Being the crafty one in your friend group is both a blessing and a curse. On one hand, you can turn anything into a masterpiece with just some glue and a sparkle of inspiration.
On the other, your house is possibly (however slowly, but let's admit it) becoming an episode of Hoarders.
If any of the signs below sound eerily familiar, congratulations - you’re officially the DIY queen (or king) of your crew!
1. Your hands are permanently covered in paint, glue, or some mystery substance.
Bonus points if you've ever found glitter in your underwear and have no idea how it got there.
2. Your craft stash is bigger than your actual wardrobe.
Who needs extra closet space when you can fill it with craft supplies? You can never have too much yarn. Too many markers. Too much fabric. You get it.
3. Every holiday people ask, “Can you make this for me?”
And they expect it for free because “you love crafting!” We all know craft time is always hard to come by, especially during the holidays.
4. You were crafty before crafting was cool.
Crafting isn't just the latest trend or whim for you - it's a lifestyle. A lifestyle you've had since way before granny activities were cool. (Crafty before crafty was cool t-shirt)
5. You see potential in everything.
Wood dowels? Future candle holders. Toilet paper rolls? Mini organizers. Random scraps of fabric? Patchwork masterpiece. Every aisle of the craft store just holds another idea, amirite?
6. Your Amazon cart is 80% craft supplies at any given time.
And you definitely don’t have enough washi tape. Come on.
7. You've “just run into the craft store” and emerged three hours later.
With a cart full of things you didn’t even know you needed. And no one needs to know it happened in the first place.
8. You judge store-bought gifts because you could have made it better.
Of course, you can totally make that. And probably for half the price.
9. Your Pinterest boards are 90% DIY projects.
Have you actually made them all? No. Will you someday? Also no. But - pinning is cheaper than therapy.
10. You have at least three unfinished projects at all times.
You like to keep things interesting. Technically you're working on your PhD in crafting, as the pros like to call it.
11. You own a glue gun that could probably be classified as a weapon.
Hot glue burns? Part of the lifestyle. It's also a good reason not to mess with us.
12. You get way too excited when someone compliments your handmade items.
YES, I MADE IT! LET ME TELL YOU ALL ABOUT IT! From personal experience: turns out friends sometimes aren't as intrigued by the Christmas ornament painting and drying process as you are.
13. Your idea of a fun Friday night is reorganizing your craft supplies.
in rainbow order . . . and maybe labeling everything. For fun.
14. You've spent more money at a craft store than on actual groceries.
There was a 20% off all items in the app. And also, priorities.
15. You have a “craft room” (or at least a corner that’s trying to be one).
Even if it’s just a closet, it’s sacred. Note that I didn't say it was organized. But it is a space!
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If you just nodded your way through this list, it’s time to embrace your craftiness with pride. Sure, your home may be covered in stray beads and rogue glue sticks, but that’s just part of the creative process!
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have about 12 unfinished projects calling my name . . .