Winter break is finally here! After all your hard work this semester, it’s time for some rest and relaxation. A great way to release the stress from the fall semester and get into the holiday spirit is to try out some fun new crafts. Crafts are a great way to get hands-on and let your creative side run free! Here are five different crafts you can make during winter break:
1. Scrapbooking
A scrapbook is a great way to put all your favorite mementos in one place! We all love a good photo dump or Instagram layout, but taking your photos from online to on paper can be a sentimental way of having all your memories accessible in one place. You can put anything from pictures and stickers to drawings and ticket stubs in your scrapbook.
2. Knitting
Winter is a great time of year to get into knitting. You can turn your new knitting hobby into all the winter essentials of socks, hats, blankets, scarves, and holiday gifts. Pick up some yarn from Walmart or your local craft store, check out a few youtube video tutorials, and craft to your heart’s desire!
3. Painting
Regardless of your painting skill level, painting is a fun hobby that you don’t necessarily have to be good at to enjoy. You can paint something from a blank canvas or try a paint by numbers kit to form your own masterpiece. Paint alone or invite friends over to paint together. You can even spice things up and have a sip and paint with friends and turn it into a party!
4. Make Jewelry
There are so many ways to make different types of jewelry! You can use beads to make bracelets, clay to make earrings, or metal to make rings, to name a few examples. The possibilities are endless when it comes to new pieces of jewelry you can add to your collection or that of a loved one this holiday season.
5. Clay Crafts
The beauty of clay crafts is that you can make virtually anything! Some common clay crafts you can make include pottery, jewelry, figurines, decorative trays, and candleholders. You can even make clay yourself or buy premade clay at Walmart or your local craft store. Clay crafts can be a great way to decorate your space, add to your jewelry collection, or make great gifts!
If you’re looking to try something new over the break, the giant world of crafting is for you! In addition to the crafts mentioned in this list, visit your local craft store to check out the wide variety of options of crafts to try out. Social media sites like YouTube, Pinterest, and Tik Tok are also great sources of inspiration that include tutorials on how to get started. This winter break, enjoy yourself and let your creative side run wild!
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