I was fondly reminiscing about all of the crafts I've tried over the years.
I started sewing in high school. Home Economics was a cool class to take. I don't think they offer it anymore. Too bad...it was way more fun than sending text messages! I remember one outfit I made, grey pants, black & white buffalo check shirt, canary yellow vest. I wore it with black and white saddle shoes. All I can say is "what was I thinking"! Oh...yeah...that outfit matched my big hair!
I did needlepoint for a number of years. I enjoyed it. Didn't have the patience to do a Fall tablecloth, with 8 napkins and 3 different size matching runners. I have the patience now. OK I only have some of that required patience now. I could do a runner no problem. It would take me years to create the matching pieces. For now I'll just scavenge some leaves and acorns from the front lawn and spread them on the table with a store bought cream-colored table cloth. Table Beautiful in 3 minutes!
I remember doing some fabric painting. It was a home party company, I think it was called Dayglo. It was like paint by numbers on fabric. I still have a couple of the hostess items. Both were Christmas decorations. Oh but how my hand cramped painting them. I was so into it that unless my hand fell off, I was going to finish my projects.. Unfortunately, I didn't finish in time for the holidays so they were dutifully packed away until the next year. Every year when they come out my hand cramps!
For the last 10 years I have enjoyed paper crafting. Scrapbook pages, cards or 3D items. I haven't wavered from producing something every week. My scrapbook pages have gone from simple to complex. My cards, from 4 x 5 to assorted shapes. And my 3D items...from envelopes and bags to boxes and holiday decor. I don't think I will ever tire of this craft. The manufacturers are always finding a new way to reinvent it. They grab my attention with new tools, new colors, news shapes, new ideas. As long as they keep it fresh, I will never be bored.
So I leave you with this question...do you remember all the crafts you have tried? Do you miss one or more of them? What would it take to get you started again? As for me...I'll stick to paper.
Monday, January 12, 2015
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
I love to create!
Sewing, crochet, needlepoint and floral crafts are just a few of the things I have been involved with over the years. I still sew, usually buttons or hems. I only remember how to crochet the chain stitch. Needlepoint takes to long and my floss always tangles, not to mention having to fight off the cats who think it's a toy. And my floral arrangements....well they got pretty dusty and with the cat hair, well it's just too much cleaning for me. Did I mention I had cats?!
Then I got into paper crafting and stamping! Now here's a hobby I can get into. I mean, really, how much room can a couple sheet of paper and some wooden stamps take up? Ummm....try a whole bedroom! Nothing like telling one of your kids they have to move out because you need to convert their bedroom into a craft room for your supplies. Course you only tell your adult kids that. You rearrange the younger kids into bunk beds. 4 kids not problem, 2 sets of bunk beds! That's right, they'll be rooming together until they are grown, Then you'll ask them to move because you need to knock down some walls to make your space bigger.
Stamping...oh the ink colors. There's a color to match every know thing in the universe. Why I never know what color the water was in my pool, but it's Pool Party. And the stamps.... why there is a stamp for every feeling, every sentiment, every image known to woman. Well almost every image...hehehe. And if you need that one, why you can make your own stamp! Finally there's scrapbook paper. Girl....don't even go there! I could wallpaper my entire neighborhood and still have paper left.
I know you are laughing. Come on, admit it. You know exactly what I am talking about! We've all been there, done that!
So, with that said, please join me on this creative journey. I'll share cards and scrapbook pages, hints and tips, maybe even a few recipes. I look forward to sharing with you!
Chris
http://creativelychris.stampinup.net
Sewing, crochet, needlepoint and floral crafts are just a few of the things I have been involved with over the years. I still sew, usually buttons or hems. I only remember how to crochet the chain stitch. Needlepoint takes to long and my floss always tangles, not to mention having to fight off the cats who think it's a toy. And my floral arrangements....well they got pretty dusty and with the cat hair, well it's just too much cleaning for me. Did I mention I had cats?!
Then I got into paper crafting and stamping! Now here's a hobby I can get into. I mean, really, how much room can a couple sheet of paper and some wooden stamps take up? Ummm....try a whole bedroom! Nothing like telling one of your kids they have to move out because you need to convert their bedroom into a craft room for your supplies. Course you only tell your adult kids that. You rearrange the younger kids into bunk beds. 4 kids not problem, 2 sets of bunk beds! That's right, they'll be rooming together until they are grown, Then you'll ask them to move because you need to knock down some walls to make your space bigger.
Stamping...oh the ink colors. There's a color to match every know thing in the universe. Why I never know what color the water was in my pool, but it's Pool Party. And the stamps.... why there is a stamp for every feeling, every sentiment, every image known to woman. Well almost every image...hehehe. And if you need that one, why you can make your own stamp! Finally there's scrapbook paper. Girl....don't even go there! I could wallpaper my entire neighborhood and still have paper left.
I know you are laughing. Come on, admit it. You know exactly what I am talking about! We've all been there, done that!
So, with that said, please join me on this creative journey. I'll share cards and scrapbook pages, hints and tips, maybe even a few recipes. I look forward to sharing with you!
Chris
http://creativelychris.stampinup.net
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