Back when I had time, I loved to scrapbook. I started a "Family" photo scrapbook and one individual book for each of the kids that I plan on giving to them when they get married and start their own families. I will get back to that eventually, but the piles of sorted pictures has become very overwhelming. And, there is a lack of workspace in our current dwelling. If I get the paper, scissors, glue sticks, etc. out, it overtakes our kitchen. This makes a good, extended scrapbooking session hard to accomplish, as I am always in someone's way. (When we settle in to a house a craft area/room will be a must; between Dave and I we always have some type of project going.)
Lately, I have been coloring in my Anatomy coloring book, but I have needed to be able to actually create something. Yesterday, Dave and I stopped by Joanne's and while Dave was looking for a certain item, I found myself among the cross stitch kits. Perfect. I have never actually done a cross stitch, but how hard could it be? I was excited to get home and start on my new venture. I worked for 3-4 hours last night, and I am getting the hang of it. There are a few mistakes. I realized that it really is a good idea to work from the middle out. But, all in all, it is going well. And, my need to create is satisfied. Maybe this will keep me out of trouble now that Dave is working swing shift.
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