Why do you do craft work?

[beetlequeendiva]

I know that some people just enjoy it but does anyone have another reason for doing craft? I do it because it's great therapy and it keeps my mind occupied although I have to have several projects on the go at once in order for that to work.....

 

[hischildsindik]

I mostly craft because I enjoy it. It's fun to give something homemade (to someone who appreciates handmade items). It can also be theraputic for me as well. I love my famly, however they get on my nerves a lot, thus I crochet. The more upset, angry, with them, the faster I crochet...... my sister makes fun of this fact. If that tells you anything, she recognizes it and mocks me. Oh, well.... I guess that's just my sister.

 

[Tyeise]

I think part of why we like to craft is because we are made in the image of God.

Think about it. He created the whole world, the whole universe, and everything is different and unique! I think every person has a part of themselves that likes to be creative in some way. It shows up differently in different types of people.

Some people are openly comfortable with crafts or artwork.
Others are creative in the way they do things - like maybe creative in the way they cook.
Or how about creative in the way they decorate?
Some people are creative in ways they can make their salary stretch.
Some are creative in the garden.
Others create with words or music.
Even kids - one of the first things children like to do is draw!

All in all, I don't think I've ever met anyone that wasn't creative in some way!

 

[beetlequeendiva]

Tyreise - I love the way you look at things!!! It's actually true that everybody is creative in some way!!! I love to do crafts and some artwork and I love to cook in a creative way!!!

 

[b_hebrew]

great to say you made it rather than walmart

 

[beetlequeendiva]

I've never been able to say walmart made it - cause i live in England LOL it is nicer to say make a card rather than buy one, or make someone a present - i think people appreciate that more

 

[-Lily-]

I just have to!

 

[LostnFound]

Therapy, compulsion, creative urge, ADHD channeling....pick one! LOL

 

[catzinjammies]

I think that more and more people really appreciate receiving a gift you made especially for them. AND it's a great balance against the crazy pace of things at work for me. The only irksome thing is my boss says things like: "I don't have time to sit around and make pretty things" Implying that I'm lazy I guess, but I don't have lots of time either, I just leave my dishes in the sink a little longer than I should!!! Priorities, it's all about priorities...

CIJ

 

[GodFlute2]

I do crafts and such because it's fun and relaxing and usefel if done correctly.

 

[Celticflower]

I craft :
a) to relax
b) to make gifts
c) to keep my fingers out of the cookie jar
d) to teach my kids patience (wait til I finish this row)
e) to occupy myself when husband and kids are playing video games
f) to relieve boredom
g) to ignore my in-laws

 

[country woman]

I make crafts cause it relaxes me and keeps me from being bored.

 

[Uglybugg]

I do it because I just like it. I like to make things for my home and my friends. I love making afghans for babies. And it keeps my hands and my mind busy so I don't think about food all the time! Also I can't just sit and watch TV or chit chat, I feel like I have to be doing something else at the same time so most of my crafting is done while watching TV or talking with people, talking on the phone.

 

[VioletAngel]

Peace of mind and pleasure of a completed project ...hopefully well done.

 

[Nflite]

You don't think about anything else while you're busy with a project.
It makes great personal gifts.
Besides it's cheap therapy

 

[mohick95]

Not have to focus anything but project, able to relax and enjoy creating something new. Love to see smiles from people give gifts to.

 

[SparkyMaddie]

because when im done i can say I made that& its always prettier than anything i can buy.in my eyes anyways,especially my crochet stuff like my afgans and little stuff i make for my bathroom

 

[astral angel]

Because I'm too chintzy to buy ready-made, and also it is more interesting and fun to design things myself. Sometimes my ideas come out better than what are ready-made in the stores.

 

[Saint Melania]

In a way this is a hard question...but on thinking about it, I remember going to the store to buy something for a loved one's birthday gift, and always seeing how they are made, and then, ... "Hey, I could make one of these!" ... and then visits to the crafts shops are always inspiring, too. Either it is in my genes, or perhaps just the desire to do it better than the store-bought kind happen to be. Plus, it is fun to do.

 

[Bunnaroo]

I sketch and color because I have a lot of images in my head. (Overactive Imagination?) I want to keep many of these ideas, though I'm not always sure why.
My style is anthromorphic, which allows me to express my feelings without someone thinking the picture is about them. (Some of the characters are based on real people, but that's another story.)
The other reason is to stay out of trouble. I am a recovering addict, and have replaced my addictive activity with artistic endevour.
I believe everyone should be proud enough to sign their name to their work. The Creator did, you can see his signature everywhere.