Stressful times help us focus upon the most important parts of our lives: family and friends. Together we will get through these difficult times. Each day, set aside a little time for yourself to relax and do something that brings you joy. Here are a few creative ideas:

Watch Making:

Mask Making: – costume masks, wall art
Mardi Gras Mask

Sewing: – clothing, home furnishings, costumes, stuffed animals & dolls
Clothing

Home Furnishings

Quilting

Costumes

Stuffed Animals, Dolls & Accessories

Blacksmithing: – tools, weapons, fences, light fixtures, ornamental hardware, furniture
Tools & Weapons

Wrought Iron Railings, Gates & Fences

Wrought Iron Furniture

Container Gardening: – decorative flower pots, planters, window boxes
Contemporary Glass with Rainbow Pebbles, Seashells or Sand

Painted Rope-Wrapped Pot

Creative & Humorous Gardening & Art

Specialty Painting & Finishes: – egg painting, stenciling, Venetian plaster, tromp l’oeil, murals
Egg Painting

Stenciling

Crackle Finish & Venetian Plaster

Tromp l’oeil

Murals

Basket Weaving:

Aromatherapy: – essential oils, body care, cosmetics
Perfumes & Diffusing Oils

Body Lotion, Scrubs, Cosmetics

Massage Oils & Relaxing Sprays/Sachets/Balms

Last But Not Least:
Take a Nap

When all else fails…take a nap! Stress relief is just one nap away. It’s also a great source of inspiration as well.Creative Stress Relief

For more crafting opportunities, please read the first two parts in this series: “Creative Stress Relief” and “Creative Stress Relief II.”

Thanks for Reading & Happy Crafting!