Hi Crafty friends, today’s post is a little different, it’s still about cardmaking but I wanted to touch on something that I feel is really important. And, that is the “why” I craft.
I saw a post, I think on IG, asking how we started crafting and why. It’s an interesting question and as I read some of the comments, many crafters were taught by their mothers or grandmothers.
But, one thing about the responses was common, it surprised me, many craft to treat nervous anxiety and/or stress. I relate as I developed PTSD several years ago which I talk about it in this post.
I started crafting when I was young too, but didn’t get serious about it until years later. Today, I consider crafting as my job, not solely a hobby. Stitching on cards, in particular, really calms my spirit.
I love all types of cardmaking (die cutting my #1 fav). Stitching is just a little different. I was a full-time crocheter and knitter but quit unfortunately due to neck and shoulder injuries. I still miss it!
Stitching keeps fiber arts close to my heart. I watch videos while stitching. As I’m stitching, my mind is clear and I enjoy the actual making part.
Then, I’m left with a beautiful piece that I can add to a card. Stitching on felt, especially making ornaments for Christmas, is another favorite.
Check out this post for how I made these mittens!
Made an easel card with this stitching die from Spellbinders, check it out here.
With that same die, I chose different floss colors, this is a fun die set! Click here for the post.
Below, I tried my hand a freehand cross stitching from a photo.
Check out the post for these two cards here.
I just recently purchased Lawn Fawn’s Embroidery Die set which comes with the embroidery hoop and a heart. There’s also add-ons available sold separately; a star and a rainbow. And to organize my floss, I use book rings and
It’s so important we take good care of our mental health as much as physical. Arts and crafts is a wonderful means to relieve stress while we express our creativity. I’d love to know if you craft, how you got started and why you create. Feel free to leave a comment below and thanks for reading!
- Lawn Fawn Embroidery Hoop Die Set
- Lawn Fawn Embroidery Add-ons; rainbow, star
- Spellbinders May “Stitched Hello” Die
- DMC Variegated Embroidery Floss Bundle
- Embroidery Floss Set (solid colors)
- Embroidery needles here, here and here
- Memory Box Plush Frosty Mitten Die set
- Ellen Hutson Ornament Collection Felt
- Waffleflower Crafts Stitchable Pinking Rectangle Die
- Sulky Cotton Petites Embroidery Thread 6-sampler
- White embroidery thread
- Double-sided Tape (AZ), (Scrapbook.com)
- EK Tools Precision Scissors
- Bearly Art Liquid Glue
- Accents Opaque 100 lb. White Cardstock
- Neenah 65 lb. Assorted Colors Cardstock
- Book Rings
- Floss Plastic Bobbins
