@Susan George i dont know what the rules are about sharing picturesz here but I would love to see what your making. It sound wonderful

@Norma Campbell me too. I even made some glass beads at one point . They were less then beautiful…..

As a retired RN i can attest to the healing aspect of creativity. I worked with my patients and peers to provide many opportunities for healing through creating. We provided patients and their caregivers with workshops that combined guided imagery and a related creative project like, collage, silk painting, card making. These groups were both profound and fun. We provided supplies for patients at the bedside via art carts that would go from room to room offering crafting supplies, instruction and conversation., It was wonderful to feel the energy change that this simple thing brought to these folks. I worked with my peers providing crafting days like earring making, SoulCollage card making. We would set up the project and staff would jump in throughout the day when they had a few minutes. These simple projects allowed staff to relate to each other in new and deeper ways. Providing these services was also the thing that made it possible for me to remain a nurse. The creative process balanced the highly stressful and increasingly technical practice of nursing. As a retired person I now lead community crafting groups that meet at our library. We meet for social crafting each week . I also organize workshops once a month where community members share a craft they love. There is nothing like getting into the “zone” when you are creating. It is healing.

California in the beautiful redwoods