Sunday, January 24, 2010

hobbies




So i decided I really needed a hobby. A lot of my other friends scrapbook or sew or do cool things with their time. I really didn't do anything. :-) In my life I've knitted, quilted, cross-stitched and tried to do scrapbooking - but I'm very notorious for starting things and not finishing things. I sorta get bored and I wouldn't say that I'm creative in any way, and most hobbies require a lot of supplies (which is not really in our budget). I'm a pretty boring person - I just go about my day - cooking, cleaning, taking care of carson. But I need something else to put my efforts into. When Richard is doing homework I just watch TV or something. Which I knew was not always a healthy thing since richard does homework a lot. :-) I am pretty efficient at doing all the household stuff through out the day so that after supper, it's relaxing time. But now what do I do? I need to put my brain to better use, I need to challenge my brain instead of let it go to waste and a hobby seemed to be a good outlet.
So I (with some help from my sister Juli at new years trip) embarked on my trail of making jewelry. It seems to be relativelly inexpensive to start out and keep going, if i just look around. I enjoy the idea of making jewelry and having it for myself, or gifts etc, so we will see how long it sticks. I had a very minimal tutorial by my sister, and have tried to figure more out. This week i have successfully made 2 necklaces and a pair of earings, and look forward to learning more and doing more. if anyone has any ideas or helpful hints I would much appreciate it. :-)

7 comments:

Michelle said...

I love to make jewelry, too! We should "create" together! Maybe go shopping sometime for beads and stuff! (Don't forget the 50% off coupons to AC Moore and Michael's!!) I even have an idea/how-to book you could borrow!

And by the way, you're not boring!! You are way fun!!

Kelli said...

I LOVE The picture of you and your sisters - how fun! I Love making jewelry. I used to make crocheted breaded jewelry but kind of put it on hold for grad school. Now that I graduated I am hoping to pick it back up again. Fun stuff!! Here is a blog I used to keep for some of the jewelry that I made. http://kellis-creations.blogspot.com/

Love the necklace you made!!

Laura said...

I noticed and loved the necklace that you were wearing yesterday. Love it even more now that I know that you MADE it. That's awesome!

Beth said...

Yes Jess! You can enter my giveaway! :) Good luck with the jewelry making! I like to make jewelry, but haven't gone far with it! It was able to sell some with my mom this past summer. But it's been hard while we travel. Maybe I'll start it back up again this summer!

jeileenbaylor said...

You will love making Jewelry! I love making it too! It really is so great to have for yourself or for gifts - or who knows - maybe one day to sell on Etsy ;)

AnneB said...

you tube has just about any type of jewelry tutorial you should need to keep you creating!

Trina Mayfield said...

It's good to see that you're still doing it too, Jess. I hope it works as a good hobby for you. And, by the way, you cook really good too, and that can be a hobby as well.:-) Anyway, you are such a good wife and helpmeet to Richard. I am so proud of you!

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