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21-09-2025 08:04 PM
21-09-2025 08:04 PM
I’ve only done 1 paint by number which features wolves. Isn’t framed. Will need to see if I can find it.
Im recently been able to go back to knitting and crocheting. Wanting to finish started knitting, crotcheting before starting something new.
21-09-2025 08:58 PM
21-09-2025 08:58 PM
Hey @FearofUnknown
My main hobbies are garden and music. Maybe one day I will do art stuff again….bit shy about it….
23-09-2025 06:20 PM
23-09-2025 06:20 PM
I'm shy when it comes to Art, especially drawing unless it is Still Life drawing. I wish I could integrate it into my life but can't due to high expectations from myself and others.
Art can be messy too which makes it impractical to do whenever, wherever.
Do you play an instrument @Appleblossom ?
23-09-2025 06:22 PM
23-09-2025 06:22 PM
Do they give you enough paint in those Paint by Number kits? I have a fear of it running out before it's completed so I've never tried to buy those kits even though I want to try them.
Did you have leftover paint @Former-Member ?
23-09-2025 06:25 PM
23-09-2025 06:25 PM
Yes, I have been very active in music, choral, piano, drumming and recorder.
Being shy about making art sums up me too @FearofUnknown
high expectations can be very difficult
Are there any activities you feel more comfortable with?
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sorry just discovered how many emojis I have access to…lol
23-09-2025 06:29 PM
23-09-2025 06:29 PM
just reread your opening post
you mentioned heaps of things
i also do journaling but haven’t for ages… have decided to do more next year
I am also careful about cost. It needs to be a good investment for me to splurge
23-09-2025 07:28 PM
23-09-2025 07:28 PM
@FearofUnknown I honestly can’t remember if I had enough paint.
I had a couple brand new kits which went MIA when I moved couple years ago. Between arthritis flare ups, which impacted my hands, and feeling disheartened I haven’t done anything with only kit I now have.
my concerns with the kit I have is that the paints will have dried up and not be able to be used.
24-09-2025 09:06 AM
24-09-2025 09:06 AM
@FearofUnknown @Appleblossom @Ainjoule @Lapis_Anteater
Ive recently bought couple books online which are colour by number with a twist.
colours have already been decided and each page consists of small numbered squares, hexagons etc
Colouring in each page the pictures start to appear.
a type of colour by number I’ve never done before
24-09-2025 11:18 PM
24-09-2025 11:18 PM
Maya and RavelleSomehow I found a photo in my profile. I made the cushion and my beautiful fur family are cuddling.
25-09-2025 01:30 PM
25-09-2025 01:30 PM
No luck in finding the finished paint by number as yet.
im excited by what I did find. 3 paint by number onto fabric kits that I thought I’d lost during my move. 🥳🥳
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We're here to support and promote the well-being of mental health carers and their families
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