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My name is Jules, I’m 36 and I live by the sea in Norfolk with my brand new hubby, Martin. I have had M.E. since I was 17 and managed a career in recruitment until about 8 years ago, when I had a serious relapse. About 3 years ago Martin converted our spare room into a craft room for me as I had been dabbling with crafty bits as my health gradually improved. Despite people telling me they liked the gifts I made them, I could never be sure that they weren't just being very polite!
When Martin proposed, I was adamant that I would make everything myself and the craft room became Wedding HQ! I made all our stationery, favour bags, wine glass charms, napkin rings, bridesmaids jewellery and even my Mum’s jewellery. I learned new crafts and thoroughly enjoyed myself and it was so nice to feel good at something again. The feedback I got from guests, the venue owners and even the photographer finally convinced me that maybe I could make it into something more than a hobby. So, I am now having a think about what kind of things I could make, costs, and websites etc – eeek!!
Martin works at sea for weeks, sometimes months at a time and so I thought I would look for some craft groups to join in my area. Unfortunately I can’t seem to find any and so I was really pleased to stumble across this forum. I am looking forward to having a look through the online groups and finding some crafty friends.
My favourite crafts are beaded jewellery making (I would like to learn to make polymer clay beads) and making handbags, but I enjoy having a go at just about anything!
Well, that’s me in a nutshell really! I look forward to getting to know you all.
Jules xxx
My name is Jules, I’m 36 and I live by the sea in Norfolk with my brand new hubby, Martin. I have had M.E. since I was 17 and managed a career in recruitment until about 8 years ago, when I had a serious relapse. About 3 years ago Martin converted our spare room into a craft room for me as I had been dabbling with crafty bits as my health gradually improved. Despite people telling me they liked the gifts I made them, I could never be sure that they weren't just being very polite!
When Martin proposed, I was adamant that I would make everything myself and the craft room became Wedding HQ! I made all our stationery, favour bags, wine glass charms, napkin rings, bridesmaids jewellery and even my Mum’s jewellery. I learned new crafts and thoroughly enjoyed myself and it was so nice to feel good at something again. The feedback I got from guests, the venue owners and even the photographer finally convinced me that maybe I could make it into something more than a hobby. So, I am now having a think about what kind of things I could make, costs, and websites etc – eeek!!
Martin works at sea for weeks, sometimes months at a time and so I thought I would look for some craft groups to join in my area. Unfortunately I can’t seem to find any and so I was really pleased to stumble across this forum. I am looking forward to having a look through the online groups and finding some crafty friends.
My favourite crafts are beaded jewellery making (I would like to learn to make polymer clay beads) and making handbags, but I enjoy having a go at just about anything!
Well, that’s me in a nutshell really! I look forward to getting to know you all.
Jules xxx
to the forum. It is wonderful to hear how crafting has helped you through a difficult time with your ME and your wedding sounds great with all your work on show! It is really addictive on here but there are lots of great people to chat to and discuss your crafty passions with.
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