What is your favorite craft project that you do for relaxation?

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   jaydeneposted 10 years ago

   What is your favorite craft project that you do for relaxation?

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   Stina Caxeposted 10 years ago

   I used to paint in watercolors a lot to help relieve my stress.

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      jaydeneposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      excellent,  I believe in painting for stress relief, thanks Stina Caxe

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   lburmasterposted 10 years ago

   Calligraphy for when I need to calm down a bit. It helps take my mind off all distractions because it requires a lot of attention. But handstitching is my favorite because it is entirely relaxing. My mother prefers scrapbooking, but I only help her out once a year.

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      jaydeneposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Hi Iburmaster,  i like the idea that crafts and hobbies do provide a focus, and a distraction. getting our minds on something else , thank you for your answer:)

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   Saydreposted 10 years ago

   I like things that are portable, so usually I crochet. I find if I can distract my mind I feel much better.

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      jaydeneposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      thanks Saydre,  crochet is so tiny and intricate if you use the fine cotton. 
      that is great that you can do this

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   sdematoposted 10 years ago

   I knit Ruffle Scarves to help me relax.  I find that the dexterity of knitting, joined with the simplicity of making a ruffle scarf proves relaxing.

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      jaydeneposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      hI Sdemato,   those are lovely, i  have one of those, they are very warm, that is a great idea for relaxing.    thanks

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      sdematoposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      You're welcome!

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   Cordelia Bayposted 10 years ago

   My favorite craft project is taking absolutely nothing and turning it into something that can add character to the rest of my collection. Just simply using my imagination and creativity to bring character and design to something that I feel needs a touch to bring everything together!

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      jaydeneposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      It seems  that you have a gift for creating, that is neat. thanks

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   Sharkye11posted 10 years ago

   I love a variety of arts and crafts for relaxation! I like the satisfaction of sewing, but for complete de-stressing I opt for either embroidery or drawing. They are both similar in that the mind can wander comfortably at the same time that something permanent is being created. I also crochet, paint, craft, and doing woodburning. Woodburning is so intricate that you have to focus completely...it is great for relaxing and taking the mind off of everyday troubles!

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      jaydeneposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Isn't it wonderful that when we become artistic, our minds can really focus on what we are doing, and that helps to get our minds off our troubles.  you have really neat crafts that you do, I like the way that you see you are making a keeper item.

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   Little Grandmommyposted 10 years ago

   I crochet.  It's very therapeutic and relaxing.  There is something very homey and comforting about it.  And I am always making something that someone in the family has asked me for which makes it all the better.  Learned how over 40 years ago.  Now, it's like an old friend to me.  Nothing better when it's winter to sit curled up under a throw with hot tea and the cat laying next to me and crocheting to get my feel good back.

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      jaydeneposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Awww what a wonderful idea, sounds comforting for sure

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   Amanda108posted 10 years ago

   I knit on a round loom. Once I've settled into the main part of the project the pattern repeats itself and I can listen to TV at the same time while settling into a rhythm.

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      jaydeneposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      nice, that sounds interesting, and it`s nice to be able to work on autopilot, so to speak, thank you for responding.

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    peachpurpleposted 10 years ago

    my favorite craft projects are making greeting cards. Most of my friends and family members appreciate these handmade cards. You can see them in my hubs.

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       jaydeneposted 10 years agoin reply to this

       making cards is a lot of fun, I find it so creative,   i wrote about e cards and paper cards, http://www.squidoo.com/are-paper-greeti … ir-way-out
         and I think paper cards will always be an art:)

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    CraftyMcCleverposted 10 years ago

    I love to paint and sculpt the world around me into mix media pop out art. It lets me relax and forget about things a little bit.

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       jaydeneposted 10 years agoin reply to this

       Hi Crafty McClever,   thank you for coming in to share, that sounds like a wonderful  craft,  I can see why it would take your mind of things.

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