Creatively stumped

Ok so as most of you know im a pretty creative person who loves doing all types of arts and crafts and learning different things. I have always wanted to try playing a violin though i can not play ANY instrument because well that skipped over me, as my dad, and grandpa could play just about anything they picked up but my dad played guitar/harmonica/and a bit of keyboard, and my grandpa played guitar/piano, and my dad and grandparents both could sing really well. Well the musical gene just said yeah fuck you fat boy and went away. I have an ear for music, but can not play it.

So recently I found a violin that is VERY cheap and in no way anything that the 'masters' or 'professionals' would even use for a tooth pick. but I really have wanted to get it (if i had the money) and try it out. And everyone in their grandmother have said the same thing "um WHY? you cant play...?" And I acknowledge the fact that i cant. But it is something that I feel i might be able to. Ive always had that feeling. And even if i cant play it, I would like the chance to at least try and maybe pass it off later down the road if it starts collecting dust.

Same thing with another creative 'want' of mine. Ever since I first seen a Cricut I have always wanted one. There is one called the Cricut Explore that I would really love to have. What they do is they allow you to make cutouts of items and can do all kinds of amazing things with them. Though they are a bit pricy it is still something I would like to get just because i can think of thousands of things to make with one. But I was told "it would eventually just collect dust, much like my other crafting exploits...")

I was a bit saddened by this and yeah it may be at one point down the road, but it doesnt change the fact i would still like to give IT a try. Im just feeling a bit put off by the lack of support and the creativity around and in my life right now. I never knew how to knit before a few weeks ago but even thought its not traditional needle knitting but knitting on a loom its still something that i taught myself mainly out of necessity because otherwise i wouldnt have had christmas gifts for most of the people on my list.

And I use to love to paint and I still do but cant right now because i have no paint because being the good person i am I lent out my supplies to friends, who used alot of it and never replaced it.

I have alot of creative ideas and sparks, but I honestly dont know what the point of this post is, other than just a rant in hopes of me not dwelling over it much more.