Fun Shit Friday

[irishvodkagrl]

I thought we would try a new kind of thread. If you all hate the idea, tell me and I will delete it.

We all talk about hobbies, part time jobs and creative outlets so I thought it would be fun to have a thread where we could AW what we do.

Do you have an awesome etsy shop we would love? Give us the link!

Do you work for a direct sales company and want to throw it out there in case anyone is interested? Go for it!

Do you work or volunteer for an awesome organization/non-profit/fun place you want to show off and share? Let's see it!

[orangepickle]

I like this idea but I don't volunteer or have the creative talent to have an Etsy shop, so this thread is kind of making me feel bad about myself for being lazy and untalented

[allisong87]

I'm right there with you orangepickle. I'm really good at eating and laying on the couch?

[t1green]

I work as an accountant at a CPA firm and do taxes. I don't know if anyone finds that interesting.

[t1green]

Oh! But I crochet which is exciting to me.

[robotpcr]

I have a photography hobby. I shared a picture of my photo wall not that long ago on TB when I did it but thought I'd share it again. I had some of my photos printed on canvas. Maybe eventually I'll share my Flckr? But it has my name on it.

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[samiamagirl]

I want to gossip about my old job, but don't know who's going to settle on this board yet so I'll stay quiet for now. It's not super crazy or exotic though.

As for talents/hobbies? I used to be an actress and singer, but don't really do that anymore. I still write a lot and consider myself pretty decent. I want to get into photography- I won't be anywhere as awesome as robotpcr (those pictures are gorgeous, please share more). And I'm really creative when it comes to planning things like gifts, meals, trips- I'm good at making those experiences unique. If you ever need help planning a trip, meal, or unique gift for someone I'm a great brainstorming buddy!

[robotpcr]

Jan 16, 2015 15:24:55 GMT -5 samiamagirl said:

I want to gossip about my old job, but don't know who's going to settle on this board yet so I'll stay quiet for now. It's not super crazy or exotic though.

As for talents/hobbies? I used to be an actress and singer, but don't really do that anymore. I still write a lot and consider myself pretty decent. I want to get into photography- I won't be anywhere as awesome as robotpcr (those pictures are gorgeous, please share more). And I'm really creative when it comes to planning things like gifts, meals, trips- I'm good at making those experiences unique. If you ever need help planning a trip, meal, or unique gift for someone I'm a great brainstorming buddy!

Thanks!

[shmee]

I swear to god if you guys ever need a 4 leaf clover for any reason, I am your girl. I am outstanding at finding them. It's like my only weird talent.

[shmee]

Ohhhhh samiamagirl now I'm curious about your old job! What do you write?

[Starbuck128]

It's too early for this, but I was thinking about it last night. On my previous BMB we had a photo contest every week. The winner of the previous week would pick a theme and then we would submit a photo of our baby that fit that theme. We kept it up for almost a year, and we all got a bunch of seriously gorgeous and creative photos out of it.

I really want to continue doing some of those photos for this LO, but I worry I will be too busy and forget. Second child problems. I hope this BMB does something similar, even just for a brief time, so there's peer pressure for me to take lots of photos of this baby.

[amelandre]

My etsy shop is etsy.com/shop/thepluckyrooster

It's a little sparse at the moment, having just come through the holidays, and gearing up for craft show season, but there's still a few nice pieces on there.

If anyone can see my info when they look at it, just know that my credit score is shit and we keep our savings well hidden

I also bake, knit, crochet, sew, and have a third degree black belt in glue gun.

[radtechgirl]

I am with you, orangepickle and allisong87

I have no talents other them eating and sleeping. Like I can sleep any place, I have been known to fall asleep sitting upright in a chair at work.

I can knit, and I do dabble in counted cross stitch.

[samiamagirl]

Jan 16, 2015 15:36:18 GMT -5 shmee said:

Ohhhhh samiamagirl now I'm curious about your old job! What do you write?

I worked at a dance studio in Los Angeles that often times had high profile projects and clients come in. It was a lot of fun and crazy at the same time, I definitely miss it. And don't miss it, haha. 

I mainly write fiction, journals, and have dabbled in poetry/song writing, but none if it's ever been published and will probably ever see the light of day. I'd like to have something solid and complete enough I feel confident publishing... maybe one day.

And @allybells - you're husband could have phrased it saying you are "well read" as opposed to a fast reader, lol. See? I'm good with words. 

[SassyPants150]

I have a Silhouette Cameo. It's like a Cricut with way more capabilities. I want to get into Heat Transfer Vinyl to make onesies, bibs, etc. so far I have made canvas with quotes (like Subway art style), car stickers, cup decals, etc.

I also own a sewing machine from my mom but have no one to teach me and I can't do videos. I'm so glad my mom is moving here soon!

[robotpcr]

Your stuff is beautiful amelandre And I might need some of that! @texasmama15

[irishvodkagrl]

You guys know I cook a LOT, but that is just a friends and family thing. I do sell Tastefully Simple and am obsessed with our spices. I'm really excited actually about our oils and vinegars that are coming out as part of our new clean eating campaign. If anyone is ever interested www.tastefullysimple.com/web/jrisden

Is anyone surprised that my only hobby is related to my cooking? I'm so boring.

[irishvodkagrl]

Jan 16, 2015 15:58:19 GMT -5 @texasmama15 said:

I do embroidery on the weekends! I actually have a small from home business and facebook page (etsy would keep me too busy since I work full-time). I really just do stuff for friends, neighbors and local referrals. I'm really looking forward to finding out the sex of the baby so I can make a bunch of cute things for him/her. I'll tell you what though--monogramming and personalizing is a busy business--people love this stuff!

This stuff is so cute! I always wished I was creative like this, but sadly I am not. I love the little puppy bandana!

[maggiet19]

@ texasmama15 ...what cute things!

I used to professionally compete in Scottish dance. I also play the piano and flute. I am currently cultivating a green thumb and have managed to grow my own plants from cuttings and seeds.

[irishvodkagrl]

Jan 16, 2015 15:52:52 GMT -5 amelandre said:

My etsy shop is etsy.com/shop/thepluckyrooster

It's a little sparse at the moment, having just come through the holidays, and gearing up for craft show season, but there's still a few nice pieces on there.

If anyone can see my info when they look at it, just know that my credit score is shit and we keep our savings well hidden

I also bake, knit, crochet, sew, and have a third degree black belt in glue gun.

Gorgeous jewelry! I am so jealous

[Starbuck128]

Jan 16, 2015 16:05:52 GMT -5 irishvodkagrl said:

You guys know I cook a LOT, but that is just a friends and family thing. I do sell Tastefully Simple and am obsessed with our spices. I'm really excited actually about our oils and vinegars that are coming out as part of our new clean eating campaign. If anyone is ever interested www.tastefullysimple.com/web/jrisden

Is anyone surprised that my only hobby is related to my cooking? I'm so boring.

I've never heard of Tastfully Simple before, but everything looks amazing! I'll take one of everything.

[SassyPants150]

Jan 16, 2015 16:05:52 GMT -5 irishvodkagrl said:

You guys know I cook a LOT, but that is just a friends and family thing. I do sell Tastefully Simple and am obsessed with our spices. I'm really excited actually about our oils and vinegars that are coming out as part of our new clean eating campaign. If anyone is ever interested www.tastefullysimple.com/web/jrisden

Is anyone surprised that my only hobby is related to my cooking? I'm so boring.

I used to love to cook. I was getting really good and creative with clean eating and life got in the way. I'm going to try to somewhat start back getting back into it. I will definitely be checking this out later!

[Poppy]

I love to scrapbook but rarely do because its a pain to drag everything out. It takes up our whole kitchen table. When I get a forever house I want to have a craft room. I'd love to just go in there and work for a few hours whenever I wanted.

One thing I'm usually spending time is is the Portland Promise Walk for Preeclampsia. Two years ago I made a team and was the top fundraiser for our cities event. Last year I volunteered and helped coordinate. This year we don't have a coordinator. I'm actually taking it pretty hard. It was such a good distraction and way to focus my energy. Now I'm sad other moms won't have that opportunity. I was going to coordinate but the walks are in May. Not really a time I can put my all into a major fundraiser.

[samiamagirl]

Jan 16, 2015 17:13:21 GMT -5 Poppy said:

I love to scrapbook but rarely do because its a pain to drag everything out. It takes up our whole kitchen table. When I get a forever house I want to have a craft room. I'd love to just go in there and work for a few hours whenever I wanted.

One thing I'm usually spending time is is the Portland Promise Walk for Preeclampsia. Two years ago I made a team and was the top fundraiser for our cities event. Last year I volunteered and helped coordinate. This year we don't have a coordinator. I'm actually taking it pretty hard. It was such a good distraction and way to focus my energy. Now I'm sad other moms won't have that opportunity. I was going to coordinate but the walks are in May. Not really a time I can put my all into a major fundraiser.

Is there any way you can reach out to the other moms and see who'd be willing to coordinate? You can offer to help out however you're able. I'm sure everyone will understand why you can't coordinate it, but that you still really want the group to walk again.

[Poppy]

@samianagirl we didn't have any takers. Our coordinator told us she wasn't doing it this year after the season was over last year. No one wanted to take full ownership. We had to tell the national foundation by now if we had a coordinator. It's WAY more sponsorships and things like that then I realized. And trying to get prizes and services donated. The budgets for the individual walks are itty bitty. One gal does an arthritis month the same month the other two have high stress jobs and babies at home.

Thankfully there is still the option of having a virtual team. You don't walk but can still fundraise and raise awareness.

[samiamagirl]

Poppy - That's good there's the virtual team! The most important thing about the walk is the raising of funds and awareness. Hopefully you guys can get an actual team together to do the walk next year.

[CTri17]

If anyone is interested in essential oils, I am into them and use them a lot and also sell them and would love to answer any questions you might have!

[CTri17]

I also am planning on going back to midwifery school and I am doulaing on the side. I Love all things birth related so if anyone wants to chat about, Im all ears!

[mlbrooks]

I'm not super creative but my husband is a web designer and takes on graphics/web freelance from time to time. I do however sell AdvoCare www.AdvoCare.com/140734341 although since being preggo I've put it on the back burner

[Deleted]

I have an Etsy shop. It's mostly paintings/nursery stuff and is all special order. I also do requests. I'll share the link, but I have some updating to do on it!
etsy.com/shop/AisyArt