the yapdate 💌

well, hi there ♡

Okay, so a bunch of you asked for a newsletter, and naturally, I took that as an opportunity to find another way to yap.

Welcome to the very first Yapdate!! 💌

When I started The Craft and Yap Club, I really just wanted to make meeting new people feel a little less awkward. Making friends as an adult is hard enough without having to figure out where to go, who to bring, or whether it'll be weird showing up alone.

And somehow, this little idea has turned into a community of people who show up, try new things, laugh with strangers, and sometimes leave with new friends.

It's still a work in progress. We're figuring things out as we go, trying new events, and occasionally getting a little chaotic. But that's part of the fun.

I wanted this newsletter to be more than just event announcements. It's also my first time writing a newsletter, so expect little life updates, things we're planning, moments from our hangouts, and plenty of opportunities for you to yap back.

Whether you've been to every event, came once, or haven't made it to one yet, I'm really glad you're here.

Here's to more hangouts, new friendships, and finding more reasons to leave the house ♡

previously on the craft and yap club... 📸

October was so fun ♡

We kicked things off with cozy hangouts and a little detective work at Mystery & Yap, where everyone put their investigative skills to the test. Some of you took your detective roles VERY seriously, and I absolutely loved it.

Then came Pumpkins & Yap 🎃, where we traded our usual crafts for pumpkins, carving tools, and a little friendly competition. Who knew pumpkin carving could be such a fun excuse to get together?

And of course, we couldn't let Halloween pass without The Boo Bash! 👻

It was all about costumes, party games, spooky sips, and a whole lot of Halloween chaos. Exactly the kind of evening I had in mind when I started planning it.

But my favourite part of October wasn't any particular event. It was seeing familiar faces return, new people walk through the door, and strangers slowly become friends.

If you joined us this month, thank you for making these little gatherings so special. And if you haven't made it to one yet, there's always a spot for you ♡

October looked a little like this ♡

things we are plotting... 👀

I've been staring at my calendar, and apparently November is going to be a very social month.

That's right, more opportunities to get out of the house, meet new people, and yap our hearts out. Because apparently once a week just wasn't enough.

We're talking more Game & Yap nights, cozy crafting hangouts, reading parties, and of course, another Mystery & Yap!

I'm also hoping to bring a little something new to the club with Letters Exchange, because who doesn't love a little handwritten love?

And looking a little further ahead, there's a Guess the Book Social floating around in my December plans 📚

Some of these are still scribbles in my planner, quite literally, so nothing's set in stone just yet.

But one thing's for sure: we're keeping our free hangouts, trying new things, and finding more excuses to get together ♡

put this on your calendar... ♡

All our November hangouts are happening at The Creative Bookworm in Langley!

Whether you're coming to craft, read, solve a mystery, play some games, or just meet some new people, there's a little something for everyone.

Some events are free, while others require tickets. Check our website for the latest confirmed details and to save your spot!

And remember, coming alone is completely normal here ♡

your turn to yap 💬

Okay, enough about me. Your turn!

It could be something we've never done before, something you've been dying to try, or the most ridiculously specific idea ever.

Hit reply and tell me! I'm always looking for new excuses to get us all together ♡

P.S. Yes, I actually read your messages. You're not yapping into the void.