Little Fun Things (Part 1)
When I finish listening to the good part of a song, I change it and pick a new song. When I finish listening to the good part of that song, I change it again and start the next song. It's the same with books. If the book grows boring, I stop reading and pick another. And it's the same with art. I used to try to draw realistic pictures with colored pencils, but after a while, I would grow tired of it and switch to another drawing. Right now, I'm painting myself as someone with little patience. However, I actually don't think of myself like that. In many aspects of my life, I am incredibly patient. Often, when I decide to do something, I will stick with it, like with schoolwork and hobbies like crocheting. But what makes crochet different from something like drawing? Why am I willing to put more time and effort into it? It's quite simple. I love it!
As cheesy as it sounds (it's true, though), I've learned that life is too short to do things that make you unhappy. You might think that if you put 10,000 hours into learning how to sew, for example, you'll finally master it and be happy. But if the learning process of sewing feels tedious and boring, why stick with it? Why continue if the journey doesn't make you happy, too?
In short, I like to try new things. I want to expand and grow, but if I try something for a little bit and I don't really connect with it, I'm going to set it aside and try something new instead. A patient person does not need to be patient with every part of their life. It's okay to decide, "I don't want to do this anymore," and pick up something else that will make you excited to do it.
It's like using a tiny magnet to pick up heavier pieces of metal. The magnet will not pick up most of the metal, but it might pick up a few shards. As I try new things in my search for new hobbies, I don't expect I'll stick with most of them. But it's likely I'll find a few that really hit deep if that makes sense.
It's all about experimenting. When I see cool crafts on Tik Tok, Instagram, or YouTube, I save them and come back to try them when I have some extra free time.
Here are some little fun things to try! Maybe one of them will become your new hobby. Or maybe you'll think all of them are SUPER boring. Regardless, you might as well try one of them out! Who knows what you'll discover...
1. Mini Books
I love to read, but I don't like to spend money. And books are very expensive. Many of the books I read are not physical copies; I might download them from Libby onto my Kindle, or from Anna's Archive onto my phone. If you read digital copies but still want a physical one like me, you can make mini books.
How do I make mine?
1) Save pictures of your book's front cover, spine, and back and insert them into a blank template on Canva.
2) Arrange the inserted pictures next to each other. From left to right: back, spine, front cover.
3) Download it, print it, and cut it out.
4) Fold the paper along the seams of the spine to create a "book shape."
5) Cut a piece of cardboard. The size will depend on how large the book cover is.
6) Glue the cover to the cardboard. Do not glue the spine to the edge of the cardboard.
Note: There are many free YouTube tutorials!
from Glowforge Owners Forum
2. Macramé Beaded Bracelet/Necklace
How to make a macrame bracelet with beads by Angeera Creations
3. Paint by Numbers Kit
from Amazon
4. Collage with Magazines
from FeltMagnet
5. Book Nook
from Etsy
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