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Craft Corner

CheerBearSenior Contributor04 Apr 2017, 11:55 am AEST

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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MaggieSenior Contributor22 Sept 2019, 5:21 pm AEST

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@CheerBear @Gazza75 @outlander and all crochet lovers. I’m getting there. 😁😁

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Gazza75Senior Contributor22 Sept 2019, 6:26 pm AEST

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Looks great @Maggie, way to go. 😊❤️🌼

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Unknown userMember22 Sept 2019, 7:23 pm AEST

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Looking really pretty @Maggie . I used to crochet a lot when I was younger. My grandmother taught me. Maybe I should buy some hooks and dig out some old patterns and get started with it again.

Hey @Gazza75 I'm getting close to finishing my tree frog. Maybe a couple more days, depending on how much time I get to devote to it.

Sherry

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Gazza75Senior Contributor22 Sept 2019, 7:32 pm AEST

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Waoh, you are flying @Former-Member, that's so great. Its definitely one of the best that spotlight has in my opinion. Looks a lot better than the box it comes in. Photos don't really do them justice. Glad you seem to be enjoying it, it's a good distraction and they are fun to see how they develop.

Not sure if you shop online.. I have tried wish. Com and aliexpress.. The latter is quite good.. Lots of sites on there, most people use one called hom4fun.

I picked up a cheap back light that makes doing them a lot easier. ❤️🌼

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CheerBearSenior Contributor22 Sept 2019, 7:36 pm AEST

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😮 @Maggie! Is that mandala madness?!! It looks awesome!!! And I am huge yay-ing for you!

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Unknown userMember22 Sept 2019, 7:40 pm AEST

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Yeah thanks @Gazza75 I'll have a look online and check some of those sites. I dont normally shop online, but Spotlight dont have a big choice of designs, and I expect much cheaper online too. I'm thinking I might do a few for Christmas gifts, provided I can find appropriate pictures for the respective persons I want them for. You are right about the green tree frog box .. looked pretty ordinary. Not great for advertising or promoting the product.

Sherry

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Shaz51Senior Contributor22 Sept 2019, 7:43 pm AEST

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looks great my @Maggie

hello and hugs @CheerBear , @Former-Member , @Gazza75 , @Zoe7

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Gazza75Senior Contributor22 Sept 2019, 7:51 pm AEST

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@Former-Member they are much cheaper online.. Worth going for a good size so the details show up nice. You can also get your own custom photos done. I haven't done it, but, most I have seen come out. Pretty good. They have notebooks with special drills. Also. Keyrings, pencil cases and other bits and pieces.

Evening @Maggie @CheerBear @Shaz51 and anyone else passing through. ☕☕

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outlanderSenior Contributor22 Sept 2019, 8:04 pm AEST

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Looks loveley @Maggie well done!

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MaggieSenior Contributor23 Sept 2019, 5:04 am AEST

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@Former-Member This is my first, so tension isn’t the best. I’m enjoying the challenge and colours. A big yes to buying some hooks. Mandala madness , introduced by @CheerBear Is a great online tutorial . 😁😁😁🥺

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