We wanted to make slowing down feel a little more fun.
HOW IT STARTED
It started with
a simple idea.
When we were younger, making things was just something we did. We drew, painted, built, stitched, and stuck things together. There was no pressure to be good at it or turn it into something useful. We just made things because it was fun.
Soon, that changed. Our days became more digital, our free time became screen time, and being creative started to feel like something you had to be good at.
Today, we can make almost anything in seconds. But there’s something different about sitting down, using your hands, and making something slowly. We wanted more of that.
That’s where Pause Project started. We wanted to create simple, accessible creative activities that give you a reason to put your phone down, make something from scratch, and enjoy the process without worrying about the outcome.
We started with diamond painting kits, and we're now exploring more ways to pause through DIY kits, crafts, and creative hobbies that make slowing down feel a little more fun.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
Creativity doesn't have to be impressive. It just has to be yours.
Creativity
Everyone has the capacity to make something beautiful.
Ease
Making something should feel like a release, not another task.
Connection
Be present with yourself and what you're doing.
Happiness
Sometimes a better Tuesday evening is enough.
MADE BY
Sakshi Chandalia
Founder, Pause Project
I'm Sakshi, the person behind Pause Project. I started this because I wanted slowing down to feel less like something we should be doing, and more like something we actually wanted to do.
FOLLOW OUR FOUNDERSO, THAT'S US.
We're still figuring it out. And making things along the way.
There are a lot of things we want to make, try, and explore. This is just the beginning.
SHOP KITS