Daily Life Daily Living: A New Hobby

Monday, November 3, 2008

A New Hobby

I have buying scrapbooking supplies and paper because I want to begin a new hobby or new craft. Now I have all these materials and I have no idea where to start. I don't know how to scrapbook, but I figure I try it. I wonder if I have a problem. I guess you say what do I mean. Well everytime I see a something relating to craft via t.v., computer, or just some one elses work in person-I feel like I have to get the supplies and try it. The problem is, when I purchase the supplies it sits right in the bag or it doesn't get any further than my dining room table. I'll start on a project for a little while and then stop, and I hardly get back to it for a long time. I don't know, I buy these things on impulse just to buy it and I wonder if I may have attention deficit craft dis-order. Am I trying to fill something I'm missing and buying craft supplies to fill it? I need opinions and suggestions. I'm having a hard time focusing on one craft item at a time. I don't complete one project before I start on another. What is that? The only thing I probably would finish out of my crafting is completing crocheted projects like blankets or shawls.

Also can anyone give me tips on what I should start on first with the scrapbooking. for instance, should I start on cards, book marks, or just a simple scrapbook.

What should I do? Oh yeah, I'm still looking forward to those candy recipes. Thanks in advance for it.

Happy crafting & voting,

Treasure Ann

4 comments:

Dawn said...: I'm not sure how to help with your need to buy except to not allow yourself any new purchases until you finish one you already have. Avoid tv shopping programs. :) If you must buy, visit one of my sites. lol

As for your recent scrapbooking purchase, I recommend starting small with cards. A card will allow you the ability to "practice" and create something quickly. Instant gratification.

Good luck!

Dawn; November 4, 2008 at 12:28 PM
Treasure Ann said...: Thanks Dawn, that's a good idea to start small. I also agree, I will not purchase any more craft supply item until I work with and finish with the craft supply stash I already have.; November 4, 2008 at 5:36 PM
Anonymous said...: I swear I'll get you that recipe!
Also, I used to make lots of greeting cards my favorite store in Boston was Paper Source. They have a website and an ideas section.
paper-source.com; November 5, 2008 at 5:15 AM
Treasure Ann said...: Hehehe, thanks Laura. Do you still make your own cards? Maybe from time to time. Thanks for that website. I'm going to check it out. You are a persom with many talents. I didn't know you did cards, that's great. Seems like doing crafts keeps your mind at peace and it's a part of enjoying life and giving of yourself to other people through your creativity.; November 6, 2008 at 2:22 PM