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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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outlanderSenior Contributor

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lol @Gazza75
sometimes it takes ages to show for me. sometimes my phone shows it quicker then my computer vise versa. its weird lol.

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Gazza75Senior Contributor

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LOL @outlander , indeed its very strange/weird.

I've never looked with multiple devices at the same time. Struggle enough using one thing at a time 🙂

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outlanderSenior Contributor

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lol @Gazza75
im use to having multiple devices. yr 11 and 12 taught me how to do that. needed to answer msgs from people but needed to study and do homework etc so would often have both out. 'young person' seems to be a good excuse lol

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saturnzoonSenior Contributor

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@Maggie the rock is beautiful colours, i love it.

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Hey @Gazza75 my new diamond painting kits arrived in the mail while I was away. Very exciting. I also bought one of those lights which go underneath. Thought it would help reduce some eye strain. But I didnt realise it needs to be plugged into a usb thingy. 😕 I thought it just got plugged into power. I dont have a laptop or anything other than a PC and a smartphone. The PC is nowhere near where I would work on my DP. Any suggestions, other than not using it?

Would love to start my next DP tonight, but very weary, so it will have to wait. So much I need to do in the next 2 days, so unlikely to get started until Sunday at the earliest.

@Maggie I love the latest stone you created for@outlander

Sherry

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outlanderSenior Contributor

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@Former-Member ❤❤

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MaggieSenior Contributor

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@Jenn4 craft corner.

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Gazza75Senior Contributor

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@Former-Member, that awesome you got a light pad. It will make a big difference, particuarly with the square ones. You can get a 'battery' pack for $5 or $10, I would try to get on above 5,000 AH, I think they are the letters on them, the higher the number the longer they will last. You can get them from most retailers, kmart, bigw and the like.. even petrol stations seem to carry them these days.

You might be able to use your phone charger if it has a 'usb' socket on it. Just swap the phone cable with your light pad one and you should be in business. The batteries are good as you then have a portable setup and don't need to be near a power outlet.

At least you have your paintings Sherry 🙂 I got a few new ones in the mail yesterday myself. Perked me up a bit! Which one do you think you are going to do first? Have a good day, safe travels 🙂

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BlueBaySenior Contributor

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Hi guys

stupid question - where do you buy the stones to paint??

@Gazza75 @CheerBear @Maggie @outlander @Former-Member

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CheerBearSenior Contributor

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No such thing as a stupid question @BlueBay ❤ I have only done a few but I got them from a nursery. I asked if I could have a couple for painting and they were really happy to let me take some for nothing. I think @Maggie has done the same thing.

Are you thinking of having a go? Very exciting if yes 🙂

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