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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 😉
I think it's pretty clever to make anything @BlueBay. I can't knit at all as I don't have the coordination to use two needles. Baby booties and beanies sound lovely. When it comes to myself and art, I just don't have it. Last year I was in respite and they had art therapy offered. I remember being very nervous and very reluctant to join in. It was kind of scary to be in a group situation like that and I nearly walked out also. I ended up using some pastels and a dark piece of paper, and spent my time blending them in shapes, watching the colours change. It was more 'play' and 'mess' than art and I really enjoyed getting lost in the colours. There was no pressure to create anything in particular which I think can really help when it comes to art and craft. I wonder if something like that might be a nice creative outlet for you? ❤
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BlueBaySenior Contributor
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Yeah @CheerBear That might be better to do. I love colouring in mandelas. I have a book and when I go to hospital I bring my book and pencils with me. I get lost in my own little world when I colour in. But as for art and drawing - that's not for me either. I'm knitting some booties and beanie for my manager who is pregnant. I am using lemon as she doesn't know what she's having. They are so tiny. When I'm finished and if I can work it out I'll put a photo on here
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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Colouring is a lovely distraction I find @BlueBay. I like trying to copy zentangle drawings and patterns also, then colouring them in. I think it's a great idea to try different arts and crafts, but also try not to put pressure on ourselves with them too. The pleasure in creating seems to disappear when that happens.
Lemon is a great colour choice. I love the tinyness of newborn clothes - cluck cluck 🐔🐣 Looking forward to seeing a photo if you do share. Hope you find some comfort and distraction with them, and those feel goods for giving something handmade 😊
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If anyone is planning a visit to the nation's capital from 30 June to 29 July there is a 'Warm Trees' installation at the National Arboretum - knitted flora and fauna of NZ.
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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@PatchouliRose you might like this thread...
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PatchouliRoseSenior Contributor
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@out
I don't see a link. It must be a computer issue. Thanks though! 🙂
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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@PatchouliRose this is the thread i was talking about. I dont need to link it as i just tagged you 🙂 this ones for all things crafty
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MaggieSenior Contributor
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@saturnzoon I saw you on the motivation thread and thought you might like to check out this thread as you are doing crochet .. If you would like to share a pic it would be great, but no pressure.
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BlueBaySenior Contributor
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Hi @CheerBear@Maggie snd others reading this. Here Is the completed booties and beanie.
Nice baby lemon.
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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@BlueBay They are gorgeous! I love the lemon colour! They look so soft and snuggly too. How does it feel to have them finished? I love the feeling of finishing something I have been working on.
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