best friend.
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Check out our Insta @girlslifemag<\/a> for more creative inspo!<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Image credits: @glowingandwell<\/a>, @naomicartoons, <\/a>@goldenhourabode, <\/a>@wiktorialipiecc, <\/a>@saltwaterstitches, <\/a>@martinamartian<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Looking for a new creative hobby? It\u2019s time to take some inspo from the grandmacore aesthetic and embrace all things cozy and vintage. Use this roundup to elevate your Sunday afternoons in a way your Gran would totally approve of… Crocheting Arguably one of *the* quintessential grandmacore activities, crocheting is a classic for obvious reasons. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1864,"featured_media":316674,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[304,289],"tags":[1284,8704,62359,62360,54259,40313,62358,62357,6697,62361],"class_list":["post-315227","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-diys","category-make-it-cute","tag-baking","tag-cozy","tag-cozy-aesthetic","tag-cozy-hobbies","tag-crocheting","tag-embroidery","tag-grandma-aesthetic","tag-grandmacore","tag-vintage","tag-vintage-hobbies"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/315227","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1864"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=315227"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/315227\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/316674"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=315227"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=315227"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=315227"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}