Crafting Activities for You and Your Friends
Posted on August 24, 2018 in Learning
Crafting is a great way to spend an afternoon or two with a few of your finest friends, creating something as a group or as individuals within a group. These items may be items you keep, give as gifts, or donate to charities to help others in need.
The key is the special items that you create as well as the enjoyment you receive from creating these items. The following activities are perfect for individual and group crafting projects. Keep them in mind the next time you’re looking for a rainy day or quiet time activity.
Knitting/Crocheting
Yarn art can be a beautiful thing. But did you know that it is also good for your health! The Washington Post recently reported about a survey of knitters throughout the US and discovered that 81.5 percent of the participants actually feel happier after knitting.
What’s more, occupational therapists use activities like knitting to help improve motor function and relieve depression. Engaging activities like knitting have also been associated with reduced risks of mild cognitive impairments, making it an excellent choice for crafting.
Quilting
Quilting is not only fun to do, but it is also one of the most practical crafting projects available. Quilting can be done with old clothing and scrap materials cut into specific shapes in order to reduce waste and recycle or repurpose old fabric.
The beautiful blankets that are made from quilting can be given to those in need of a little warmth this winter. Some quilters even donate their quilts to charities that auction them off to raise funds for a wide range of causes including cancer treatments, children’s services, and more.
Mason Jar Crafting Projects
Mason jars are highly versatile, providing many opportunities to create fun crafting activities, as well as practical pieces that compliment any home. From homemade snow globes, to candle holders, flower vases, decorative drinking glasses, food mixes, soap dispensers, and more mason jars provide the perfect foundation for delightful craft projects.
You can even turn them into lamps or glow in the dark pieces of art. The possibilities are nearly endless as this blog about 101 things to do with a mason jar only touches the tip of the iceberg.
Woodworking Craft Projects
For people who like to work with their hands (and a few favorite power tools) woodworking craft projects provide an invaluable creative outlet. Whether you’re making large furniture projects or small toys, trinkets, and decorative boxes for loved ones, woodworking provides a creative outlet with a practical side. Ohio Living Breckenridge Village even has a woodworking shop on site to encourage this creative spark.
Ohio Living Breckenridge Village is committed to offering residents opportunities to engage in crafting activities whenever possible.