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Craft Corner

CheerBearSenior Contributor

Craft Corner

A place to chat and share all things crafty!

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 😉

Looking forward to hearing from you all 🙂

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Gazza75Senior Contributor

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@CheerBear, I can imagine trying to get hundreds of perfect dots would be quite challenging for you. I look forward to seeing your next creation if you share it with us. I was going to order some diamond paintings to try, but, the postage on them was as much as them. Silly Amazon.

Urgent things should be OK, just some stuff I need to do with my vehicle.

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MaggieSenior Contributor

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@outlander I’ve done a few diamond paintings. It’s not for me, but I know some who really enjoy it.

@Gazza75 Have you tried Wish for diamond paintings. I don’t think they are as good quality as some, but good to see if you like it or not.

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outlanderSenior Contributor

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theres some cheap small ones at the shop near me so might get one to try. if I don't like it then it was only $5 anyway @Maggie

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MaggieSenior Contributor

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Good idea @outlander i found it a bit too simple. Not enough challenge for me.

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outlanderSenior Contributor

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I like a challenge @Maggie
I don't really know what it is, is it like the kids mosaics where you put little foam/jewel sort of pieces on the colour section (like a colour by number but with jewels or little foam pieces)?

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MaggieSenior Contributor

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Yes @outlander it’s done by numbers and jewels. Some are the complete picture, others just have part done by diamond painting. It’s a good way of relaxing without any pressure to think, that was the part I struggled with. I felt like all the thinking was done for me.

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outlanderSenior Contributor

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I see @Maggie I would probably continue to think even though its suppose to be relaxing but it might be good to do when im bored or get the bigger more complicated pieces. theres someone near me who sells them for 20 but they are quite large and detailed pieces and have ones like waterfalls and tigers

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MaggieSenior Contributor

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I did a crazy angry owl, @outlander That was my problem also, still thinking. That’s why I do so much craft, to stop me thinking. Therapy I guess, but much cheaper. Lol

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outlanderSenior Contributor

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lol @Maggie I like crafty stuff too. I seem to have to be in the mood though

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outlanderSenior Contributor

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the dot and rock paintings you, CB and Gazza do are pretty cool but im not sure if I would have enough patience to do one of those @Maggie
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