craftyhunnypie Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Help! This really is not like me. I am lacking inspiration for my crafty swop. I purposely set aside this weekend to make my gift. I have started something, but whether I will go with it I don't know. I've searched the internet, my books & just need to find the confidence that my gift will be ok or find something that inspires me more. I did start knitting on Friday, but gave up when I realised how slow it was growing. Then I thought about crochet - as that's my best & favourite craft - but I'm unsure what to make. I then thought painting, decopatch etc. I just feel my weekend has been non productive so far. It might change by tonight. I just wanted a Xmassy feeling crafty weekend. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 what about... a crocheted scarf and hat? a crocheted bag? you could crochet flowers onto it, or do it bright granny squares a snoody thing? crocheted mitteny/glovey type things crocheted table runner for the Christmas table? granny square coasters a granny square cushion a crocheted chicken handbag I would seriously love any of the above does this help at all? cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 It's frustrating when that happens. I have that block at the moment with my Christmas cards. I'd better get a move on. What about decopatching some plain glass tea light holders. I saw the lampshade that attic 24 Anna did and it looked amazing. The table runner is a great idea too. I am thinking of making one for our table. Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Think painting or decopatch sounds good, don't stop be your swapee will love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 A crochet scarf sounds wonderful....hope you are my swapee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted November 21, 2010 Author Share Posted November 21, 2010 Got a bit of inspiration - thanks everyone! I'm going to do what I'm good at - with a few extra yummy things thrown in as well - if the experimenting goes ok. Sorry Couperwife & Cinnamon - maybe next year. ( I could be fibbing ) I'll willingly make anyone anything though - I like creating & giving makes me feel all sweet. He he. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Good sounds like what I end up doing - except the extra yummy things I always chew things over and nothing seems good enough. What I end up doing is making something I've wanted to do for a while that I enjoy doing and get a lot out of it and actually have to get it finished Really enjoying doing this one, having fun and adapting patterns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted November 22, 2010 Author Share Posted November 22, 2010 Ok, being as X factor was carp - I sat making something & it is turning out good so far. Hubby liked it too. Got a few things up my sleeve now to make. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Over the years of internet browsing I have built up a crafty inspiration file of photos. They are in categories for brooches, Easter, Christmas, new baby etc. When I need inspiration I look in it and hey presto I think of something. I never just copy others original work but i use it to bounce ideas off. I was sat looking at my new reindeer candlesticks I bought from the Country Living Chiristmas fair in Glasgow and thought of a new crafty idea. I'm half way through making it now. . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
