Are you creative?

[chloe40]

During these difficult times, we all need something to take our minds from our sadness <3

I'm not creative, but I'd love some ideas, I'm sure we'd all like something else to do.

Chloe

[Sandradsn]

I have taught myself to crochet ,watching YouTube.It keeps me occupied and stops me snacking!I'm very much still a beginner though.

[chloe40 Administrator in reply to Sandradsn]

That's strange, I've tried crochet this week too but I'm not very patient!

Great that it helps you though.

Chloe<3

[kenster1 Volunteer]

not that creative in many ways I wish I was although I am trying to talk my kids around into giving them a haircut.

[chloe40 Administrator in reply to kenster1]

Good luck with that one Kenny, we're all getting desperate now!

Chloe

[Greyone in reply to kenster1]

Do you have bowl of the right size ?

[spykey]

Hi Chloe

I tried crochet a couple of years ago and managed with help of a book to make he's a blanket for her a doll blanket which had two different sparkly colours doing 9 squares & then sewed them together to mmm and the blanket!! It did take ages though, and personally I personally wouldn't do it again!! So doesn't sound very encouraging but does occupy your mind to learn a new skill!!

I'm Really frustrated I can't play my flute at home as the walls are too thin, Churches are closed s so I can't get my weekly play with so many hymn & other songs, which are quite a few are like a jog round the park playing during services, but with covid-19 I'm stuck inside due to my physical issues!! So I'm thinking of doing some more cross stitch maybe!! Or even some knitting for my great nephew who is 2-3 weeks so lots on the mind nothing yet started!!

Will keep you posted!!!

Sorry for the strange text my computer is playing up again!!

Happy ☺ crafting

Spykey

[chloe40 Administrator in reply to spykey]

Hi spykey,

Shame you can't get to play but hopefully soon.

I really used to like cross stitch and I've been looking for something to inspire me, not happened yet, let me know if you find anything please.

Ditto with knitting, oh well keep looking!

Chloe

[spykey]

Hi Chloe

Have you thought of getting a cross stitch Christmas card book on one of the other web sites and getting a bit ahead & making some personal Christmas cards for your friends and family?? I did it for a couple of years and it definitely gives you a boost 🌞 and the ones I sent them to seemed to like 👍 them!! Especially as you've done Cross stitch before!!

You might find some patterns online that you could download!!

Spykey 🐈🕊

[chloe40 Administrator in reply to spykey]

That sounds interesting spykey thank you, I'll check it out

Chloe

[Greyone]

I never thought of myself as creative. But I enjoyed art at school when not under pressure and in adult life I have enjoyed galleries on my own. My last was the Scottish National Portrait Gallery on my last trip to Scotland.

Within me, I think it is subtle and does not need any fanfare. I enjoy gardening and arranging flowers and better music than I enjoyed in my youth. It is a peaceful passion.

Shortly after mum died , I decided to take a a picture of her tree every month. A month ago I finished my two year project by taking my 24th photograph. Only recently I made up my mind to create a video with soundtrack in their memory (both parents, same tree). My latest PC came with a Video Editor. This very morning I discover that fourteen seconds is just long enough to create a video of under 6 minutes. long enough to enjoy without getting too sad for too long.

From the outset I only intended only to put the photographs on the final pages of the album i have already created, I may still do that. But to me a brief home movie looks so much like a PC screensaver slideshow with a soundtrack.

I have just finished it this very moment - 31st May 2020 09:28 and watched it play enough for now. What to do next? Remembrance is so important for us all here and I must confess that in the past it has been for me in extreme. Without realising, I have created two very personal artefacts.

[chloe40 Administrator in reply to Greyone]

I love art galleries too and The National London is my favourite.

I think you're very create and very clever in achieving the recording Greyone, so I'd put you down as a definite <3

Chloe

[Greyone in reply to chloe40]

Must confess the national portrait gallery was the one in Edinburgh. But yes I suppose i am creative and should think of myself as that and maybe carry on as such. Now that I'm out of camp , I hope you'll be seeing more of me and maybe try and develop my creative side!

[chloe40 Administrator in reply to Greyone]

I do hope so Greyone

Chloe