https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:22:55 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hobbies-how-did-you-pick-them-up#post-297388 Sun, 16 Sep 2012 14:24:49 +0000 GrapeCrush 297388@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>my mom is reallyinto crafting so when i was younger she would take me craft classes at a local hobby shop every wednesday(i was the youngest member lol) with her. </p> <p>crocheting - my mom taught me<br /> cross stitching - picked up on my own, fairly young(like 12)<br /> knitting - just took a class last month to learn<br /> scrapbooking/card making - picked up on my own<br /> sewing - just starting to learn how to use my sewing machine, first project was a blanket, pillow and pillow case for my nephew...turned out pretty good if i do say so myself<br /> spinning - DH introduced me to spin classes and i love them, want to start going again and go for bike rides(next summer)<br /> general crafts in general i like to do...and my interest has been peaked thanks to pinterest! :o) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hobbies-how-did-you-pick-them-up#post-297343 Sun, 16 Sep 2012 13:26:03 +0000 Apex 297343@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sewing-Self taught mostly out of curiousity and frustration from not finding exactly what i wanted in stores<br /> Knitting and Crocheting- My Grandma taught me</p> <p>Does reading count? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hobbies-how-did-you-pick-them-up#post-297326 Sun, 16 Sep 2012 13:05:19 +0000 anonysquire 297326@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sewing- My mom taught me when I was 5<br /> Crocheting- My aunt taught me when I was 15<br /> Nail art- self taught</p> <p>I think those are my only hobbies. I absolutely love hand sewing anything felt! And I have my nails painted at all times. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hobbies-how-did-you-pick-them-up#post-297321 Sun, 16 Sep 2012 13:01:19 +0000 heffalump 297321@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pastemoo: I started drawing and painting just from looking at my disney books and copying them when I was younger, and it kind of went from there in copying different things. Eventually I started taking classes though. Things like cross stitching I would just buy a kit and read the directions. Most crafting for me is just trial and error I guess :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hobbies-how-did-you-pick-them-up#post-296534 Sat, 15 Sep 2012 12:19:13 +0000 pastemoo 296534@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@artbee: From books, classes, youtube, trial and error?<br /> @Coco Bee: Reading is a hobby and I totally got that from my mom. :)<br /> Mmm digital scrapbooking! I made our wedding album and I would make another but I'm not sure what I would even put in it. I'm not good at the "extras" I just stick photos in.<br /> @stargal: Aww. My grandfather told me "I don't know if you want to write but if you want to write, write!" It is very hard for writers to let themselves write. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hobbies-how-did-you-pick-them-up#post-296458 Sat, 15 Sep 2012 10:56:18 +0000 stargal 296458@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i love photography got into after my wedding (i know typical) i am self taught and really really love it :)<br /> also love writing just go tinto when i was in high school, back then i was really motivated with it, wrote a novel, wish i would of attmepted at getting it published! but now i havent had time to write in a while, makes me sad! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hobbies-how-did-you-pick-them-up#post-296453 Sat, 15 Sep 2012 10:50:02 +0000 Mrs. Pen 296453@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have some but I don't keep up on them very well.</p> <p>I am really into DIY I love making things, just for the sake of making it sometimes. I made a number of things for DS or our home.</p> <p>I love scrapbooking, but now with digital scrapbooks it's sooo much cheaper, I actually do spend a fair amount of time trying to keep up with digital scrapbooks. I try to make DS's as he grows but I'm pretty far behind. I picked up paper scrapbooking from my mom. She used to own one of those scrapbooking businesses when I was a kid. </p> <p>Working out - definitely something I picked up on my own. My family wasn't "lazy" but we never did physical activities together. </p> <p>Volleyball - another of my own hobbies! But I haven't played in awhile. When I lived in NY our group of friends play v-ball every Monday. Here I have no friends, or don't have the opportunity. There is community league v-ball, but it's in the evening when DH works so I don't know what to do with DS. </p> <p>Blogging - this has transitioned from writing in general. I've always loved English and writing. I still would love to have some children's books published. I have so any crazy ideas in my head, I just need to get started in them. </p> <p>Is reading a hobby? I like to read. But I don't nearly as much anymore. But I have noticed how I view it as "me" time. So I just browsed the Random House Recommended books board on pinterest and put a bunch on hold! I have on waiting at the library right now!</p> <p>I've only read parenting and baby books for the last year (save The Hunger Games) - it'll be nice to take a break! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hobbies-how-did-you-pick-them-up#post-296448 Sat, 15 Sep 2012 10:44:35 +0000 heffalump 296448@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Most of my hobbies were self taught. Painting, cross stitching, crafting, anything artsy really. </p> <p>Baking I got from my mom and grandma though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hobbies-how-did-you-pick-them-up#post-296429 Sat, 15 Sep 2012 10:16:31 +0000 mrs. bird 296429@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pastemoo: we learned a bunch together. We took a night class where we did the cake decorating, and we took turns making the cakes &amp; frosting we had to bring in each week. She just got a new kiln, so I might do more pottery with her soon. I love that now we are really good friends! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hobbies-how-did-you-pick-them-up#post-296422 Sat, 15 Sep 2012 10:10:47 +0000 pastemoo 296422@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. bird: Oh, I want to take a cooking class, too. And stained glass! That is so cool that you learned all those hobbies from your mom. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hobbies-how-did-you-pick-them-up#post-296415 Sat, 15 Sep 2012 09:57:58 +0000 mrs. bird 296415@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I need a new hobby! </p> <p>Cake decorating- I took a course with my mom<br /> Pottery- another hobby with my mom, she's kind of awesome : )<br /> Photography- took a class when I was younger &amp; liked it, so I took more in college, but it was all film, so now I'm lost!<br /> Couponing (yes, it can be a hobby!)- came out of necessity when DH lost a job &amp; I went part time at work. Now I just can't stand to spend money on things I don't need to!<br /> Former hobby was working out with DH- he was my trainer, 'nuf said ;)</p> <p>I've had others, but I think those have been my favorites. I'd like to taking a cooking class, a digital photography class, and stained glass making! Hobbies are most fun for me when I have someone else to enjoy them with. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hobbies-how-did-you-pick-them-up#post-296385 Sat, 15 Sep 2012 09:01:02 +0000 pastemoo 296385@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have quite a few hobbies, most taught to me by family members.<br /> The only hobbies I came to in my own right were dancing (modern and social dancing), running, and jewelry making.<br /> I picked them up through a program at school, a bad breakup, and from books and looking at other jewelry.</p> <p>I love photography--my dad taught me.<br /> I am fairly good at knitting (but haven't taken on a project in a long time!)--my grandmother taught me.<br /> I want to start to crochet again--my other grandma taught me but she passed away before I really figured it out.<br /> I love rock climbing--my best friend in grad school needed a climbing buddy.<br /> I love running--I found this one on my own.</p> <p>How did you find your hobbies? (And what are they?)<br /> How did you get better at them when your reason for finding them went away? </p>