I've been wanting to write an "About Me" section for a while now, but other things kept on coming up instead. So a-post-a-day challenge is definitely a good excuse for that.
I'm Tal, 30+ years old if you check my ID, a lot less if you ask me. A mother to three little (and cute!) ones, ages 1-7. We live in a small village not far from Tel Aviv, Israel's cultural capital (and one of my favorite cities in the world!). We moved here about 3 years ago, after 8 years in the Far East (Taiwan & China).
I always loved art and crafts, but never tried to do anything related, and to be honest, I never thought I was good at it.
Things started to change 7 years ago, when The Boy was born and I found myself spending hours at home, getting BORED. Somehow, I'm still not sure exactly how, I began working with polymer clay (aka Fimo). I wrote a post about it a couple of years ago, when I was writing a post a month and not a post a day...
That was also when I realized that I can make some money out of it, when I participated in a charity fair and to my surprise sold most of the items I brought with me.
Fast forward a few years, I just love all kind of crafts. The Man can't look anymore at the piles of cardboard boxes / two-legs-tables / old and torn t-shirts and other things that I hoard almost obsessively. But ever since I started, I just can't stop...
Old cupboard turns play kitchen |
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A big cardboard box turns puppet theater |
Or a castle for princes and princesses birthday party |
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And a plastic bag upcycles a simple tank top |
Except that, I also enjoy sewing, crocheting, working with clay, cooking, felting and have some fun with the kids, of course.
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Hi Tal! I love trying out crafts as well--although you appear to be much more creative than I . Have you tried to sell crafts online like on Pinterest or Etsy? Much success to you with the blog challenge!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I really want to start selling on Etsy, I established a store about two years ago, but haven't posted any items for sale yet, just can't find the time... Maybe it'll be my new challenge after this one is over :)
DeleteBest of luck to you too!
Hello Tal. I enjoyed the pictures of your crafts--very creative. I love doing crafty projects, but don't find that I have a lot of time to include the projects in my schedule. I look forward to reading more of your posts. Happy blogging!
ReplyDeleteThanks Stephanie, I also find myself having less and less time for crafting, especially after my LO was born... But I really try to do something new at least once a week. Usually I have like 20 different project lying around...
DeleteHave a great UBC!
That is awesome! You are so crafty! I am not sure how crafty I would be, but I like thinking that I would be able to do something like this.
ReplyDeleteI cannot wait to see more crafts :)
Thanks Shay :) Polymer Clay is very easy to work with, it can be a great beginning for you, you can do so many things with it.
DeleteHave a great day!
The black necklace, you made that? Are you able to make any more?
DeleteYes, I made it and I can make more :)
DeleteI want one just like that :)
DeleteYou have some beautiful work. Love the princess castle. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks! :)
DeleteLove the pictures of everything you created! I am not so crafty, but I do admire it in others. Saying hello from the UBC!
ReplyDeleteThanks :)
DeleteBest of luck to you too!
You're really talented, Tal!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Roshni :)
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