I'm still on the fence about this swap but thought if I posted my list of can do can't do maybe you would help me to decide wether I am in or out
what I can make:
crocheted and knitted items (simple knits are more my thing as I have short attention span, but I do cables and lace knitting it's more I don't do big items lol) I don't use icky feeling yarns because my skin is sensitive to texture, and I can't imagine spending that much time making something that no one wants to touch when it's done. Crochet I do free form or by visual reference (I don't follow patterns but can make pretty much anything) I like making pieces that are funky and slightly unusual or unexpected I can make cozys, dishcloths, hats, scarves, fingerless gloves, headbands, purses/handbags, plant holders, etc... (Intermediate/Advanced depending on the project)
artistic resin pendants/baubles/trinkets (I don't want to make what we see everywhere, I want them to be special, no candy sprinkles for me!!!) (expert)
glass etching from simple to heavily intricate pieces (expert)
beaded jewelry, artistic shrinkydink jewelry, I like to make intricate and delicate pieces (expert)
polymer clay sculpture I have preference towards making foods but really I can sculpt just about anything I set my mind to (expert)
sewn items (I've been sewing my entire life, longer than I actually have memory of) This is likely my strongest craft, but as of lately it is far from my favorite lol. I prefer making things that aren't to be worn as I'm very particular about body measurements and I don't figure I can take them in person for a swap lol. but bags, wallets, cozy's, organizers, etc... are all fair game (expert)
paintings/drawings (I don't know that I can paint on request but i do love to paint and if inspiration strikes it's great, if I force it, typically it ends up sucking) (Intermediate/advanced)
handpoured candles (advanced)
woodworking (I'm getting a new scroll saw for my birthday! and I couldn't be more excited!!!) (advanced)
Miniatures 1/12th scale to 1/3 scale miniatures I love making little things and can make them from a variety of different mediums. (expert)
Barbie makeovers (fairies, disco queens, goth/punk girls, and pretty much anything in between) (advanced)
handmade soaps though I'm out of lye at the moment
(intermediate)
homemade perfumes, lipbalms, bathsalts, bathmilks (advanced)
recon crafts (record crafts, crafts from recycled magazines, newspaper, jewelry box recons, etc...) (intermediate)
stenciled shirts, bags, etc... (intermediate)
Paper crafts (handmade cards, journals, books, etc...) (Intermediate)
stamp making, I have lots of fun with this but it is an intermediate craft for me
pictures are easier for me than text lol (intermediate)
Things I can't do (not from lack of desire but from lack of access to materials or supplies)fused glass - would love some dainty delicate and artistic pieces
handspun yarn and/or a spinning kit
pottery - I'd like some artistic pieces to hang on my wall
needle felting kit I want to try this badly
stained glass pieces - again would love some artistic and/or funky pieces for my home
paintings/drawings/watercolors/pen&inks - Yes I can paint, but I want art in my home that someone else created because I love the emotion evoked in other peoples work. It makes me all gooey inside lol. Would kill for some 7" x 7" square art that I could mount into these frames I have (each as 3 openings and I have 4 of them). I'd really love trees or drawings of my family
Quilts or crocheted blankets (made from uber soft acrlyic or other yarns) I'm not a quilter and blankets aren't really my thing to make with crochet or knitting Lap size is ok I'm just eternally cold, or even fun patchwork pillows to go on my little ikea sofa in the game room.
woven items would be fun too I bought a loom recently but haven't really played with it at all
hand knitted socks, I really suck at making 2 of anything that are the same (must love the refusal to use patterns, it makes it hard to do things like this)
