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just wondering what we all do in our spare time from crafting :lol:
i am a stay at home mum to 2 boys aged 5 and 22months. i also work very part time as an outreach worker for suffolk real nappy network.
how about everyone else
Lois
the felt fairy
03-02-2006, 02:01 PM
I'm also at home with my 2 boys (6 and 2). I went straight back to work after my first was born but reluctantly gave up my job after No.2 due to finding (and paying for) nursery's and childminders etc.
When I was working in the real world I had the most fantastic job and I really miss it. Right in amongst every art and craft material you can think of. :wink:
I have a 9-5 office job but hope to give it up all up by the end of the year to work from home :D Can't wait!
Seahorse
03-02-2006, 03:10 PM
I hope it happens for you Bea.
I work 8.30(or when I can drag myself in coz nobodys here coz I have to open up)to 5.30(sometimes I can leave at 5).
I sit on my bum all day, hence the 2 stone weight gain, answering phones that hardly ever ring.As i type Im holding a phone to my ear to a supplier, Ive been holding for about 6 minutes.
I hate my job
The only good thing is that the bosses dont mind me doing my hooby.If it wasnt for this job I wouldnt know about scrapbooking as I saw it all online, I can look for craft shops online and I can order lots of lovely things, and I can chat to people on forums like this.
I yearn for a job I enjoy that pays a good wage, I am still looking.
Im finally off the phone after about 12 minutes, my arm hurts.
beadsbydesign
03-02-2006, 04:04 PM
I am one of those truly lucky people who don't think they "work" coz they are having so much fun!!!
I have two online bead stores that keep me busy from 9am til midnight.
In the quieter moments I create jewellery that I sell on a party plan basis and also at a local producers market.
I also teach beading workshops and do childens beading parties.
So the short answer is
I HAVE FUN!!
Seahorse
03-02-2006, 04:11 PM
I am one of those truly lucky people who don't think they "work" coz they are having so much fun!!!
I have two online bead stores that keep me busy from 9am til midnight.
In the quieter moments I create jewellery that I sell on a party plan basis and also at a local producers market.
I also teach beading workshops and do childens beading parties.
So the short answer is
I HAVE FUN!!
OOOh your a lucky ducky.
raspberrybloom
03-02-2006, 04:47 PM
I also have an 8.30 to 5.30 job :(
I work am a markeitng manager for a car dealership. However, I would love to give up my job and concentrate on Raspberry Bloom. But the business is new and I would NEVER survive without my monthly wage.
You never know things may explode!! fingers crossed.
Lou
Seahorse
03-02-2006, 04:50 PM
What your doing is good.
At least you are getting a wage in but knowing your on your way to doing what you want to do
Yep, you never know what may happen in the future.Accessories are never gona be out of fashion so never fear.
Seahorse
03-02-2006, 04:53 PM
I forgot to say I work in a computer maintenance company.
We have no heating(until the afternoon) and the floor are bare floor boards.
Im surrounded by computer parts and people who only really talk about computers or computer related things and its yucky and boring.And they expect me to know what they are on about when they say 'has the tape drive backed up'!!!
Peter
03-02-2006, 05:20 PM
'Tis for me the phrase 'Starving Artist' was penned! :lol:
Crafty Cards
03-02-2006, 06:52 PM
Hi
im also a SAHM of 2 boys.
the eldest also like to be crafty - at the age of 4 - i bought him his own stamp set and punch. loves watchign mummy make cards.
x
aly
jo's hubby
04-02-2006, 12:43 PM
Hi I wear three hats lol I am a driving instructor and also a musical instrument repairer and in my spare timer I help Jo my wife run her webshop http://www.thecraftgrotto.co.uk
Hi I wear three tats lol I am a driving instructor and also a musical instrument repairer and in my spare timer I help Jo my wife run her webshop http://www.thecraftgrotto.co.uk
I'll have to keep my eye out for you on the mean streets of Ipswich then :lol:
Lois
jo's hubby
05-02-2006, 09:25 AM
Hi I wear three tats lol I am a driving instructor and also a musical instrument repairer and in my spare timer I help Jo my wife run her webshop http://www.thecraftgrotto.co.uk
I'll have to keep my eye out for you on the mean streets of Ipswich then :lol:
Lois
Just look out for a light blue Honda Jazz with 'Alpha School of Motoring on it lol
Hi I wear three tats lol I am a driving instructor and also a musical instrument repairer and in my spare timer I help Jo my wife run her webshop http://www.thecraftgrotto.co.uk
I'll have to keep my eye out for you on the mean streets of Ipswich then :lol:
Lois
Just look out for a light blue Honda Jazz with 'Alpha School of Motoring on it lol
how bizarre i just saw one of your pupils on Britannia Road. looked like she was on her driving test, hope she passed :lol:
Lois
0103media
06-02-2006, 12:29 PM
I'm a sad webmaster lol.. I just run a load of websites.. Almost all the sites are mine and all are created from my personal background e.g. this site is came about due to being brought up by a potter..
I'm a potters son :wink:
the felt fairy
06-02-2006, 01:25 PM
I'm a potters son
Funny, I've always thought you were a little potty.
Sorry I bet youv'e heard it a million times but it had to be said.
0103media
06-02-2006, 01:44 PM
:lol:
jo's hubby
06-02-2006, 06:08 PM
I'm a potters son
Funny, I've always thought you were a little potty.
Sorry I bet youv'e heard it a million times but it had to be said.
Nothing wrong with being potty it helps in my profession lol
Peter
06-02-2006, 06:41 PM
Eeerrrr.......................next stop Hogwarts.?
Seahorse
07-02-2006, 08:54 AM
Eeerrrr.......................next stop Hogwarts.?
You beat me, Im sure there was a Harry Potter joke somewhere in all of this, I just couldnt think of one!
swirlyarts
07-02-2006, 09:47 PM
Hiya,
Thought I'd jump into this discussion! I'm a stay at home mum too and have a daughter who is 2 and another baby due in July (very excited - can't wait!). Before I had my daughter I was a primary school teacher and I hated it. I'm very lucky in that I don't have to work at the mo so can concentrate on setting up my business - card making and children's craft parties. Going slow at the moment but heres hoping........ :D
Lynsey
nattynetty
07-02-2006, 11:18 PM
OK I'm gonna join in too :)
I spend most of my time now on the business but I still work a few days a week as a careers adviser. Would love to give it up completely but then think I might miss the contact with real people - if you can describe teenagers as that! :?
jo's hubby
08-02-2006, 09:45 AM
OK I'm gonna join in too :)
I spend most of my time now on the business but I still work a few days a week as a careers adviser. Would love to give it up completely but then think I might miss the contact with real people - if you can describe teenagers as that! :?
I know what you mean Netty as most of my students are 'Kevins@ opps sorry teenagers lol but i must admit they are generally a nice bunch lol
Seahorse
08-02-2006, 09:48 AM
Hiya,
Thought I'd jump into this discussion! I'm a stay at home mum too and have a daughter who is 2 and another baby due in July (very excited - can't wait!). Before I had my daughter I was a primary school teacher and I hated it. I'm very lucky in that I don't have to work at the mo so can concentrate on setting up my business - card making and children's craft parties. Going slow at the moment but heres hoping........ :D
Lynsey
Why did you hate being a primary school teacher?
swirlyarts
08-02-2006, 08:18 PM
Actually loved the teaching part - it was the constant admin and tests and all the extra work. I would be in at 7.30 leave at 6.00 and stillhave to do work when I got home - I can't imagine doing it now with my daughter at home - I would never see her or my husband! Hopefully I'll not have to go back to it but if I have too at some stage then I will!
Lynsey
SteveS
09-02-2006, 11:30 AM
Stay-at-home through disability for me. Most of my time's taken up on the net with lots of sites :) Sometimes think I should be making money out of it somewhere, but that gets all complicated and stuff :lol: Perhaps we should have an early warning system from you Mike, so we know which roads to avoid, and when! :lol:
Steve :)
jo's hubby
09-02-2006, 10:38 PM
lol well avoid Woodbridge road like the plague steve and any other road where there is a loo for me to nip into its a long time without a p in that car :D
SteveS
10-02-2006, 07:09 PM
You'll have to get an astronaut's spacesuit, Mike :lol: You'd be the first fully plumbed-in driving instructor - and I can see where that could be a BIG advantage :lol: :lol:
Steve :)
MadDogs
22-02-2006, 02:32 PM
Hello you crazy people (just read all yr posts!)
I run my own web design and marketing biz but am trying to restrict myself to spending 4 days a week on that and on Fridays workin on samples of t-shirts customised with antique fabrics/trimmings.
Find it hard to get motivated when working along - especially after being in a buzzy ofice all week! How do the rest of you make yourself stick to a project without distraction? I love the idea of doing this, but find it hard to actually start putting it into practice (and having confidence in my own taleents!)
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SteveS
22-02-2006, 02:46 PM
Hi, MadDogs :)
Stick to a project? :o Now that'd be a novelty these days :lol: Seriously, it comes down to doing things as quickly as possible :wink: That's the only way I can get anything done :D
Steve :)
MadDogs
22-02-2006, 02:50 PM
Hi, MadDogs :)
Stick to a project? :o Now that'd be a novelty these days :lol: Seriously, it comes down to doing things as quickly as possible :wink: That's the only way I can get anything done :D
Steve :)
I suppose I shall just have to focus! Maybe I should get someone to check up on me and reward me (with chocolate!) for working hard!
:lol:
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