My Knitting, Beading, Crafting Girlfriends

We're off to meet Dana and Bear (aka: Barry) for dinner. Dana was introduced to knitting a few years ago when I was part of "Purple Tree" - a home party biz that offered all kinds of creative kits. I'm sure out of some obligation to me to purchase something, brought home a knitting kit. Well, the rest is history. She now is a knitting goddess. And, as a knitting goddess would do, Dana emailed confirmation of our dinner plans along with a warning that she'll probably knit at the restaurant while we have a glass of wine. No worries. Creative girlfriends are allowed - to be creative!

That event also reminded me of a very fun evening with my girlfriend (who is a beader, designer, author, blogger) Katie Hacker when we went to a local casino on a bus trip her father organized. I don't gamble and I don't recall Katie being at all interested in it either, so I had brought some beads and supplies along and Katie and I happily beaded in the casino bar. I believe we made a gift for the female bartender!

Do you have girlfriends who encourage and inspire your creativity? Isn't life much better with them around?! Call up a girlfriend. Ask what she's knitting (or beading, painting, sewing, etc.) and let her bring it along on your next adventure. Do the same, so she gets to see your latest expression of your creativity. That's how we learn. That's how we inspire each other. That's why we're such good friends!

Day 3 of celebrating Creative Girlfriends

Yep, in honor of National Craft Month everyday in March I am going to discipline myself and write in this GirlfriendologyToo blog. If you guess that I'm a sleepy girl with the weekly podcasts, the other Girlfriendology Blog (girlfriend inspiration), monthly contests, spreading the word about Girlfriendology, etc. you'd be right!

If you guess that I will/have/should run out of things to talk about by now, I'll raise my weary fingers to the keyboard and keep going - because my girlfriends, especially those who inspire me with their creativity, are the reason I started Girlfriendology - a place for inspiration, appreciation and celebration of girlfriends. And those girlfriends keep inspiring me to keep building the Girlfriendology community. (Check out the Girlfriendology group on Facebook!)

This month's contest asks for YOUR stories on gifts you've received or given that were handmade or just creative. A few that come to mind for me are the many knitted and crocheted gifts I've received from my college girlfriends Barb and Dana. Each one is beautiful and perfect. And each time I touch the soft yarns and intricate stitches, I am humbled by their creativity and generosity of time and talent.

So, now it's your turn. Share your favorite creative girlfriend gift to receive or give. It doesn't have to be handmade, it could be a wildly-wrapped present or a cool gift from the girlfriends who know you best. Share your ideas! Thanks Girlfriends!