The phrase “arts and crafts” is such a wide umbrella that so many methods fall under. A quick Google search, and you’ll see photos of colorful scissors, pipe cleaners, glue, beads, pom-poms, popsicle sticks, and a plethora of paper products. But this is not all that crafting encompasses. Crafting is any creative skill that anyone can learn and practice. It can mean so many things, like creating origami, crocheting, embroidery, candle making, leatherwork, DIY, and more!
Seeing that it’s National Craft Month, now is the perfect time to take some time and space in your busy day to craft anything! Pick up on your old skills or try learning something new. If you’re new to crafting all the more reason this is a great time to participate and learn that skill you’ve been wanting to try. While I’ve used the term “skill” you don’t need any advanced skills to craft something. Please don’t sit there thinking you don’t have any creative skills or creativity in general because that’s not true! Once more, craft month is the perfect time to discover and nurture your creative side. You don’t have to be good at crafts to try it out. Having creative outlets is stress-reducing and can be a fun way to express yourself as well as broaden your horizons!
Crafting can be done in many different ways and through many different mediums. A person’s “craft” is different from someone else’s. Crafting is unique to every individual, even if many people practice the same one. Like scrapbooking – various styles, aesthetics, and methods can be used to create a scrapbook. On top of that, everyone has different techniques and skill sets that add to their craft’s individuality.
If you’ve been crafting for a while this might be the time to share what you’ve made. Some people like to venture out and offer their crafting services for hire or sell what they’ve created. You could try as well if that is something that interests you, but also don’t feel pressured to monetize your craft. What’s important is to relax and craft to your heart’s content!
Always explore and experiment with your creativity. Your creative possibilities are endless!
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