Getting back into an old hobby.

I can’t believe it’s been nearly four years since I many anyone a card of some kind. With my back trouble, double surgery, arthritis and my erratic Fibromyalgia, then trying to sell a house for almost a year, I finally did it. I went through the hobby boxes searching for cardboard, glue, stamps, cut outs and stickers. These cards I made today. They’re a mix of my photography and actually creating cards from bits and pieces made from scratch. Although my fingers cramped up with the fine work, I don’t think I did too badly. Using my photos and the computer for printing, also gave me a break from the fiddly stuff. I always enjoyed this hobby and look forward again to rainy days, sticky fingers and creating. 🙂

Photography by Chrissy for Riverside Peace

26 thoughts on “Getting back into an old hobby.”

Beautiful! I’ve thought about taking up that hobby. Sure would be cheaper than what they charge at the store!

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Posted February 28, 2020 at 7:20 am by Riverside Peace

It takes a bit of money to get started and by no means have enough bits and pieces to take it up again big time. It’s a fun hobby and a great way to use your creativity.

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- Posted February 28, 2020 at 8:49 am by Dee ❤ Sealed In Christ
  
  I’m not extremely creative.. but sometimes it flows and I have to capture it before it’s gone again! God bless.
  
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Wow, those are wonderful cards Chrissy! Looks like a great hobby, keep it up!😃😺

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Posted February 28, 2020 at 6:47 pm by Riverside Peace

Thanks Steve. I’ll probably continue but not to the extent before arthritis set in. Fingers cramps too much.

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- Posted February 29, 2020 at 12:26 am by stevescountry
  
  I can understand that.
  
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Nice! Homemade cards are such a nice personal touch. 🙂

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Posted February 28, 2020 at 7:22 am by Riverside Peace

Yes, especially creating just the right card for the person you are making it for.

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Lovely cards and wonderful to see you enjoying yourself xo

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Posted February 28, 2020 at 6:46 pm by Riverside Peace

Thanks Christy

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Beautiful cards!!

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Posted February 28, 2020 at 7:23 am by Riverside Peace

Thanks

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Pretty cards! Great job! Sorry to hear about your health problems. I hope this year you’ll be feeling better.

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Posted February 28, 2020 at 3:33 pm by Riverside Peace

Thank you. I do feel much better this year already. Must be the weather up here.

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- Posted February 28, 2020 at 5:09 pm by Loved by the King of kings
  
  That’s great! I’m glad to hear it! 😊
  I’m curious why you say”up” here. I’ve heard of Australia being referred to as “down under” but not as “up”.
  
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  - Posted February 28, 2020 at 6:13 pm by Riverside Peace
    
    We were living south-west of Sydney where it was too cold in winter and too hot in summer. We have recently moved about 500 Kilometers northeasterly where the weather is more stable. 🙂
    
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    - Posted March 1, 2020 at 6:09 pm by Loved by the King of kings
      
      Ah, that’s great! 😊
      
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They’re beautiful, Chrissy. I particularly love the butterfly one 🤗

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Posted February 28, 2020 at 6:15 pm by Riverside Peace

Thanks. I made that one for an elderly lady I visited regularly in Kingswood. Her birthday is next week.

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