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Post by Kathy on Jan 24, 2006 12:54:03 GMT -5
Since this board includes all of the miscellaneous crafts-what crafts/arts do you do?  Mine would be etching, candle making, soapmaking, jewelry making, decorative art(limited), wreath making & nature crafts. I'm also able to do some limited,straight forward woodworking. |
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Post by dlangland on Jan 24, 2006 13:33:13 GMT -5
Well, rehabbing old homes is, I consider that a craft/hobby. Actually, I do quilting, both large for the bed, in-between, and custom-size wall quilts.
Macrame plant hangers...A few yrs. ago I revived my former hippy-days skills. I just hate to even look at those whimpy, stretchy yarn hangers a person can buy in a store. I gave up counted cross-stitch a couple yrs. ago...Yes, I am one of those middle-age, should have broken down and bought bi-focals last time, but I was too vain. Yet, I have enough projects, basically finished, just need the finishing touches on-hand to last me a life time. Grapevine wreathes and trees. Woodworking, new and refinishing things I buy at sales or auctions. I used to make candles, but when I am short on time for I am continually rehabbing one old house or the other, I just buy them now. I enjoy hunting odd stuff up at sales or even small shops and discovering a re-use for something. Maybe all it takes is a touch of spray paint. Houseplants and herbs, propagating them and my perennials I have collected over the yrs. to share with friends and family. Digging up and relocating or growing out wild tree/bush seedlings to give away...Does that count? That is my favorite good-weather activity. Deb ;D
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Post by slimshavings on Jan 24, 2006 22:09:48 GMT -5
I do all kinds of furniture and cabinet work and like to talk about it. Got lots of books
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Post by dlangland on Jan 24, 2006 22:20:40 GMT -5
Glad you made it over, Slim. I am sure you'll be a big help in Kathy's Woodworking Section. Deb  |
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Post by Kathy on Jan 24, 2006 22:47:59 GMT -5
Hi Slim, welcome to the forum!! ;D I'm glad to see another woodworker-I'm running low on ideas!!  Hopefully, you'll share some of your experience and tips with the rest of us. Don't forget to visit the other boards too-I'm sure you'll be a welcome addition to many discussions.  |
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Post by rogue on Jan 25, 2006 4:49:58 GMT -5
I do a bit of candlemaking, soapmaking, leather crafts, beading, Native American type crafts (dreamcatchers, wall hangings, ect), woodworking (small scroll saw type items, bird houses, toy chests, ect. nothing big). Hey, Slim, wassup? Welcome aboard. |
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Post by Kathy on Jan 25, 2006 14:03:37 GMT -5
leather crafts, beading, Native American type crafts (dreamcatchers, wall hangings, ect), Rogue, can you share some simple projects for the leather crafts and also the Native American crafts??  |
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Post by rogue on Jan 25, 2006 14:20:31 GMT -5
Sure thing. Gimme a coupl eof days though because I am having an issue  |
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Post by Kathy on Jan 25, 2006 14:29:12 GMT -5
Sure thing. Gimme a coupl eof days though because I am having an issue Ahh one of those; " I want to use my frying pan but not for cooking" moments ey?? No hurry, just know we'd love to learn from you! Hope you get your issue worked out & no one gets hurt! |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2006 18:07:33 GMT -5
wow.... I should just say "pick one". I garden, sew, embroider, quilt, write poems, crochet, do woodworking (medium skill), shoot pool, ummmm.... make wreaths, do a lil basket weaving, basically the first 4 are the main ones. But I'll try almost anything twice, more if I like it. ;D
Kaza
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Post by bergere on Jan 26, 2006 11:34:31 GMT -5
Humm,, Right now I make yarn. ;D Also paint pictures,, though it takes me a longgg time to finish. Have a counted cross stitch that I started 10+ years ago. Have made little paper boxes, painted them and use them for storage. Made curtains when needed. Made a Table for my son to do school work on,,, and boy is it ugly. Have made simple wreaths. Make Xmas ornaments. Basicly just do what ever I need or am interested in at the time. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2006 10:27:46 GMT -5
I would like to do some crafts with my kids, my youngest wants to make puppets I seen some ideas on the internet paper bag puppets, and i would like to do some crafts with my older daughter. I think making bracelets would be fun..
anyone have any ideas?
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Post by Kathy on Jan 27, 2006 10:53:37 GMT -5
becca, start a thread asking for craft ideas for your kids, if possible list some of their interests as well as ages for those that don't know.. You'll have more ideas than you ever wanted!! Off the top of my head I can think that most teens would enjoy jewelry making; assuming your beliefs don't preclude wearing jewelry. Does she have pierced ears? Also, Beading projects are fun to do and oh so pretty when they're done. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2006 17:01:44 GMT -5
so true jewlery making is alot of fun and i know my 14 yr old would enjoy that.. Now the 4 yr old she wants to make puppets.. hard because they are different ages.  |
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Post by Kathy on Jan 27, 2006 17:44:12 GMT -5
how's he with a large, blunt needle-is his coordination and control pretty good? I'm not saying he's clumsy, but some kids don't seem to have the control needed for handsewing that young. If he can control a blunt needle with your supervision-get some cheap felt or a stiffer fabric and cut out shapes with 1/2" seam allowance; 2pc with the right sides facing in. He can hand sew them and then you can do the trim of the seams. Turn them right side out and he can embellish them with craft store eyes, pom pom nose, puffy paints, things like that. |
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Post by kitaye on Jan 28, 2006 22:37:55 GMT -5
Since this board includes all of the miscellaneous crafts-what crafts/arts do you do? Oh Lordy what do I not do? I cycle through hobbies depending on my mood and the time of year. My most recent kick has been whittling and spoon carving. I've done some basic outdoor furniture and rebuilt the porch on front of our house. Before that I was painting and drawing. I'd really like to build my own kitchen cabinets but I suspect I will be overruled on that one. I'll be doing odd repair jobs around the house for the rest of my life too. I've tried my hand at: Sewing Clothes Cross stitch Embroidery Quilting Beading using a loom Scrap-booking Decorating Paper Mache Glass Etching using the paste Painting - Drawing, etc. Outdoor Furniture, raised beds, containers, etc. Do it Yourself Construction Whittling and Carving - Spoons mostly Simple Indoor Woodworking -sanding and finishing mostly Gardening Canning - especially like to make jams and jellies Baking Cooking Reading about all the above Collecting books |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2006 17:27:17 GMT -5
I started some scrapbooking today that was fun, I thought of some really cool ideas.. and my lil one helped me heh then we started making little decorations for Valentines day.. and put them in the windows.. she thought that was great fun She says mommy I like spending time with you like this.. awww melted my heart |
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