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Why I love my husband (no, really stmaping/craft related!)
I love my husband because he can't tell my Slice machine and Cuttlebug apart. This means he doesn't quite realize yet that I bought a new machine (the Cuttlebug). He wouldn't understand about having more than one machine that kind of does the same thing, so I'm happy with letting him think I just have one machine.
However, he was really intrigued by the scallop QK border dies I got and actaully wanted a demonstration! You know, in my Slice machine ;-)
I stupidly broke the C plate for my Cuttlebug and my DH has taken the pieces to work and is having a new one made for me in the shop. He also told me he thought my B plates looked pretty well used and came home with new ones that he bought at Walmart! Husbands can be pretty great! He shows more interest in my stamping room than I do in his workshop!!
Same for me, lucky gal that I am. DH voluntarily comes along when I hit the craft stores and actually goes looking for (and often finds!) stuff he thinks I'd like. If I go alone, he always wants to see my goodies as soon as I get home and is genuinely interested in my projects...often makes really good suggestions and helps with things that I find difficult. He's truly a treasure...and I make sure not to let him forget that I think so
My hubby dreads the craft store, but he will show interest in my cards or layouts or whatever. I usually get a "oh, that looks nice." He was very proud of the Christmas cards I did this year and we used those instead of store-bought. We are recently married, so these were our first joint Christmas cards.
do you know how many tools he has? Or what they all do? Yeah. He likely figures your ignorance is his bliss too! Only difference is guys tools usually cost more.
My DH is astounded by how much one little craft item can cost but says that I meaning me don't drink, don't smoke, don't go buy over priced designer stuff just to show off for a friend so why not have the craft and that he loves it when l find something new and get excited when l master it lol.
l used to hide things like 20 or so punches but now l show him and when says how much of those things can you use don't you have similar punch,ink,card stock or what ever now l say l don't drink or smoke he just laughs and tells me to show him when l have made something with it.
:rolleyes:
I have to remember that the next time l'm mad at him. lol
I too am very lucky. My design inspiration comes from many things but I especially draw from Asian culture and in particular Japanese design. Recently on a trip that we took my husband told me I could spend up to $500.00 on Japanese books. The week before he let me spend over $200 on Hero Arts stamps so I am feeling especially spoiled right now.
I am pretty sure he knows how much i have invested in all the stamps, tools, paper, etc, but he doesn't complain. He will even remind me I need to make a card for someone. He even sometimes gives me ideas.
And I can't believe this, but he will go to Mikes and Hobby Lobby with me so I can use two coupons.! If we go out to eat, he will ask me if i want to stop at Mikes or Hobby Lobby!
Wow... you sure are a lucky lady.
My husband doesn't show any interest at all, and when I try to show him my buys and stuff, he says he doesn't care for it.
I too am very lucky. My design inspiration comes from many things but I especially draw from Asian culture and in particular Japanese design. Recently on a trip that we took my husband told me I could spend up to $500.00 on Japanese books. The week before he let me spend over $200 on Hero Arts stamps so I am feeling especially spoiled right now.
LH
Wow.
Just..... wow. Never dream my husband would encourage me to buy anything.
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I have a wonderful husband too! He doesn't go into the craft stores with me, he stays with the kids so I can go by myself! And he encourages me to buy things I want (within reason). Also, he will take the kids out for a day so I can work in my craft room uninterrupted. Of course, I don't have a problem with the 14 fishing poles and assorted tackle he has....
Yeah, my hubby was most excited over the manual eyelet setter because he says that's a "cool tool"...
He lets me buys all the Copics I want, got more excited than me when I told him I'm getting published. And even got me a new computer because he wanted me to be able to load my videos to youtube faster for my blog. LOL. What a guy!
For those whose husbands aren't very supportive, just encourage them to take up an expensive hobby. That way, they can't say a word about any money you spend.... My DH does triathlon (3 sports in one!), photography (he just HAD to have the Nikon D90 last fall), and cooking (don't get me started). I've never even felt a bit guilty...and he can't say a word.
My husband, sadly doesn't have too many hobbies that involve actually buying things/equipment/etc. He watches a lot of soccer on TV (in Spanish!) which I have no interest in. And, he has half-season season tickets to our city's MLB team. He actually debated not getting the tickets this year because we had a baby on the way, but I encouraged him to purchase them. Going to the games with his father and brother makes him happy and he deserves that.
Just like buying paper, ink, stamps, buttons, nesties, etc make me happy :-)
That being said, I've probably spent more on craft stuff this year than his tickets cost. But, until the baby came, we had separate accounts. Whatever was left over in our respective accounts after household bills was ours to spend as we saw fit.
My hubby is a tool guy. And I chuckle when I show or tell him about my newest 'tool'-he thinks the cuttle bug is cool and when he saw some show that had a Cricut on it, he was all over it because it is a tool! (Don't get me started on what HE has in his shop!)
I told him I don't want one, wouldn't likely use one because I'm just not into the technology of creating (give me my CB and punches and that's what I want to use...) but HE BOUGHT ONE ANYWAY because he saw the 'tool' in it.
I hate to say it but the only time it has been out of the box was Christmas Day when he wanted to see what he bought me. I know the potential I have sitting here but it just isn't me. But I do have to say that while he teases me about 'the cult' of cardmaking, he respects what I make and once in awhile asks me to make a card for someone.
What an awesome thread. I enjoyed reading all of your replies. Gotta love the hubbie who made new CB plates.
My DH always encourages me to buy something when we make it over to Hobby Lobby, from Canada. He never lets me leave without buying something. On the last paper sale, he kept shoving pads of paper into my hands.
My husband is awesome - he will come in with me to Michaels so I can use two coupons. The only problem I have is that he tries to get me to buy stamps he likes and our taste is just not the same as mine! lol! Every once in a while I will buy one that he has picked out and it keeps him happy!
My husband is currently dieing to get his hands on my alcohol inks. He has some idea about doing 8.5 x 11 inch sheets and scanning them to make website backgrounds or something like that? He's a graphic artist by trade and an oil painter by hobby so I am lucky too, he sometimes really gets into what I'm doing if he can figure out a way to apply it to his website business.
My hubby is great too. He usually gets me crafty stuff for Christmas and my birthday gifts,( my best friend is an SU demo so he has help). and he just got me 2 dozen Copic Sketches last week for my birthday. What a guy!
This is a fun thread! My husband just figures that I support my own habit, I mean hobby, by selling SU!, so when the boxes start showing up he just grins and says my boyfriend (UPS man) is here. Then waits for all that paper so he can put it in the recycling. He has no idea of the cost, nor does he really care I don't think. As long as I make the cards and stuff he needs when he needs it, he's happy. And he's been digging through my card stash for me too! I got my own birthday card this year! hahaha
My husband is great as well. I am a SU demo and my only customer which = $1200 a year minimum, he knows and is ok with it as well as my occasional trips to Joanne's, Michael's and AC Moore and Target. When a new catty comes out it means more $ but May is Mother's Day and June is my birthday. He also let me quit my job to stay home. Maybe I can clone him to further support my habit.
I too, have a GREAT hubby!! He has found stamps for me on ebay, made bids on them, and has also ventured into Michael's with me!! And yes, he ooohhs..and awwsss over my cards too!! I love this guy!! He's a keeper!!
It is so sweet to read about all these nice husbands! Makes my heart happy.
My own never used to "get it" and referred to my stamping stash less than favorably, but has learned wisdom over the years to the extent of buying me an air compressor for my birthday last month, plus a bunch of new Copics. I was amazed and thrilled. (he thinks the air brushing is sooo cool, lol)
Got to love a man that is involved in your craft...Mine is, he drives me to the place I want to go, hands over some $$ and waits in the truck! Love a man that is involved!
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My hubby gets me to make my own Birthday,Valentines day and Christmas cards he prints out an order on the computer and writes what color scheme he wants and leaves between $10 & $20 on my craft table for me...; when l asked him why don't you buy one at the shop he says l want a good one so you do it.
Now that l remember all the nice things he says about my craft l'll have to make him something special for dinner lol.;)
Michelle
My husband is very sweet; he helps me always in my work. He always tries to gift me things in surprise and takes me out to beautiful places. He celebrates my birthday by organizing grand party in hotels. He take me out every weekend for dinner and he supports my wishes makes that to come true.
My husband is actually an enabler. When we go "down south" he is the one looking for craft stores and has on many occasions driven to the door when I hadn't yet spotted it. He has on occasion asked me what something has cost. My reply has always been, "I'll never lie to you - I'll tell you the truth - can you handle the truth - then say do you still want to know". He just smiles and says that he really doesn't want to know. And I really don't think he cares.
And then I could start asking him about his workshop too. ;)
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My partner (of 23 years) will drive me to the craft shop of my choice, and walk around with me, pointing out things I might be interested in, while holding all my about-to-be purchases. He encourages me to buy yet more stamps, and when I am not sure about the design of a card will critically evaluate it, and suggest changes. He understands how important card making is to me and celebrates each SCS status increase with a hug.
And no... you can't have him!
Stephanie
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My hubby is so funny. Each year our SU demo has a Christmas card swap. My DH will pick out the card I'm to duplicate(I'm a good copier, not a very good originator) and then he'll help me make them. One year he didn't like my choice of ribbon so he changed it on all of my cards. He's so proud of all the cards I make and he helps me plan for the next holiday/birthday. He can also make his way through craft stores blind folded!! He also COOKS! 18 years of wedded bliss(most of the time LOL).
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My DH is great as well,he does not shop or encourage it as it as I do well on my own. I always get stamp stuff for any holiday,a little something I have picked up as I am the better shopper, always something on sale and he never complains. I must admit he was a little surprised when I mentioned a rider on our house for my craft things,...he said,Well how much exaxtly do you think you have? I just smiled,he did smile back and shake his head.
Both DH and DS's are very complimentary of my craft items and supportive.
Why I love my husband (no, really stmaping/craft related!)
