Did you know that it was National Craft Month?
You know me, I think every month is National Craft Month, because crafting is my Happy Place! So in researching National Craft Month, I understand that we as crafters are supposed to get creative with our supplies. Crafters and Artisans work on designs and put their skills together to bring an idea to life. I like to think I try and do this for all of you every month! That is what Inspiration Friday is all about!
In light of life being so crazy with the Coronavirus right now, I believe that it is a great time to get our creative juices flowing on something positive. If we need to practice social distancing, why not do it in our craft room or while we are crafting?
So let’s take a look at all of the options available to us as National Craft Month inspires all sorts of new ideas. The possibilities of mediums or material can range from paper and wood to fabrics, paint, and metal craft. Remember, this month is dedicated to creativity and Inspiration.
So what is stopping you? What motivates you? Let’s take your craft idea to reality this month. What do you have in mind? My mind is full of ideas, and I am still planning out all of 2020’s Inspiration Friday projects. This month we have already used felt and this week the project will be with wood!
Top 5 benefits that crafting can bring to you!
#1 Stress Relief – We all need this now!
They say that learning a craft offers many benefits. Expressing one’s creativity provides stress relief and can lower blood pressure, much like meditation. We can all use a little less stress in our lives right now!
#2 Positivity – We all need this now!
There is also the natural positive reinforcement that you get from learning a new skill. With each new step learned, the satisfaction from gaining the ability is rewarding.
#3 Coordination – Brain Exercising
Most crafts require fine motor skills. This helps us to stay sharp as we age. Also, teachers try to plan their art projects for all ages to incorporate fine motor skills practice. Especially for those littles ones!
#4 Social Event – This might be hard today but let’s plan for the future!
Crafting with a group becomes a social event. You can gather with friends and complete a larger project or even several smaller ones together.
#5 Giving – Fulfillment
Making items for charity, such as donating coasters as a raffle item for a non-profit fundraiser or making blankets for supporting a local organization with an auction item makes all of your efforts that much more valuable!
When creativity becomes stress relieving and generous, it fills the soul.
Looking for some crafting ideas! Here are 5 ideas on some of my top DIY crafts!
DIY Custom Doormat
DIY Oven Mitt
Glitter and Etched Wine Glasses
Tea Bag Holders
Designer Tennis Shoes
Remember INSPIRATION is a feeling of enthusiasm you get from someone or something, which gives you new and creative ideas! Let’s get creative for National Craft Month!
