Keep Your Creative Juices Flowing with These Craft Ideas

Everyone has a creative side that comes out when they want to relax and enjoy some ‘me time’. There are times when you just want to spend your leisure time by yourself doing something creative that gives you satisfaction. The joy that you feel on seeing the final product that you have created is unsurpassed by anything else that you do. We have compiled a list of a few craft ideas that will not only add to the aesthetics of your home but also give you the supreme satisfaction of having done something worthwhile. 

Make Colorful Paper Flowers

Making colorful paper flowers of crepe is quite common and very easy to do. You can make a variety of flowers of different kinds with different colors. Cupcake liners can also be used to make paper flowers. The cupcake liners can be dyed in the colors you want for the flowers. These dyed cupcake liners must be folded in half and then cut out in shapes of fringes and petals. A piece of floral wire is folded in half and twisted around the stamen. The wire must be pushed through three or four liners to keep them together. A finishing touch can be given by wrapping it in floral tape which will go all around the base and down the stem. 

Use Hand Dyed Napkins 

Napkins dyed in watercolors will bring color to any table. You can either use the tie-dye method or simply dip the napkins in watercolors. The napkins are soaked in the colored water and the excess color is to be wrung out. Once it is dried, start painting strokes from one end going up to the other, all the while diluting the colors as you go up. This gives an ombre effect to the napkins which is unique and very attractive. 

Candle Making

People do not realize how easy making candles can be. You will be surprised at the variety of candles you can make by playing around with different oils, colors, fragrances, and scents. You can get all the required materials online with many promotional offers available so being on a limited budget is no excuse. Once the wax is measured and melted, add the chosen fragrance oil to it. Secure the wick in place and once it is positioned, pour in the melted wax and let it set. You can use different molds to give your candles a variety of shapes. 

Caned Vase and Pots

Cane webbing has a wonderful neutral color that has a very sophisticated look. The cane webbing can be cut out to size and then used to cover vases or the pots of indoor potted plants. You can give it a splash of color by tying satin ribbons around the edge. You can also use a contrasting color to embroider a cross-stitch pattern or a simple line along its edge. The neutral colors of the cane help to accentuate the bright and vibrant colors of the flowers in the vase or the pot. 

Tissue Paper Covered Pots

This craft is something that is extremely easy and it also adds to the aesthetic value of your house. All you’ll need are some pots, glue and tissue paper. The tissue paper can be made colorful by simply splashing a few colors with a paintbrush. Layers of such tissue paper can be glued to the pots to make them appear very attractive and colorful. Using mod podge as the last layer of paint helps make these tissue-covered pots waterproof. This way they can be used both indoors as well as outdoors. 

Recycle Old CDs

The old CDs in your house can be recycled in a number of ways. They can be made into decorative hangings for the wall by simply painting them. They can also be used to decorate the fridge by coloring them and sticking them on the fridge door in the form of a pattern. Another craft idea for CDs is to use them as tea coasters for the table. They can also be cut into small pieces which can be used to make a collage as a decorative piece or even stuck on the frame of your bathroom mirror. In fact, these cut pieces of the CDs can be stuck on anything to give it a more attractive look. It could be a tissue paper discharger, a guitar, or even your clutch that could be easily transformed from something simple into a glamorous item. 

You really do not need to be a skilled artist or a painter to try out these simple DIY craft ideas. A little creativity and out-of-the-box thinking are all that is required. Craftwork gives an outlet to your creative juices and also helps relax your mind. You don’t even need to spend money on the materials for these crafts. They can be done by using simple waste materials found in every home. So go ahead and get your creative juices flowing with these craft ideas that we have compiled for you.