Hobby Hopping

 I'm one of those folks who never stopped crafting, drawing and creating ...

Prayer flags and spirit dolls

I was the kid who drew in the borders of programs, and chose paint by number kits, then got blank canvases to use the leftover paint for my own creations! In grade school, I was asked to draw a camel for some Christmas art project. 

My mom took knitting to meetings, taught me to knit, crochet and sew, and took candle making and basket Weaving classes! We made dolls and did embroidery... after retiring, my dad learned to tie his own flies for fishing. My mother-in law Dorty and I learned to spin together when she was in her 60s (and she learned to knit, crochet and do needlepoint ...

I took a few Art classes in college, and later at our local Community College, and often doodle / sketch in meetings ....

I enjoy encouraging folks to access their own innate creativity and wisdom, so am drawn to teacher trainings with that emphasis. (Next up - SoulCollage®) I've lead a virtual creative circle the last 5 years, after having an active painting and teaching cycle for the previous 5 years. 

Realizing i have a neurospicy brain, i enjoyed seeing these great suggestions from Haley for trying new hobbies as they interest us! 

• Choose something easy to try, and gather a few supplies
• Set a 3 Session 'rule' - try something new several times first - don't despair because it's not 'perfect!'  And - resist the urge to go 'all in' (Ø get Loads of supplies for the latest *it* right away!)
• Check - 'how does it make me feel?' (Sometimes we seek dopamine! Or we may just want to wind down)
• Embrace Inconsistency - it's really OK to collect hobbies to choose from!
• To that end - create a Hobby Menu of ones you already enjoy, and ones you want to try. 

Spirit Dollies

In the video comments, one crafter mentioned she gathers basic supplies for various crafts - & organizes them well enough she can easily pull one out, when the mood strikes! I realized, yes, I do that, too! 

Yesterday I thought of having made little 'handkerchief' ghost decorations with my friend Kate for a party long ago, and that wanted to craft some for my entrance.  

I found this strip of white cloth today while tidying, so cut it up, pulled out some dryer lint for stuffing (!) plus thread, and fishing line for hanging, and made a handful! (Plus one as a cat toy!)

Are you a Renaissance Hobby Hopper?

Is there a new hobby on your radar?