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Top3 compact crafts for travel

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Top3 compact crafts for travel

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Cricut Joy Smart Machine

Overall Best / Pro Choice

Cricut Joy Smart Machine

Incredibly compact and portable smart cutting machine for custom labels, decals, and cards
Works with Smart Materials™ for long, continuous cuts without the need for a cutting mat
Simple Bluetooth connection and an intuitive app make it easy to create on the go from any device

Winsor & Newton Watercolor Set

Best for Artists

Winsor & Newton Watercolor Set

Professional-quality Cotman pocket set includes 12 half pans of vibrant, high-transparency colors
Ultra-compact durable plastic box features an integrated mixing palette and a travel brush
Perfect for plein air painting and travel sketching with colors that blend and layer beautifully

Embroidery Kit for Beginners

Best Relaxing Hobby

Embroidery Kit for Beginners

Includes everything needed to start: stamped patterns, hoops, needles, and plenty of vibrant thread
The pre-printed fabric pattern provides an easy guide for beginners and is water-soluble for cleanup
Compact and lightweight: the ideal 'slow craft' to take on planes, trains, or quiet getaways