tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post5024802522658596061..comments2024-03-10T10:04:53.177+01:00Comments on Kanelstrand: Step 4: Simple Crafting for Happy PeopleKanelstrandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00656658673748250383noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-59860830154211549662012-06-25T15:30:04.282+02:002012-06-25T15:30:04.282+02:00This sounds a lot like me! When I get an idea, I j...This sounds a lot like me! When I get an idea, I just start experimenting. It's great fun when the learning curve is steep and things turn out the way you had envisioned - or different, which is interesting, too. The only problem with experimenting is that you're bound to spend some money on materials that didn't work quite the way you had imagined (but hopefully, they'll come to good use in other projects)...Dear Demoisellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14606579062885726093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-83790315208880808572012-02-09T16:58:11.171+01:002012-02-09T16:58:11.171+01:00I love to make things! I love to knit, and knit a ...I love to make things! I love to knit, and knit a little every day, even if I can only manage ten minutes at lunch time! Yesterday, at lunch time, I used fusible webbing on some christmas ribbon scraps, and fused them together into a sort of fabric. Then I cut out a heart from the ribbons, and fused it onto a canvas bag! Valentine's day tote in fifteen minutes! It made me super happy!feathermarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16933517800336428088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-55729325033487249102012-02-07T15:35:21.573+01:002012-02-07T15:35:21.573+01:00I love making things, but lately all of my creativ...I love making things, but lately all of my creative work has somehow related to my business--which takes away the fun! I've been meaning to make something just for the heck of making it, and I think this post has inspired me to do it already. :-)Paige @ Little Nostalgiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11978050087934003216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-62172155149535369552012-02-07T14:31:51.132+01:002012-02-07T14:31:51.132+01:00Yes, great post Sonya! I find when I don't mak...Yes, great post Sonya! I find when I don't make time to create I go a little bit crazy!! I try and teach myself a new craft every year ~ quilling, needle felting, scrapbooking... last year was crocheting and I'm still working on that one. And yes, I have torn out tons of creations... ;) I used the internet to figure out the how of it all, it was tricky especially for a left hander (most books don't take that into consideration) but that sense of accomplishment after my first successful creation was so much fun! :)Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07287542957454202351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-84496993158264464462012-02-07T02:47:56.453+01:002012-02-07T02:47:56.453+01:00I love learning new crafts!I love learning new crafts!ElfReneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16022545534090853381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-21455207540691797732012-02-06T12:17:45.315+01:002012-02-06T12:17:45.315+01:00now i know what i'm lacking, and that's 15...now i know what i'm lacking, and that's 15 minutes of crafting i day! i'm guilty of being one of those who say that i don't have time to craft everyday. ;) i always thought that i have to allot quite an amount of time to do some drawings/paintings. thank you for reminding and encouraging us that we can do things little by little.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05080644660436309178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-54162949958380875342012-02-06T05:50:56.236+01:002012-02-06T05:50:56.236+01:00I need to create everyday. I am a big fan of tryin...I need to create everyday. I am a big fan of trying new mediums and exploring a variety of different art forms. Taking 15 minutes a day is a great tip for getting creative time in your day. I know once you start that 15 minutes will turn into and hour or more.<br />Valerie<br />Everyday InspiredAdditionsstylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11527179044598322609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-38725796428687633862012-02-06T03:55:58.584+01:002012-02-06T03:55:58.584+01:00I saw the amazing film Queen of the Sun today. It...I saw the amazing film Queen of the Sun today. It inspired me so much...I just had to have the scent of beeswax around me the rest of the day. I made a beeswax based cream and hand dipped over a dozen beeswax candles!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-53882501932839881472012-02-06T01:26:25.684+01:002012-02-06T01:26:25.684+01:00i "craft" every day ..even if it is a ha...i "craft" every day ..even if it is a handwritten card... so uplifting and fulfilling to do!!ELKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935251214683485912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-53847492177976268672012-02-05T22:36:58.275+01:002012-02-05T22:36:58.275+01:00Good luck, Faith! Just don't wait too long for...Good luck, Faith! Just don't wait too long for stocking up, because you might never start. Once you get 20 - 30 items I think that you are good to go and then work on! Get the machine going!Kanelstrandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00656658673748250383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-24752729773552140092012-02-05T22:35:32.738+01:002012-02-05T22:35:32.738+01:00Yes, that was exactly my idea when I was planning ...Yes, that was exactly my idea when I was planning the Simple Living Challenge! Sharing a personal story makes the advices much stronger. Finding like-minded people is so empowering and inspirational, isn't it?Kanelstrandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00656658673748250383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-87616072476285079672012-02-05T22:33:38.234+01:002012-02-05T22:33:38.234+01:00Ah, Taylor, I do count! The problem is that I not ...Ah, Taylor, I do count! The problem is that I not always make the right calculations...Kanelstrandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00656658673748250383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-4992887457333614872012-02-05T22:32:17.280+01:002012-02-05T22:32:17.280+01:00Yes, indeed.
And your fortune cookies deserve to...Yes, indeed. <br /><br />And your fortune cookies deserve to be seen by thousands of people (I'm working on this), such a clever idea!Kanelstrandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00656658673748250383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-22150397384277522512012-02-05T22:31:03.676+01:002012-02-05T22:31:03.676+01:00In all honesty, it took me a while to realize that...In all honesty, it took me a while to realize that planning nourishes freedom but I am glad that now I know and have such amazing friends as you share with me their views.Kanelstrandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00656658673748250383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-86024424194236689932012-02-05T22:29:15.773+01:002012-02-05T22:29:15.773+01:00I never thought knitting could be so much fun!I never thought knitting could be so much fun!Kanelstrandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00656658673748250383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-82563196543790030052012-02-05T21:14:47.027+01:002012-02-05T21:14:47.027+01:00I agree, working with your hands, creating a item ...I agree, working with your hands, creating a item of beauty is most satisfying and basic to me in my simple adventure. Ilike to move my hook every day...it brings a sense of contentment and peace. Selling my items is something I intend to do this year, I need to stock up a little inventory..of my crochet items.Faithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808242476123222488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-15735218601262058212012-02-05T21:01:37.887+01:002012-02-05T21:01:37.887+01:00Oh and sorry, I meant to say how good it is to hea...Oh and sorry, I meant to say how good it is to hear others stories, it really warms the heartcharlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04152146546465975329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-30085276236333954842012-02-05T21:00:25.730+01:002012-02-05T21:00:25.730+01:00I worked for 5 years in my local hospital and at t...I worked for 5 years in my local hospital and at the time I loved my job. I then left to have a baby and didn't want to return so after maternity time I quit. In this time I refound myself, not only as a mother for the fourth time but I had time for my creative slef. I have never looked back, I am now a childminder which works for my family. I am inspired by steiner and I love to do thing and make things with my hand but my heart goes into my makes too. In this I have found a new world of blogging where I have found real like minded people, so thanks to all of you out there, and I feel rather proud of myself for creating the chamge!!charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04152146546465975329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-51645669993171733002012-02-05T17:18:21.696+01:002012-02-05T17:18:21.696+01:00Yeah, I think scarves are commonly considered the ...Yeah, I think scarves are commonly considered the best thing for first-time knitters to try. :) That's pretty cool that you started with hats, though! And I don't knit all that often, but when I do I usually don't follow patterns. I dislike all of the counting...which is probably why I've never made anything too big or fancy. xD<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your story!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-85359387413273724602012-02-05T17:12:51.450+01:002012-02-05T17:12:51.450+01:00Great advice. I love crafting and find it's a ...Great advice. I love crafting and find it's a great way to release energy and relax.<br />ps: thanks for sharing my fortune cookies!Adrienne Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10961747180424129682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-28969419668127009472012-02-05T16:57:29.919+01:002012-02-05T16:57:29.919+01:00Thank you so much Sonya for always inspiring and e...Thank you so much Sonya for always inspiring and encouraging us! People rarely equate planning with freedom, but you really can't have one without the other!<br /><br />I love the fortune cookies! I'm going to try them and put a special "fortune" for each of my valentines inside!<br /><br />Can't wait for week2!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10243528123846801948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-48698034258087532182012-02-05T15:23:27.104+01:002012-02-05T15:23:27.104+01:00You are speaking my language Sonya, yet again:):) ...You are speaking my language Sonya, yet again:):) Hugs! I'm having a blast knitting:):)My Inspired Realityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02610154453483501699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-54404685969340448232012-02-05T15:13:33.400+01:002012-02-05T15:13:33.400+01:00It is challenging to stick to a schedule, especial...It is challenging to stick to a schedule, especially when it concerns something as "frivolous" as crafting, isn't it? But it so important to stand up for our own sanity!Kanelstrandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00656658673748250383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-39398537286198662072012-02-05T15:06:31.265+01:002012-02-05T15:06:31.265+01:00Sabrina, I feel that you are going to finish the h...Sabrina, I feel that you are going to finish the hat by the end of the week, what do you say? That leaves a day for your Valentine's surprise. Or maybe we'll have to work on both projects at the same time?Kanelstrandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00656658673748250383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-13863430493335196372012-02-05T14:29:46.189+01:002012-02-05T14:29:46.189+01:00thank you for reminding me to take scheduled time ...thank you for reminding me to take scheduled time for crafting. I keep telling myself that I don't have time for it right now. <br />btw I love to read this month's posts, I learn something new every day. :)Mašahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13994271618086893299noreply@blogger.com