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What's your favourite craft? Is there anything you're working on at the moment? What would you like to create/work on (I have heaps of "one day" project patterns and ideas that I know I will probably never get around to, but it's nice to imagine)? I'd love to hear!
I have absolutely no artistic side to me and stick figures are the extent of my drawing ability, but I really enjoy learning and trying out new crafts. I learnt crochet during a stay in a prevention and recovery centre and it's something I pick up often when I am feeling blue, I need a distraction or I'm just a little bored. I've tried paper crafts too, although I didn't really get far with anything. Sharpies are some of my best friends and when I find my hands need to move I have a collection of smooth rocks that I draw on (different coloured circles) which often relaxes me. Sometimes I dust off the sewing machine and sew as well. I walk around spotlight for a fun outing 😉
@Gazza75 Really like the basket work. I can imagine it being relaxing.
@CheerBear I hope you have lots of dotty fun, I know you will.
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Gazza75Senior Contributor
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@Maggie@CheerBear I got myself some acrylic paints today Lucky the shop was open so late. Hope to find some rocks on the weekend. Dot dot dot out. 🙂
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DogloverSenior Contributor
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That's cool @Gazza75 , look forward to seeing what u come up with! Make sure u tag me in when u post ur masterpiece pics! 😉
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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@Gazza75 that's so exciting! I'm looking forward to seeing and/or hearing about your creations if you share. I hope you enjoy it. I feel incredibly calm and centred when I'm doing it. Aside from crochet and sometimes sitting in our garden, there's not really much that gives me that sense of peace and stillness like this has done. @Maggie hoping you're smiling at the impact of your sharing 😊
We were facing something big and tough yesterday and the night before I went to stay with my parents so I could help out for the day. I took some canvas and a set of tools (and some pretty metallic paints - yay!), and mum and I sat together dotting until the small hours of the morning. It was fun, calming, bonding, chill time and we both really enjoyed it. We'll definitely be doing more of that together.
Today my crafty plans if I have time will be to touch up and varnish a couple of finished ones from this week.
Hope there's good in the day for everyone.
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MaggieSenior Contributor
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Big smiles @CheerBear big smiles.
@Gazza75 I hope you know what you’re getting yourself into. Lol.
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Gazza75Senior Contributor
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@CheerBear@Maggie
LOL Maggie, I read the sign you posted the other day so I think I do ! 😉
🙂
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YertaContributor
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This is the craft I really got into just before my son went to jail. It’s come to a bit of a standstill as my depression has reared its ugly head but I love it, it’s relaxing and when it’s completely finished I am proud of my efforts
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MaggieSenior Contributor
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@Yerta That’s beautiful. You have every reason to be proud of your efforts. I hope you get back to it if you would like to.
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