It’s Tuesday again — time for another chat with fellow makers.
Some of us hear, “Wow, you made that?!”
Others just get a polite nod… or a slightly confused stare
The people around us respond in all kinds of ways. Some are super supportive, some are just curious, and some may never fully get why we’re so into it. And that’s okay.
So here’s our question this week: What kinds of reactions have you gotten from your family, friends, or even strangers about your crafting?
Is there someone who always asks to see what you made? Anyone who tries their best to say “that’s cool” even if they have no idea what it is? Or maybe you’ve inspired someone close to start crafting too?
Whether it’s surprise, encouragement, or “wait, what machine do you use again?” — it’s all part of your crafting journey.
Drop your stories below. We’ll randomly pick 3 replies to receive 100 Cheers this week.
unfortunatley not, thats the attention i crave when it comes to my makes, i underestimate myslef so much, you know at times when you think because theres no reaction you are just not good at what you do and you want to give up, thats me all the time. i am my own biggest enemy unfortuanley i need to learn to love myself and only then i will be able to achieve what i want to achieve.
I’m lucky that I get the best reactions always to my crafts and cakes and after 4 years of crafting, whenever I make this Layered Cross Mandala
People don’t believe that I made it they always think I have just bought it from a store and when they hear me say nope I made it they stare closely and open their eyes widely and the jaw drops down is my favourite moment.
I make mostly handmade plushies and they are often surprised on how I make them… last weekend I had a table at an art market and honestly did not have enough stocks so I had to stitch some on site. whenever I finish one and put them on display someone buys it right away.
The last creation I shared with my friends and family, which was on Facebook, was this mixed media painting I did. I received mainly likes and hearts, and one comment, a sticker, that said “Very pretty.” Of course, I’d prefer a little more feedback from them, even if they don’t like it, because that would help me to do better on the next one, but I’m still grateful for their responses, nonetheless.
I think I’ve always gotten positive reviews on my crafts but there have been times where its just a quick “cool” which is totally fine too! I’m a bit of a people pleaser though so often I’ll ask on ways to improve. But, if I really like a piece I made ill be so proud it won’t even matter what people say positive or negative because I admire it.
I love people’s reactions to my shirts I make using Sublimation! They always ask me what store or website I buy my shirt from and I say NV Moore Designs which is my home! LOL
I am totally my worst critic too @IslaNoor.a Sometimes you need to look through someone else’s eyes at your work and listen to what they say. Every project you have shared has left me breathless; they are all fantastic creations and you should take pride in them.
Recently it was my father’s 80th Birthday and then my partners dad’s 70th Birthday. All the presents I made for them both, everyone at the party, all didn’t believe I made them. They were like these are totally from the store, everyone was totally floored that I made them.
My biggest praise I get though is when I fix someone’s computer or build them one, I never forget the faces of amazement and astonishment they have. Makes it worth it, but I mainly craft because I find joy in it.
Presents I made my Dad. He was a pilot and loved golf and drives his corvette lol
After spending entire days working on a project, the reactions are often quite varied. Some just say “oh, that’s nice” and move on; others say nothing at all, but their silence speaks volumes as they watch. Many genuinely congratulate you, amazed by what you’ve achieved, almost unable to believe that something so beautiful came from your own hands. And then there are the few, the real ones, whose eyes tell you everything, they value your effort, they admire you, they want to be part of what you do. They are the true reward, the ones who applaud even the smallest gesture. Those are the ones I hold on to.
Is there someone who always asks to see what you made?
Anyone who tries their best to say “that’s cool” even if they have no idea what it is?
Or maybe you’ve inspired someone close to start crafting too?
is my favourite moment.
