FORUMS

Connect with people who understand what you are going through, seek advice and surround yourself with support. We're free, anonymous, and professionally moderated 24/7.

  • 47,612Members
  • 1,358,869Posts
  • 1,400,000Visitors
Social space

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 🙂

3395 replies

2,241 - 2,250 of 3,395
1...224225226...340

In response to: Craft Corner

MaggieSenior Contributor

Re: Craft Corner

@Gazza75 That’s looking really good. Well done you. 💜💕💜

In response to: Craft Corner

Gazza75Senior Contributor

Re: Craft Corner

Hey @Bunniekins , I haven't framed any of the ones I have done yet, but, would definitely like to frame the tree frog. Thinking about giving it to my brother for Christmas. The paintings are similar to paint my numbers, but, you stick down little beads rather than paints. You use a pen and place them one at a time on a sticky canvas that has symbols on it that relate to the different colour beads that are in the kit. I have done about 6 now I think. Starting to loose track. There are two main kinds of diamond paintings, partials and 'full'.

Here is a youtube video with some hints and tricks, its one of the better ones I have looked at.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDfVWcjkQq4&t=2s

I'd seen diamond paintings around , but, I think after hearing @maggie and @outlander that was when I decided to give it a try.

You can get diamond paintings online or from cheap shops or spotlight. I'd suggest starting with a small one first to practice with. My first one was a small bee. If you have any other questions sing out. You will get everything you need in the 'kit' you buy. They take quite a while to do, but, I find it very relaxing and keeps the melon busy 🙂

In response to: Re: Craft Corner

Gazza75Senior Contributor

Re: Craft Corner

Thanks @Maggie

Hope you are doing OK. Saw your post in the worry room..

You are definitely important to us here and have some of the wisest words of anyone on the forum. I think our 'system' is damanged and if you slip through the cracks or struggle there isn't much understanding, sympathy or compassion. I found dealing with all that stuff actually more diffucult than having a job. It's crazy.

I hope you can talk to some of us here if you need to, keep pestering people that are in a position to help you and so on. Thinking of you. 🙂

In response to: Re: Craft Corner

Gazza75Senior Contributor

Re: Craft Corner

@FragileMe, this is the craft thread. Hope you enjoy it 🙂

Everyone please say Hi to Fragile when you can.

In response to: Re: Craft Corner

MaggieSenior Contributor

Re: Craft Corner

@Gazza75 Leaky smile. Thankyou. 😁😁💕💕💜

In response to: Re: Craft Corner

BunniekinsSenior Contributor

Re: Craft Corner

@Gazza75 Hey Gazza75 thanks for info re beading. It sounds really interesting. I might give it a go :). Giving the frog one to your brother sounds like a good idea to me 😄

In response to: Re: Craft Corner

MaggieSenior Contributor

Re: Craft Corner

@CheerBear I started a different one. I think it’s looking better so far. Cave craft is wonderful. 💕💜

In response to: Re: Craft Corner

Gazza75Senior Contributor

Re: Craft Corner

@Bunniekins. heres the first one I did. It's only about the size of a coaster. $5 from spotlight 🙂

In response to: Re: Craft Corner

CheerBearSenior Contributor

Re: Craft Corner

@Maggie 😍 Love it ❤ Cave craft is wonderful.

In response to: Re: Craft Corner

BunniekinsSenior Contributor

Re: Craft Corner

@Gazza75 Oh Gazza75 the bee is adorable :D!x

2,241 - 2,250 of 3,395
1...224225226...340

SANE Forums is published by SANE with funding from the Australian Government Department of Health.

SANE Forums does not provide crisis support.
If you need immediate assistance, please see available crisis services.

Learn more about SANE and SANE services at sane.org

Back to top
SANE logo
Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care NSQDMH Accreditation logo

Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.

Donate Now
Aboriginal flag
Torres Strait Islander flag
LGBT flag
Transgender flag

SANE acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.

SANE values diversity. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.

Back to top
SANE logo
Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care NSQDMH Accreditation logo

Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.

Donate Now
Aboriginal flag
Torres Strait Islander flag
LGBT flag
Transgender flag

SANE acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.

SANE values diversity. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.

SANE is a public company limited by guarantee and registered tax-exempt charity with DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status.

Charity ABN 92 006 533 606. Donations of $2 or more are tax deductible. SANE, PO Box 1226, Carlton VIC 3053.