Getting back into an old hobby.

Posted February 28, 2020

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.”

Posted March 22, 2020 at 3:20 am by Pam

Looks like a fun hobby!

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- Posted March 22, 2020 at 3:20 am by Riverside Peace
  
  It is.
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- Posted March 22, 2020 at 6:56 pm by Riverside Peace
  
  Yes, it is.
  
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Posted March 1, 2020 at 5:07 pm by America On Coffee

Sounds like a beautiful revival. Best wishes!💕☕️☕️

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- Posted March 1, 2020 at 6:10 pm by Riverside Peace
  
  Thanks.
  
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Posted February 29, 2020 at 11:43 pm by The Febrile Imaginings Of A Cluttered Mind

Yay! To your refinding the time to happy hobbying. G:)

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- Posted March 1, 2020 at 7:46 am by Riverside Peace
  
  Thanks
  
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Posted February 28, 2020 at 5:22 pm by Lyn

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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Posted February 28, 2020 at 2:39 pm by Loved by the King of kings

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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Posted February 28, 2020 at 6:26 am by Michelle

Beautiful cards!!

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- Posted February 28, 2020 at 7:23 am by Riverside Peace
  
  Thanks
  
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Posted February 28, 2020 at 4:12 am by Christy B

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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Posted February 28, 2020 at 4:01 am by Carly

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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Posted February 28, 2020 at 1:20 am by stevescountry

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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Posted February 28, 2020 at 12:46 am by Dee ❤ Sealed In Christ

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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