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Post by kkooch on Aug 20, 2015 12:29:48 GMT
So I leave Sunday for a few days of vacation at the beach with my DD who is 23. The weather is looking like we will be having thunderstorms just about every day so I am trying to think of what we could do other than shop so immediately thought crafts. Any suggestions on something that doesn't require packing a ton of stuff (like scrapbooking etc). The only thing I can knit or crochet would be a scarf which would be ok if we used it but not likely. I haven't walked around any of the craft stores to see if there is anything new so I turn to you all.
Thanks, Karen
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2015 12:34:59 GMT
I would be packing some books.
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Post by kkooch on Aug 20, 2015 12:42:09 GMT
Didn't think to mention we would definitely have books. For us that is a given but you all wouldn't have known that.
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Post by STBC on Aug 20, 2015 12:47:16 GMT
If you can knit or crochet a scarf, you can make dish cloths They don't require a lot of yarn and are fairly quick and easy to make.
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Post by lesley on Aug 20, 2015 12:48:40 GMT
Get some colouring books and a bunch of pens or pencils.
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Post by johnnysmom on Aug 20, 2015 12:48:59 GMT
Coloring books? Not crafts but puzzles and games. Stamping Christmas cards. Digital scrap booking.
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Post by snugglebutter on Aug 20, 2015 12:51:48 GMT
With knitting/crocheting you could also make dishcloths easily. If I want a small craft to take somewhere it is nearly always a crochet hook and a ball of cotton yarn. (just did that for our recent road trip)
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Post by snugglebutter on Aug 20, 2015 12:52:14 GMT
If you can knit or crochet a scarf, you can make dish cloths They don't require a lot of yarn and are fairly quick and easy to make. We were both thinking the same thing! :-)
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Post by alissa103 on Aug 20, 2015 12:58:47 GMT
Adult coloring books for sure. I think I'd also bring some Christmas stamps and ink and color images to be added to cards later. It wouldn't require a lot of supplies and you could use the same coloring book pencils.
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Post by kkooch on Aug 20, 2015 13:02:42 GMT
Gee the idea of the Christmas card would be great actually. Can I decide on a card to make by then? Coloring books a great idea. Could even do that on the beach if I get bored.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2015 13:39:50 GMT
I always take one stamping project that involves lots of cutting out of stamped images. One ink pad, white paper, one stamp set, small scissors.
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Post by Loydene on Aug 20, 2015 13:41:52 GMT
Get your Christmas cards done Wire charms -- a metal charm set, beads and skinny wires fluffy flip flops -- strips of material, tulle, ribbon -- all tied to flips coloring books - with new and different coloring media But I'd just take more books!
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Post by anxiousmom on Aug 20, 2015 13:50:41 GMT
I take small embroidery (handwork) kind of projects. I do the prep at home-doing all the cutting or pattern transfer (or adhering an applique type thing with wonder under) and then tuck it all into a large zip lock bag with the corresponding floss, small scissors, and needles. Easy peasy and keeps it all together in a small little package. I generally take two or three just so I can be picky-choosey about which one I want to work on. And then the ziplocks generally sit in my bag, feeling all lonely because I am generally on vacation with the dorky velcro family and even when it rains at the beach we don's sit quietly but rather gather together somewhere (usually the hotel bar) and play cards.
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Post by anonrefugee on Aug 20, 2015 14:29:03 GMT
Beading bracelets, wrap bracelets? I'm just learning these as a way to use up my mega bead stash and do something different. Takes up very little space to work, or to carry.
I tried to relearn crochet - but it's not my thing when it's hot or humid.
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Post by Nicole in TX on Aug 20, 2015 14:45:45 GMT
I would make a supply of birthday or thank you cards.
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Post by scrapbookwriter on Aug 20, 2015 15:29:58 GMT
I carry a counted cross stitch project in a clear zippered 8"x10" bag along with a hoop, scissors, and a clip-on book light. I originally started cross stitching while waiting in doctors' offices, but have also loved it while traveling by air and during DH's lengthy conference calls in our hotel room. I'm working on one of these and absolutely love it: Typography Kits
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Post by georgiapea on Aug 20, 2015 17:16:55 GMT
I'd take 2 coloring books and 1 kit of pens to share. Taking a small bead kit with supplies and tools would be another necessity for me.
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Post by Miss Lerins Momma on Aug 20, 2015 17:35:10 GMT
tie dye shirts? They have kits at Michael's and Hobby Lobby (kits are made by Tulip) and they have everything in them you need besides the shirts. We did those over the summer and the kids LOVED them! They wear them all the time!
And I love the idea of doing Christmas cards! We love making cards, so that would be right up our alley!
Or if you have a kitchen where you are staying, maybe trying a new recipe or two?
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Post by kat on Aug 20, 2015 18:27:53 GMT
I always bring a small bag with an in progress knitting project with me everywhere, like socks or a hat. For car trips, the knitting, a small tote with my art journal and basic supplies, a couple of books, and a few magazines. Everything fits in a larger canvas tote. If you are flying, TSA agents will take sissors and sometimes knitting needles so I wouldn't bother taking knitting for a short trip. I don't crochet so don't know if getting hooks through security is a problem.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Aug 20, 2015 18:30:49 GMT
For trips like that, I bring my laptop and edit photos. It's something I put off doing at home because there is always laundry or some other thing distracting me. But when I'm away somewhere and there's nothing else to do, it's a great way to kill some time and do something productive.
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Post by perumbula on Aug 20, 2015 19:24:15 GMT
Jewelry projects don't take much space if you decide what you want to do ahead of time. You could bring just the supplies you need for what you want to do. A towel could stand in for a bead board if you don't have space for that. Earrings don't take a lot of space and neither do necklace designs with lots of chain. You might also consider taking some games. For example, Gloom would be a lot of fun to play when it's gloomy outside. It's a card game so it takes very little space. Other card games, like Spot It, Love Letters, and Set would be fun too. You could also look at dice games, like Zombie Dice and Left Center Right. I once made a box with a couple of decks of poker cards, pinochle cards, and six dice. I printed instructions for different card games and dice games on cardstock and put them in the box with the supplies. Then we had what we needed for dozens of different games.
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Post by mrst on Aug 20, 2015 20:09:23 GMT
I have a little stuff bag with sock knitting in it. I've knit socks all over the world, but I put them in checked luggage when we fly.
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Post by desertgirl on Aug 20, 2015 20:43:07 GMT
If you have fabric scraps, make a few crazy quilt squares. Lots of info online. It only involves fabric scraps, scissors, and a needle and thread. I just grab my scrap bag and go.
I love big puzzles, too. Goodwill has tons.
Those typography kits would make good Christmas gifts! Who wouldn't want one of those?
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Post by scrapaddie on Aug 20, 2015 23:08:13 GMT
I like to take a circle knitter and cotton yarn to make kitchen wash rags... takes little room and equipment. I can always use them and have even given them as gifts!. I do a ribbed knit on them. I also have a needlepoint that I have worked on for years on balconies, etc while at the beach.. never do it at home!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2015 23:11:50 GMT
Board games. Not crafty, I know, but that's my answer!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2015 23:12:46 GMT
Or card games.
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Post by JustTricia on Aug 21, 2015 1:53:55 GMT
I would take coloring books and jigsaw puzzles.
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Post by lucyg on Aug 21, 2015 7:32:40 GMT
If you can knit or crochet a scarf, you can make dish cloths They don't require a lot of yarn and are fairly quick and easy to make. We were both thinking the same thing! :-) Me, too! There are so many pamphlets with cute designs for knitted or crocheted dish cloths. I used to like making them for family for stocking stuffers. Another good small project is a card kit, purchased or put together yourself. Design the cards in advance and precut the pieces and put together a small bag of stamps, embellishments, etc. ... you won't need to cart a lot of tools or supplies.
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Post by M in Carolina on Aug 21, 2015 10:09:04 GMT
I love the embroidery idea. I just purchased Mary Thomas' Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches from Amazon recently and am practicing the different stitches before I do an embroidery project. I am doing a small sampler with the stitches. I love the antique ones and think it would be cool to be able to see my progress.
I also found some cool acrylic scarves from Joe Fresh for $4 each. I'm going to do some experimenting with them with dyes and doing embroidery. I love paisleys and interesting patterns.
I always take my iPad and Kindle Fire when I travel. When I'm by the pool or at the beach, I stick my tablet in a gallon size ziploc bag to protect it from the sand and water. My iPad has a cool drawing/painting program which is a lot of fun.
I also love looking through magazines and cut out interesting articles, recipes, wardrobe ideas, etc.
I also think working on Christmas cards is a great idea if you already know what you want your cards to look like and have the supplies.
When dh and I go visit his family, we play a lot of board and card games. We love scrabble--you can get a magnetic travel set at Target, Phase 10--a cool card game for 2 or more people, and Dutch Blitz--another card game that requires a lot of people. Balderdash is my favourite board game, but you need at least 4 people although it's better with a large crowd--you make up definitions for words and write them on slips of paper which are read as well as the real definition of the word. Everyone votes on the best definition, and you get points when your definition is picked instead of the real one. It's a really fun way to learn new vocabulary and it's hilarious because you can write really interesting and funny definitions. It's most fun when no one has any idea what the word means so the definitions are hilarious.
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Post by hop2 on Aug 21, 2015 10:13:22 GMT
A nap.
That way I could do more things at night.
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