What's a good hobby for me? (see details)?

Question

I'd like something not too expensive (but not free.. as you get what you pay for).
I'm really not too artistic, so painting and the like is out.

I just need something fun to do with my time after work other than sit on the computer and internet. :P

Let me know about all your great and creative hobbies!

Answer 1

Try origami... you only need to be able to follow directions, but you can still make beautiful and creative things. This is my favorite book:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0870408526/sr=8-1/qid=1152492679/ref=pd_bbs_1/002-6100113-1112049?ie=UTF8

It has lots of modular projects which means that you can learn to fold just one kind of piece and put a lot of them together.

Answer 2

Cross Stitch - It's not my hobby but it is time consuming and not everyone can do it and there are a lot of pattern books out there at craft shops that are on sale, most people love when you give them an item that has been cross-stitched and well when you go to buy something that has been cross-stitched it is usually very expensive because of the time the crafter has taken to perfect and complete there projects.

Though I don't cross-stitch I make pierced earrings, and have made afghans and plastic canvas items in the past.

Search the Internet sites below possibly they can give you some ideas in what you would like to make.

Answer 3

You could join a book club or start one of your own! A lot of Churches also have activities that include aerobics and workouts which will help your spiritual life too, you may end up there every Sunday morning, if you already aren't. You could also try karate, karaoke, walking, or helping with animals who need rescued and cared for. I don't know what your interests are but here are some very different ideas, enjoy.

Answer 4

I like sewing. You can start small and get better. You can be creative or follow a pattern straight from the directions. And you can spend a fortune or very little. Plus it has the added benifit of both allowing you to wear what you have made and when you get good enough you can sell your creations.

Answer 5

i agree with the first answerer, i know knitting sounds lame, but it's actually quite fun1 it takes up the time and keeps your hands going. once you get the hang of it, it can become really addicting!
if your not into that, then try making a scrap book where you don't have to be all that artistic because it'll be YOUR scrap book. you can do whatever you want with it. if that doesn't work then try starting up a diary/journal and write down everything that happened at work.

Answer 6

I like going to the gym. Once I'm there, I begin to enjoy the
feel of the bars in my hand, and the flexing of my muscles.
I don't know if hobbies are all that healthy, psychologically speaking. I personally feel it's better to work on small projects.

Answer 7

I like to crochet. it was easier for me to pick up than knitting was.

there's also artist trading cards (atcs). you can use anything for them and the only requirement is that they're 2 1/2 inches by 3 1/2 inches. they're a lot of fun and there's lots of yahoo groups you can join and swap cards with others (atc_world and atc artists come to mind).

Answer 8

How about model rocketry. You can get into it for about $25.00 with a beginners kit. You can find the beginners kit at any hobby store and most Walmarts. You can take the hobby to whatever level you desire or can afford.

Answer 9

Metal detecting! Can get into it pretty cheap, and you actually can find allot of coins and jewelery and sometimes that extra cool stuff like indian head cents and rings. Go when you want/stop when you want. Never know what your goining to uncover.

Answer 10

Try stained glass. the copper foil method isn't terribly expensive. You can get into it for about $100 and keep adding as you go along.