With such fast-paced lives, we all need a break from our daily stresses. These demands have physical, mental, emotional and spiritual effects. The best solution is a vacation, but that may not be possible. Instead, indulge in a hobby or two to take your mind and body to a happy place. Every day you do things for everyone else. It’s time to put yourself first! You’ll be so glad you did, and you’ll have a lot of fun while doing it. Here are a few crafting ideas to get you started:

Painting: – watercolor, oil, acrylic, pouring
Watercolor

Drawing: – pencil, charcoal, crayons, colored pencils, chalk, markers, pens
Sketching with Pens and Markers

Pottery & Ceramics: – figurines, serving pieces, vases, jars, ornaments
Pottery

Ceramics

Paper Crafts: – scrapbooking, card making, origami, quilling

Jewelry: – beaded, woven, wire
Beaded Jewelry

Wire Jewelry

Flower Arranging: – fresh or artificial, wreaths, centerpieces, bouquets
Fresh-Cut Floral Bouquet

Mosaics: – glass, stone, ceramic, seashells
Ceramic Mosaics

Candle Making: – votives, pillars, tea lights, candle holders
Votive Candles & Glass Candleholders

Feather Art: – wall art, jewelry
Feather Art Garlands

Glass Art: – jewelry, home accessories, artwork, light fixtures, windows
Stained Glass – windows, suncatchers, jewelry, gifts

Lampwork Glass Earrings & Beads

Sculpture: – clay, wood, stone, metal, sand
Sand Sculpture

Wood Sculpture

Photography: – landscapes, seascapes, portraits, still-life

Baking & Candy Making:
Cupcakes with Fondant Decorations

Solid Milk Chocolates

Wood Crafts: – painting, wood burning, carving, furniture design, musical instruments
Hand-Carved & Painted Wood Duck

Musical Instrument Crafting

Yarn Crafts: – knitting, needlepoint, cross-stitch, embroidery, crocheting, hand hooked rugs, latch hook, macrame
Needlepoint

Crocheting

Hand Hooked Rugs

Latch Hook Wall Art

Macrame

There are so many crafting options. Many craft stores, local high schools and art studios offer classes in arts and crafts. Try something new, make new friends, and experience a renewed sense of joy and playful excitement.

For more stress relieving craft ideas, please check out parts two and three in this series:
“Creative Stress Relief II” and “Creative Stress Relief III.”

Thanks for Reading & Happy Crafting!