Today
is about my involvement with handmade crafts.
I'm always short on words because I know anyone who
may visit and take the time to read this doesn't have time for a lengthy post, therefore this will be short and sweet.
I've
been making handmade items for years, since I was fourteen ~ make that many,
many years I've been making handmade items!
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| Handmade by me |
I
give all my work away, I've never sold anything. Too scared mostly and
everything I do has been done before, so who would want to buy my stuff. I love giving my stuff away and I would never give anything that I wasn't truly happy with.
Sewing is a breeze for me and not much of a challenge, so I find I'm moving more towards drawing and painting (Oil) and I know that the only way I'm going to improve is to practice and one day I hope my paintings will be as much a breeze for me as my sewing is now.
Like I said in my post yesterday, I am
very grateful to have found so many clever internet people. I have paid for and
mostly enjoyed hours of tutorials on painting and drawing and I've enjoyed sharing my
efforts ~ however humble they may be.
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| Handpainted by me |
So for today, my point is all things
handmade make me happy, especially if I'm the maker.
you have a great gift - to give lovely pieces of yourself away.
ReplyDeletewish more people looked at creativity as something to share rather to make money with (but that's me)
happy A to Z
Tks for visiting Leslie, one day maybe I'II get on the bandwagon and sell.
DeleteLovely :-) For the first time in ages I'm knitting a jacket and crocheting a cardigan. Let's hope I finish and actually get to wear them!
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I love handmade crafts, you seem to have a talent. It's great that you give them away but you should have more confidence and realise how good you are, I'm sure if you set up a craft stall somewhere you would find people would buy your work, not that you have to do it for money of course!
ReplyDeleteHi Rowena, craft stalls scare me but thanks for the kind words.
DeleteYour Happiness painting is so beautiful! Thanks for sharing it with us.
ReplyDeleteTks Pam I love that I find peace and tranquility in the process.
DeleteI've started sewing and crafting. Almost said "again" but I didn't really do it a lot way back when. I enjoy looking at something--an old dress--and thinking about what I could make out of them By the way, I say write your posts as long or as short as you want. :-)
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Don't be a Hippie
I love finding really old dresses, especially with lots of old lace ~ there are a zillion things you can do with that I agree.
DeleteI've made a few handmade crafts, mostly beaded jewelry, wreaths and Dream catchers. It's fun to do.
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I love dream catchers I've made some myself but I gave them away. Need to make some for myself.
DeleteHi Chris .. I admire the creativity within you - I'd love to have those talents .. and the workmanship looks lovely .. still I can admire from afar!!
ReplyDeleteI hope you're enjoying the A-Z ...
Enjoy using your hands so creatively .. and you obviously do .. cheers Hilary
Handmade items are the best, especially if they are from my kids.
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#warriorminion
Chris - I love your painting! Handmade makes everything more special.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty painting. Handmade is awesome! :-)
ReplyDeleteHandmade makes me happy too!
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Adorable clown! You should totally sell on etsy if you ever get comfortable with the idea. Love it! Stopping by from the challenge...
ReplyDeleteSometimes we fear rejection and I can tell you that you are following your creative bliss. Keep doing it! You never know where it will take you.
ReplyDeleteLove the clown, very cute. Like you I like crafts and I also give my stuff away. First to family, then started a charity, Bride and Beyond.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your painting and drawing, I can you like color, as do I.
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Crafting is a great art form! Visiting from A-Z
ReplyDeleteThe clown is perfect! You are talented.
ReplyDeleteI love handmade! Personally, I'm more into crocheting, but sewing is lots of fun too.
ReplyDeleteHandmade items are very special! I used to cross-stitch in elementary school, and it was a lot of fun.
ReplyDeleteThe joy in your beautiful work is obvious. Lucky recipients!
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