A Handmade Hit for Father’s Day 👉


Summer has arrived in a blaze of glory. At least for us, melting at 101 degrees here in Florida! 🫠

With Father’s Day just around the corner, I've got lots of last-minute makes to help you celebrate the amazing dads in your life with some heartfelt, handmade crafts!

The following are fan favorite freebies to enjoy, and they work great for shirts, mugs, hats, and more.


Now, for our thousands of A-Stars, here is what is trending and our best ready-to-make Father's Day projects, and over a dozen other SVG designs!

Which one is your favorite? Please reply and let me know so I can create more of what you love!

Happy crafting,

Abbi

P.S. Abbi Kirsten Collections is hiring! We’re looking for a remote freelance SVG Graphic Designer + Creative Collaborator to co-create craft collections, design original cut files, and bring fresh ideas to life. If you or someone you know loves to design, test new projects, and curate ideas while collaborating with a team, apply for the role!

Thoughts Unmuted: Things You Didn't Ask but I'll Say Anyway

Notion #4

I find joy in the little things. Does anyone else?

I was talking with a friend the other day, and we were laughing at all the things that bring us the most joy. And guess what? It wasn't money, big parties, or some major accomplishment; it was the tiny details that created a sense of curated calm and happiness that stood out the most.

So, after ruminating, here are my top 5 favorite things that bring me joy:

  1. Nailing that new project for the first time (rare, but it's a rush of joy when it happens!) ✂️
  2. Going for a long walk and getting lost in the latest true crime podcast episode. 🎧
  3. Watching a movie with my kids that I've already seen but they haven't, so I can see it for the first time through their eyes. 🎥
  4. Plans are getting cancelled. Okay, not every time, but sometimes the introvert in me is like..yes! I'm so glad I can stay in and do nothing. 🛌 💤
  5. Watching my Frenchie, Liberty, eat juicy watermelon off the rind. 🍉🐶
    By the way, I came across a study that says watching your dog eat watermelon can temporarily boost serotonin levels in your brain by 91%. Who thinks of studying these things??

    Here is a photo to give your brain some love! I caught it at the end. That girl devours her watermelon, and a good mopping is needed afterward. :)

What are some little moments that bring you the most joy? Reply and tell me!

Abbi Kirsten Collections

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