There has been a little secret that I have been keeping from all of you.
Yep, it is time to fess up.
I have another silent hobby that I don’t really expose to others anymore.
I actually used to be head over heels in creating handmade greeting cards! :o) I was a “Stampin Up” girl! Yes, I was a crafty somebody before the knitting took over me! :op
It really has been a long time since I have been actively involved in this hobby. Over 8 years ago one of my girlfriends hooked me into it and we would have all night stamping sessions and go to various Stampin Up parties together. That feels like eons ago! I really enjoyed it!!
Sadly, my girlfriend moved out of state and things had not been right since then! LOL I still kept up with my stamping for a little while but without the camaraderie of my girlfriend I slowly let the hobby go.
Folks who knew me when I used to do the cards still ask me from time to time if I am still making them! Especially, once they hear about me knitting now.
I recently took pics of some of the cards I saved from years ago that I wanted to keep as samples. Honestly I really was just a novice at all of the stampin’. I have seen people make mini masterpieces with these cards!
Here is some of my work:
Channon.
I totally understand how you feel about knitting though. I also have some hobbies i have put to the side and pull out every now and then. besides friendship bracelets, kntting really is a great portable hobby.
I feel the same way you do about knitting. I just love that I can take it anywhere with me.
And yes, I read every word....
Congratulations on Ravelry. I must check out all the hype.
What's nice is you can always go in and make a special card when you get the urge and need a break from the fibers...LOL
It is easy to overspend on anything, but it is great to have more than one hobby. As for throwing away cards, HA I still have cards from my best friend in school and their just ordinary greeting cards...LOL
Ok, this comment has been as long as your post... rotfl
I love that you can have other avenues of letting the creative out. Sometimes, as much as I love my knitting, I need something else. Some of my outlets are writing, taking pictures, baking, or sometimes I will dabble in stitch markers and the like. Once we close on the house, I'm sure decorating will be added to the list - and honestly I'm not that great at that. I'm lucky to have a friend who love interior design and has similar tastes who has offered to help. I like to read craft related blogs and see other peoples ideas and get inspiration.
Bottom line, whatever makes you happy, and making time to enjoy it, even in small doses is what matters :-)
I think you were very articulate about your reasons for giving up stamping in favor of knitting. I've had so many hobbies over the years that until I picked up knitting needles, nothing really felt as "right" for me as knitting. I still ENJOY stamping, but like you, I'm not likely to get all my stuff out unless I'm making A LOT of something.