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Just wondering what you like to make, when you get crafting?
Currently I am into making jewelry. It all started when I didn't have something to wear with an outfit. I do make pieces for friends, bingo gifts & teacher gifts and of course for family.
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Jewelry is one thing I have not done. I always have a cross stitch or some kind of needle work with me. I am currently quilting a baby blanket which is very colourful and fun. I belong to a stitch n *itch group and am always trying new things. I am going to start cutting plastic bags into strips to crochet shopping bags and rugs. I am also collecting tshirts to make shopping bags. So much crafting to be done and so little time!
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Cooked- I'd like to know how you make that bag using a T-shirt...this is something I'd like to learn.
Elizabeth- I've never quilted and would like to learn. Do you do this by hand or machine or both?
My jewelry pieces aren't 100% perfect, like at the store, but they have a lot of love in them. I find stringing the beads very relaxing- even when I do it over 10 times, because I dropped the end.
I never dreamed that my friends would want some of my pieces, but when they start buying beads for me to make things, I guess that is a BIG HINT!
I like to learn new things and sometimes it takes me forever to learn. I have played around with crotcheting, but I can't seem to keep one side from being lopsided (Ha, Ha)
Would love to learn your secret to doing something new-do you take classes or do you just read a book/instructions until you get it?
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I really enjoy crafting, but just don't take the "me time" to do it as much as I'd like. I recently quit my job and have gone back to being a SAHM. One of my goals (besides getting organized again!) is to start crafting again. When my DD's were little, I sewed most of their clothes and dolls. I'd really like to start doing that again.
I do some cross-stitching. I do find it very relaxing and it's portable which is great for doctor's waiting rooms, etc.
I learned to sew as an adult. When DD1 was a baby I took an adult class at a local high school just to get out of the house and have some adult time. I really enjoyed it. I taught myself to cross-stitch starting out with small projects like ornaments and book marks. I have taken knitting classes but just can't seem to get the hang of it. I am hoping to try again.
Kathy- I'm a SAHM once again too. I got laid off from my job with no warning. The upside is that I am going to start Sub in the school district. That way I am on the same schedule as my DS. Got approved yesterday.
I've always played around with doing something. I like to have something to do while I'm waiting at the DR or Baseball practice. It seems I do things in waves, cross stitch, crafting or making simple jewelry. I'm always looking for something to do.
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Thanks, Kathy! I am now waiting to be called, but that's okay. After this cold snag, I will be planting in the yard.
Theresa- how nice that you make cards and scrapbook. I haven't done that, I guess I need to watch someone or take a class, the only cards I've done were using a print program on the computer.
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For Scrapbooking and card making you can find sites on the web that have free instructions...just type in Free Downloadable Cardmaking or Scrapbooking...
I still love to paint and that is my fave craft...
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What is your favorite craft?
Save the earth! It's the only planet with chocolate!
It makes you walk funny!
The upside is that I am going to start Sub in the school district. That way I am on the same schedule as my DS. Got approved yesterday.
It's time for another smiley story contest!
