Fun Creative Projects You Can Do at Home

In addition to being fun, doing creative arts, regularly, results in a significant increase in a person’s overall health. It is a great way to overcome feelings of loneliness and boredom and to enhance emotional, mental and physical well-being. When we’re fully engaged in a project, we forget about day to day concerns.

Hand movements, while working on a project, can help maintain or improve fine motor skills, too…which are important for tasks that are required for daily living.

Doing creative crafting projects can help socialization, too. There are crafting groups, in-person or online, where new friendships can be made. And, being able to show and talk about our latest project with friends and relatives can be a great topic for conversation.

Whether you have an artistic talent or you’re new to creative endeavors, there are so many fun projects available, there are options for everyone!

String Art

Skilled crafters and newbies alike will quickly find out that string art is a simple and enjoyable art form to learn. The Sunflower String Art kit includes everything you need to complete your project, except a hammer. Available online at www.stringoftheart.com

Inlaid Wood Art

This Flower Marquetry kit creates an exquisite design with veneers of ash, bubinga, kevazinga, maple, oak, purpleheart and walnut. Everything you need to make this 8" x 8" marquetry panel is included. Available online at www.mosaicmills.com

Paint-by-Number

Colorful Peacock - perfect for relaxing, deep meditation and creative thinking. Available online at www.Bling Painting.com/collections/paint-by-numbers or Email: support@blingpainting.com 10% off on any products!

Leather Crafting

This Wallet Making Kit comes with just about everything you need to make your own Bifold! The only additional tools required are water and a lighter. Available online at www.Etsy.com then search TodderLeather DIY Bifold Wallet Leather Kit

Needle Art

Holidays Hand Towel Set – contains

7 decorative hand towels & embroidery design guide. Additional materials needed to complete: Hoop, needle & floss. Available online at www.jdneedleart.com or call 314-231-5116

Hand Hooked Art

Evergreen - Wildflowers Hooked Indoor/Outdoor Rug

Create a Boho-rich hand-hooked rug that’s both beautiful & durable. Available online at www.zulily.com

Indoor Gardening

The plant-it-yourself Crystal Terrarium Kit is a fun way to create your own unique living art that is easy to care for. The kit includes everything you need to create this beautiful terrarium, including special planting and watering tools. Available online at www.simplysucculents.com

Felt Crafting

Craft Crush Felt Succulent DIY Art & Craft Kit…No green

thumb? No problem. This kit is easy and fun to make. Makes 18 felt succulents. Available at Target Stores or online at www.target.com.

Wood Work Crafting

Woodpile Fun Wood Birdhouse Kit

Express your creativity while helping wildlife. Comes with everything you need, except a hammer & wood glue. Available at Hobby Lobby stores or online at www.hobbylobby.