What do you do?

[Small pumpkin]

I do have another hobby I've not mentioned because it's not craft based. As Jay-ell uses them for jewellery, I think I can get away with telling the world....... I collect semi precious rocks/stones.



I do have another two boxes full, but don't have the space to display them all.

[Guest]

Well work tends to raise it's ugly head and fill in the time (currently doing 70 hour week)

When I do get the time, inclination and energy I do a bit of wire wrap jewellery though I tend to either keep them myself or use them as presents rather than sell them

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Also teaching myself to do home videos

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0o...QFrvIJOZxnHWdw

Can I be on your christmas list please? I am a sucker for dragons as well and I particularly like the double headed bracelet

I am always envious of peoples craft, I wish I had more time to dabble Everything so far is fantastic

[Potstubsdustbins]

#31.

Talking of rock a good few years back I was taught how to cut and polish stones the pics are of my work piece a sort of before and after.

Being a caver and knowing a back way into the Blue John mine the idea was to make myself a few shillings. Then I found out how much the equipment would cost.

[Potstubsdustbins]

Talking of rocks again, anyone know what this specimen is, a clue, it is very old vegetation.

[Small pumpkin]

Talking of rocks again, anyone know what this specimen is, a clue, it is very old vegetation.

Is it fossilised wood? Acacia maybe? Or it's sweet corn .
I love your cut and polish stone. Is it one of the agates? I do a bit of rock tumbling ( run out of polish at the moment). Never tried cutting stone. Your right it's a very expensive hobby to get into!

[Potstubsdustbins]

Yes it's an agate but not sure which one. I had this thought Blue John plus cutting and polishing = a few shillings but the set up cost + my skill levels (LOW) and my artistic flair (NONE) meant I would still be trying to pay the costs back.

Your very close think Jurassic.

[veggiechicken]

Talking of rocks again, anyone know what this specimen is, a clue, it is very old vegetation.

Looks like a fossilised Equisetum?

[Small pumpkin]

Is it dinosaur poo?

[SusieG]

I feel totally overwhelmed by all your wonderful crafts/art/hobbies.
Look, I don't even have time to do the housework properly ....
Not gonna whinge, or wish my life away, but am looking forward to the time when I can spend my days in the garden as I choose.
So in the meantime, I'll just admire everyone else's talent

[SusieG]

Jay, just had a peep at your jewellery photos on FB - just lovely! Loving the intricate detail and wonderful colours. Clever chap!

[Potstubsdustbins]

#38 Nothing so exotic I am afraid, it is part of a tree that grew thousands of years a go, now more commonly known as ........................coal.

I retrieved this lump (see pen) from an open cast mine a few years back, the funny thing is your hands do not get dirty when you handle it.

[Scarlet]

I love arts and crafts. Some years I focus on one thing other times I dip in and out as I find the inspiration. I've always been interested in art and worked as a children's designer before I had the kids, having to move out of London was difficult but it's no place for babies. I love to paint portraits but they take too long, so shorter projects are best for me. I have an interest in all things flowers, love colour and love to cook.

Cards are quick and easy to do, I sew, use pressed flowers, bits of wire, paint and fabrics.


Paintings half finished

I've a friend that has a kiln, it's good to do something when we meet for coffee. These pendants are made with all the scrap glass from her OH projects.
I love to cook and the last few years I've got into the cake decorating side- love it more than the cooking itself

[Nannysally99]

You are so talented Scarlet, was going to post a pic of my cardmaking, but after seeing yours I'll not bother lol.
Generally, folks out there will not pay what hand made cards are worth, so I keep mine simple and it works.

[Scarlet]

Thank you Sally, put yours up everyone has different taste! I occasionally sell them but like you say it's hardly worth it. I now give 'packs' to friends as thank you gifts etc or swap them with friends that make stuff too. They come in handy.

[bramble]

My first love, after gardening of course is reading. I visit the library at least once a week, half hours walk each day which take care of one days exercise.
I knit and sew. I have been doing a bit of quilting by hand over many years but only comes out in the winter. I have cut up old dresses belonging to my daughters, a lovely selection of aprons whicg belonged to my aunt and some lovely floral shirts that were my sons when he was a small boy and which i could'nt bear to part with .
I hope i live long enough to finish it but i wont be holding my breath.
When i look at it it reminds of my family and when they wore the garments.