1. Generally it is love at first sight.
2. Then, breathless, I read up all about it and research it thoroughly.
3. I spend ages choosing the best, most suitable materials and
until they arrive.
4. I open all the packages and
touch all the lovely things.
5. The next day I realise that this is quite difficult and may actually be more stressful than relaxing for me.
6. I put everything back into the biggest box or envelope and shove in a dark corner and try to forget it.
But, I am learning from experience and usually cop out half-way through point 3 above. I just put them into the cart now.
Sorry, this is not what you are really looking for but it is what I am like.
for others. I will not get sucked in to anything new though.