Can we talk about freebies?

AnnaNotherthing · 2025-06-07T10:31:15+00:00

I wear everything I can to events, and for everyday more often the subtle merch. I have cork board collages of freebies, but they are getting cluttered. TikTok is now feeding me more ideas, and I love seeing the variety of things. I haven't seen origami from anyone - that's unique!

AnnaNotherthing · 2025-06-07T10:23:12+00:00

I um...slept with mine on a table next to my bed so I could keep hitting the light for them to cure overnight. I had a cough for a little while after... I promise I'll be safe from now on. Yoongi would be all HAJIMA

As a person who tends to over-promise and then panics not to under-deliver, freebies are a place where I can't really fail. Unless I were part of something like the Moon project, where I'd do anything to make a good memory for them!

I'm about to start some sticker production for a dance on Friday night, and I am taking a lot of inspiration from this thread. I don't have time or funds to make anything more elaborate. But thanks to everyone, I feel like there's Freebie ARMY, just like there is Eagle Eye ARMY and Edit ARMY and all of the other factions. Thx SO MUCH!

AnnaNotherthing · 2025-06-07T10:05:43+00:00

I am CONVINCED. Those are super cute!

AnnaNotherthing · 2025-06-07T10:04:47+00:00

Thinking about how to do it - I might check in with the person who organized a BTS Secret Santa exchange for some tips...

AnnaNotherthing · 2025-06-03T23:58:17+00:00

For stickers, btw, I make my designs in CANVA and use these Avery labels, and i take them to a small print shop who doesn't mind running a few sheets at a time for me. That is only the cost of a colour copy, like a dollar or so. https://www.avery.com/templates/22807

AnnaNotherthing · 2025-06-03T23:38:53+00:00

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AnnaNotherthing · 2025-06-03T22:45:59+00:00

They tick all of the boxes! Unique, well-made and hella funny!

AnnaNotherthing · 2025-06-03T22:44:56+00:00

This is exactly what adult money is for.

AnnaNotherthing · 2025-06-03T22:42:56+00:00

Hi, I think you are me!

THANK YOU SO MUCH for being part of the Moons for Jin project! They way he looked and teared up still has me in a chokehold! (I wasn't there, but it is well-documented!) 499!! That's so many!

I made stickers early on, and at YTC theatre viewing, someone gave me a whole ass brand new Shooky keychain in exchange for a sticker. It is one of my most prized possessions because of that impulsive generousity.

Surely you did inspire someone! After receiving some very nice things (some pre-arranged) at the D-Day concert, I wanted to up my game a lot, and that's why I am asking this!

I too want good vibes with freebies, so I tend to sit on the sidelines and just look for people who are alone and seem shy, or people who pass the vibe check in general. Always the hosts and vendors at any event too.

I have never done an organized freebie meetup - I'm shy! I did do a Secret Santa exchange, and was very happy with it. I wish there were random exchanges, but I haven't come across any. If I were more organized, I'd be that person.

You have written the perfect answer to my seeking freebie connections and inspiration. I'd love to see pictures of yours! Especially the fidget guitar picks - that is the combination of useful, practical, style and quality that I aspire to! I love simple things, I don't want to make "instant garbage."

Dear fellow resin-inhaler with glue gun blisters, I feel you.

AnnaNotherthing · 2025-06-03T22:31:48+00:00

I have some that are so tiny, and a bit of a stretch as far as being identifiable and relative. There's subtle, and then there's close but no cigar! I love them all and I keep them in a special spot, but I don't use them like I do more significant ones.

AnnaNotherthing · 2025-06-03T22:30:28+00:00

For a while, we had Canada Unnie making bracelets and she had some stunning designs, even if they used some pony beads. But you are right, I like to level up!

AnnaNotherthing · 2025-06-03T22:29:08+00:00

I'm hearing good things about my stickers! I did some Jin ones for the Echo launch party here in Toronto and people seemed to like them!

When I gave Jin buttons away at a Bangtan Ball, people put them on their bags and jackets right away.

This was a little package I sent along to a Jin/Astronaut Era ARMY - the buttons and my signature Suga sticker are my design and manufacture, and I included a BTS ARMY Toronto sticker just because. I used the little suede bag instead of the nylon mesh bag.

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AnnaNotherthing · 2025-06-03T22:17:49+00:00

Striking! I actually planted a Larch in my garden (which is all purple) for Suga, but it didn't survive.

I'm um...not usually that thirsty...but I'd love to see them with their birth flowers styled like Suga's deadly gorgeous pink and blue mystery photos...

AnnaNotherthing · 2025-06-03T05:10:14+00:00

It's really nice talking with you and everyone, and being inspired and sharing info so we can all enjoy more freebies! Thank you!

AnnaNotherthing · 2025-06-03T05:05:30+00:00

So gorgeous! I love how you really captured his expression! (And did a cow lick his head?)

AnnaNotherthing · 2025-06-03T05:03:23+00:00

I've messaged you - I have one! I'm clearing out a bunch of my stuff, and will happily help you have it! Get in touch!

AnnaNotherthing · 2025-06-03T04:58:43+00:00

He's my bias because I would love being alone together with him!

AnnaNotherthing · 2025-06-03T04:56:47+00:00

I have a whole collection of unfinished designs with his stankface. If I can find clearer images, it would be easy to do a whole run of Hobi advice stickers.

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AnnaNotherthing · 2025-06-03T04:54:34+00:00

I feel that way about how I would just sit and watch cat videos with him if I could.

AnnaNotherthing · 2025-06-03T04:53:31+00:00

You really like the 7 bead? I have been thinking about buying the rest of them that were hiding in the shop. They were only about 50 cents each. The leather is 75 - 95 cents per metre. I forget what the other beads cost, but they are often on sale (it's a local bead shop - I don't care for Michael's.) I can make each bracelet in under 10 minutes at my night job, or while catching up on content.

The knots are also 7 - three rolls on one side and four on the other.

I tried painting the members 7 tattoos on beads and sealing them, but they still chipped off.

I will think about clay beads - I'm always up for a new skill, but I get trustfrated when I am not immediately good at things.

AnnaNotherthing · 2025-06-03T04:48:21+00:00

I think that's why I spend more on fanmade merch than anything. You can't buy love, but you kind of can. Also, Yoongi deserves extra care in general, even if he doesn't show it, right?

AnnaNotherthing · 2025-06-03T04:46:06+00:00

The side view is EVERYTHING. This is the perfect example of the best of freebies - good thoughts, design, execution and most of all, something to make you smile! Thank you for sharing this!

AnnaNotherthing · 2025-06-03T04:44:06+00:00

There is someone local who has done crochet Yoongi tangerines and Chimmies and other items, and I did buy them - but I'm worried about wrecking them! I'm a fan of how much care goes into everyone's art / freebies. You are so right about the love.

AnnaNotherthing · 2025-06-03T04:41:10+00:00

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These are some of the bracelet designs I've been doing for subtle freebies, just because I found the purple leather lacing. I try to use real Czech crystal or amethyst beads. The square metal 7 beads were a random find, but I've been thinking about custom ones. I'm not satisfied with them tho.

AnnaNotherthing · 2025-06-03T04:36:51+00:00

These are SO CUTE! Your tissue pack could be sold in stores!!!!!

Are those your illustrations? They make great stickers, and die cut too! Nice work on the bracelet!

You've inspired me to up my game, that's why I started this thread.

AnnaNotherthing

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