Venturing Out On New Crafts

I like to consider myself a crafty person. Always heading to the local craft store to search out new ideas and gain new inspiration. For a long time, and even now, I like to put together scrapbooks. My friend Alyssa got me into it during our young middle school days, and ever since then I have been putting all kinds of memory books together. I currently have 3 books. But there is just something different and special about creating something of your own, something that reflects your own ideas, your heart, and your life.

Now, I love my scrapbook, and I love the one I made for Andrew. But there comes a time when you want to venture out and try something new. So, Andrew and I are going into this together, searching for a new great hobby!

Andrew got the urge to try painting, and we will be traveling to the craft stores today to look for some great supplies to get him going! I, on the other hand, am going to try to learn how to crochet! My grandma tried to teach me a long time ago, but I was too young and couldn't keep focused. But now, I figured I might try it, and ultimately keep the hobby of crocheting in my family. I have my lesson book, a skein of pretty pink yarn, and a hook. I am having trouble getting my hands to do what they are suppose to, but I suppose it just takes practice.

So, if anyone has any helpful hints or tips for either painting or crocheting, let us know!

...lovelove...