Crafts and Hobbies Corner

Dunmowin · Dunmowin

Mr D was recently presented with a 1:16 uncompleted Entex model of a 1914 Dennis fire engine. It was started about 40 years ago by our house host for or with one of his sons. Son was not interested, so daughter attempted part, with mistakes, but not irreparable. Passed on to his Brother in Law, who recent...

kiwijims · kiwijims

"Yep" I've been hunting new model Fire trucks all over the world lately, I managed to score a few off Evil Bay, some as cheap as $0.05 and others cost around $50.00. Here are a few pictures of my finds............... My entire collection now covers two full shelves of the display cabinet...... there ar...

Santa · Santa

Kindness rock project, cheap, materials take up little space, suited to all ages.

bluemoon2 · bluemoon2

This painting in Water Colour. This is closing in on South Stradbroke nearGold Coast. Recently sailed a yacht up from Palm Beach NSW to North Stradbroke Island. Definitely harder slog when u get older !! Took 7 weeks...bad weather all the way .(liked the yacht clubs hic!! -- Edited by bluemoon...

bluemoon2 · bluemoon2

Trevor law · Trevor law

SWMBO has started a new venture while on the road, of doll making,hopefully she will be able to sell one or two, I think they are rather good but I am biased. What do you think .

Woody2 · Woody2

Lastest project kids names to go on their bedroom door and to stand on the dresser.

Possum3 · Possum3

https://startsat60.com/lifestyle/hobbies/grandma-shocks-internet-with-inappropriate-shark-blanket

Desert Dweller · Desert Dweller

There are plenty of ukulele songbook sites on the internet but this one that I found recently has to take the cake as the best. http://www.ozbcoz.com/Songs/ It's also a good resource for guitar players etc. So easy to download a song then print of in PDF form. Enjoy!

Ris · Ris

my husband loves bird watching and photography any recommendations or apps to download

Fine Elsewhere · Fine Elsewhere

Ok, so some forum members have got me interested in this hobby but I dont know where to start. I joined at the website ok and then downloaded the app but it wouldnt let me sign in. Said the user name was already in use. Well der, thats me! So, I dont know how to sort that. I obviously need a GPS which I have ne...

Possum3 · Possum3

https://www.etsy.com/listing/289428367/pattern-sweet-unicorn-pdf-crochet-toy?source=aw&utm_source=affiliate_window&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=us_location_buyer&awc=6220_1505447132_2c35d5e654b4a72919e5444951691981&utm_conten...

Possum3 · Possum3

Another idea from the Child bride - Who'd want one of these

Kendra · Kendra

I've been thinking to monetize my skills lately, and I think crochet is one of my best skills which I can use to earn money and gain mastery at the same time. Anyone here who have tried crochet?

Santa · Santa

https://www.today.com/parents/rock-painting-groups-connect-families-communities-t111934

Santa · Santa

A while back there was some interest shown by a few members in playing the uke, all seems to have gone quiet, have people lost interest or moved to forums dedicated to ukulele. Recently had a tenor similar to this given to me as a birthday gift, good looking uke with very nice sound. https://www.youtube...

Rensina · Rensina

Hello I am a grey nomadic woman but not in Australia....overlander overseas. Whenever we travel our long journeys overseas I always organise a project.....For this one, I am seeking your help Ladies. I have created a Women to Women Empowerment project for Africa. My partner and I will leave D...

bluemoon2 · bluemoon2

A Labour of Love. -- Edited by bluemoon2 on Friday 16th of December 2016 10:14:11 PM -- Edited by bluemoon2 on Friday 16th of December 2016 10:16:14 PM

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

This chair I bought from the Emerald Qld Tip Shop. It was a bit of a mess but gave it a good clean up then spray painted it. Now sitting in my memorial garden where my little dog Daisy is buried. Very pleased with my effort.

Cloak · Cloak

I see auntie Rosie is learning an instrument and wonder apart from her because she's a talent is there hope for us oldies learning to play a keyboard? I mean is it cognitively possible at my old age of 65? Cheers and thanks in advance.

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	1914 Dennis Fire Engine completed (Preview) Mr D was recently presented with a 1:16 uncompleted Entex model of a 1914 Dennis fire engine. It was started about 40 years ago by our house host for or with one of his sons. Son was not interested, so daughter attempted part, with mistakes, but not irreparable. Passed on to his Brother in Law, who recent...	Dunmowin	11	2827	09:49 PM Jul 2, 2018 by daffyfrancis
	A few additions to my fleet of model Fire Trucks...... (Preview) "Yep" I've been hunting new model Fire trucks all over the world lately, I managed to score a few off Evil Bay, some as cheap as $0.05 and others cost around $50.00. Here are a few pictures of my finds............... My entire collection now covers two full shelves of the display cabinet...... there ar...	kiwijims	11	4769	04:46 PM Jun 20, 2018 by Dunmowin
	If your looking for a hobby while on the road!!!!! (Preview) Kindness rock project, cheap, materials take up little space, suited to all ages.	Santa	10	6889	08:55 AM Mar 23, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	Sailing Gold Coast (Preview) This painting in Water Colour. This is closing in on South Stradbroke nearGold Coast. Recently sailed a yacht up from Palm Beach NSW to North Stradbroke Island. Definitely harder slog when u get older !! Took 7 weeks...bad weather all the way .(liked the yacht clubs hic!! -- Edited by bluemoon...	bluemoon2	0	2837	10:01 PM Mar 13, 2018 by bluemoon2
	Watercolour and pastel . (Preview)	bluemoon2	4	2121	06:34 PM Mar 13, 2018 by Blues Man
	Fabric doll (Preview) SWMBO has started a new venture while on the road, of doll making,hopefully she will be able to sell one or two, I think they are rather good but I am biased. What do you think .	Trevor law	19	5531	01:07 AM Mar 11, 2018 by Trevor law
	Signs for some happy kids (Preview) Lastest project kids names to go on their bedroom door and to stand on the dresser.	Woody2	3	3696	12:03 PM Feb 23, 2018 by the rocket
	Knitting (Preview) https://startsat60.com/lifestyle/hobbies/grandma-shocks-internet-with-inappropriate-shark-blanket	Possum3	1	3940	09:13 PM Jan 30, 2018 by Gaylehere
	For All Ukulele Players (Preview) There are plenty of ukulele songbook sites on the internet but this one that I found recently has to take the cake as the best. http://www.ozbcoz.com/Songs/ It's also a good resource for guitar players etc. So easy to download a song then print of in PDF form. Enjoy!	Desert Dweller	5	4000	07:24 AM Nov 29, 2017 by Desert Dweller
	Bird watching (Preview) my husband loves bird watching and photography any recommendations or apps to download	Ris	10	4039	05:19 PM Oct 14, 2017 by Birdo
	Geocaching help wanted (Preview) Ok, so some forum members have got me interested in this hobby but I dont know where to start. I joined at the website ok and then downloaded the app but it wouldnt let me sign in. Said the user name was already in use. Well der, thats me! So, I dont know how to sort that. I obviously need a GPS which I have ne...	Fine Elsewhere	6	3778	08:08 PM Sep 18, 2017 by Dunmowin
	Chrochet toy patterns (Preview) https://www.etsy.com/listing/289428367/pattern-sweet-unicorn-pdf-crochet-toy?source=aw&utm_source=affiliate_window&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=us_location_buyer&awc=6220_1505447132_2c35d5e654b4a72919e5444951691981&utm_conten...	Possum3	3	2790	01:18 PM Sep 16, 2017 by aussie_paul
	A stitch in time (Preview) Another idea from the Child bride - Who'd want one of these	Possum3	0	3663	02:50 PM Sep 15, 2017 by Possum3
	Anyone Tried Crochet? (Preview) I've been thinking to monetize my skills lately, and I think crochet is one of my best skills which I can use to earn money and gain mastery at the same time. Anyone here who have tried crochet?	Kendra	11	3996	04:46 PM Sep 9, 2017 by Possum3
	Kindness rocks project. (Preview) https://www.today.com/parents/rock-painting-groups-connect-families-communities-t111934	Santa	1	2954	10:48 AM Sep 7, 2017 by Khouji
	Where are the ukulele players? (Preview) A while back there was some interest shown by a few members in playing the uke, all seems to have gone quiet, have people lost interest or moved to forums dedicated to ukulele. Recently had a tenor similar to this given to me as a birthday gift, good looking uke with very nice sound. https://www.youtube...	Santa	14	3635	07:46 PM Sep 6, 2017 by Trevor law
	Women to Women Empowerment Project. (Preview) Hello I am a grey nomadic woman but not in Australia....overlander overseas. Whenever we travel our long journeys overseas I always organise a project.....For this one, I am seeking your help Ladies. I have created a Women to Women Empowerment project for Africa. My partner and I will leave D...	Rensina	1	2859	09:37 PM Sep 4, 2017 by Gaylehere
	Teen from Chengdu China ----watercolour. The Chengdu girls wear lots of lovely hand made silver on their headdresses. (Preview) A Labour of Love. -- Edited by bluemoon2 on Friday 16th of December 2016 10:14:11 PM -- Edited by bluemoon2 on Friday 16th of December 2016 10:16:14 PM	bluemoon2	12	8173	01:14 PM Sep 3, 2017 by Muzzlehatch
	A crafty effort. (Preview) This chair I bought from the Emerald Qld Tip Shop. It was a bit of a mess but gave it a good clean up then spray painted it. Now sitting in my memorial garden where my little dog Daisy is buried. Very pleased with my effort.	Happywanderer	3	2536	12:32 AM Sep 1, 2017 by Jewel
	Piano or guitar (Preview) I see auntie Rosie is learning an instrument and wonder apart from her because she's a talent is there hope for us oldies learning to play a keyboard? I mean is it cognitively possible at my old age of 65? Cheers and thanks in advance.	Cloak	12	3055	07:29 AM Aug 24, 2017 by PeterD
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