Getting tired of the endless doomscrolling? You’re probably looking into hobbies that will take you away from your screen and keep your hands busy. If you’re someone who’s getting into journaling or you’re simply obsessed with beautiful stickers, pens, and crafts, we’ve got you covered with this list of local shops that will support your hobby:

Scribe

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Just when you thought getting the perfect notebook was the end, wait until you discover the world of fountain pens and inks. For over 15 years, Scribe has been the go-to for premium-quality pens and stationery. They house cult-fave brands such as Pilot, Esterbrook, and Kaweco if you want to get started collecting fountain pens. The store also offers stamps, wax seals, and notebooks.

You can browse their products IRL at SM Aura, SM Megamall, and Eastwood, or order from the convenience of your home through their official website.

Everything Calligraphy

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Elevate your writing experience when you buy your tools at Everything Calligraphy. The specialty store has been curating products from over 60 brands worldwide since 2015, so you’ll find premium stationery here. You can easily order online, but if you want to feel paper and see their vast collection of inks and pens, visit their showroom at 219 Barasoain St., Brgy. Little Baguio, San Juan City.

Analog

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If you’re on the hunt for Japanese stationery brands, you’ll find them over at Analog. There’s no need to secure a visa and fly overseas when you can browse fountain pens, inks, and other stationery when you visit their branches at Shangri-la Plaza, Mistukoshi BGC, and Greenhills Mall.

Common Room PH

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Have you been missing your favorite local artists at sticker events? There’s no need to wait for the next one, as you can support them when you visit a Common Room branch. The arts and crafts store champions homegrown crafters and brands that support different creative hobbies. You’ll find kits that will get you started with crocheting, quirky stickers, and even spaces for crafting at Common Room. With over 200 brands in their collaborative space, it’s truly a treasure trove for goodies that will keep

Shop online or visit their branches at The Atrium of Makati, UP Town Center, Power Plant Mall, Alabang Town Center, and Ayala Malls Manila Bay.

Bee Happy Crafts

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Getting serious with your crafty projects? Bee Happy Crafts is every crafter’s heaven on Earth. It’s the largest paper-crafting store in the country, housing brands such as Cricut, Silhouette, and Ohuhu. They have sticker cutters, label makers, and punchers – everything you’ll need to get started with journaling or your next paper hobby.

The Craft Central

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Looking into supporting more local makers? The Craft Central is another specialty store that houses crafts by Filipino artists, from stickers to postcards. If you’re looking for other hobbies, they also offer a collection of hobby kits that will get you started, minus the pressure of buying too many materials before getting started.

You can browse products from The Craft Central online or visit their stores located at Greenbelt, Vertis North, SM Megamall, SM North EDSA, and SM MOA.

Mira Stationers

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Haven’t found the perfect notebook for your journal yet? One of the community’s favorite notebook brands includes Leuchtturm 1917, and Mira Stationers is the best place to get them. They have an extensive collection of notebook brands too, including Sakae Tomoe River, Rhodia, and Kunisawa. For your writing needs, you can browse from fountain pens, ballpoint pens, gel pens, and mechanical pencils.

Shop online or visit a branch at Opus Mall and Uptown Mall.

Simple Days PH

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You know what’s up when you get started with Japanese Stationery, and you can browse various brands at Simple Days PH. From the classic Traveler’s Company and Hobonichi to pens and accessories, make sure to ready your budget (or not at all, we won’t judge).

Simple Days PH’s products are available on e-commerce sites, or you can order via Instagram or Facebook, and enjoy 12% off.

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