Why Crafting?
So, you want to try a new hobby, and your mind has been filled with embroidered fabrics, embossed cards and stencil painting for a while now. Safe to say that you've developed a bit of an interest in crafting, but before you haul in a few boxes worth of paper, card, glue, tape and sharp instruments, you're likely wondering about the why factor. Why should you take up crafting? What are the benefits? We here at Printable Heaven are fairly keen on crafting, and we'd like to share with you what we've learned over the years.
Flex Your Creative Muscles
We think it's great to have a creative hobby in the mix somewhere. It can be anything: painting, drawing, music, writing, cooking, anything that involves using a combination of tools and raw ability to create something from scratch is such a great way to keep your brain active, occupied and fulfilled. If you have a knack for practical work and an eye for all things aesthetically pleasing, crafting is a great way to exercise your creativity. There are so many facets to crafting, so you needn't only stick to making cards if that's not your thing. You can dive into embroidering, sewing, painting, stenciling, digital compositing, linoleum printing - there's just so many avenues to explore.
Mental Health
In a day and age where maintaining mental wellbeing is becoming more and more a part of the status quo, there is plenty of evidence to show that creative expression can be a big help in relieving stress and anxiety. Crafting is a hobby that demands all of your attention, requiring both your ideas and your practical know-how to pull them off, making it both very stimulating, and a fulfilling mode of self-expression.
Family Time
The time you spend crafting can absolutely be "you time", intended to be spent away from friends and family, but it doesn't necessarily need to be. Crafting isn't all complex; in fact, part of the appeal is that anyone of any skill level can get into it. For serious crafters and crafters by trade, there might be some pressure - self-imposed or otherwise - to turn out professional quality work, but crafting can also be a great family activity as well. Get crafting with your spouse, your parents or your kids, and have some fun!
Become the Ultimate Gift Giver
Across our blog, we've talked a great deal about using crafting to take your gift giving to a whole new level, and for good reason too. Becoming a dab hand with embellishments, stenciling, embossing and more can help you create cards and gift wrapping that are leagues above anything you could ever pull from a shop shelf. If you're a real pro, you can even craft your own gifts for people.
Flex Your Creative Muscles
We think it's great to have a creative hobby in the mix somewhere. It can be anything: painting, drawing, music, writing, cooking, anything that involves using a combination of tools and raw ability to create something from scratch is such a great way to keep your brain active, occupied and fulfilled. If you have a knack for practical work and an eye for all things aesthetically pleasing, crafting is a great way to exercise your creativity. There are so many facets to crafting, so you needn't only stick to making cards if that's not your thing. You can dive into embroidering, sewing, painting, stenciling, digital compositing, linoleum printing - there's just so many avenues to explore.
Mental Health
In a day and age where maintaining mental wellbeing is becoming more and more a part of the status quo, there is plenty of evidence to show that creative expression can be a big help in relieving stress and anxiety. Crafting is a hobby that demands all of your attention, requiring both your ideas and your practical know-how to pull them off, making it both very stimulating, and a fulfilling mode of self-expression.
Family Time
The time you spend crafting can absolutely be "you time", intended to be spent away from friends and family, but it doesn't necessarily need to be. Crafting isn't all complex; in fact, part of the appeal is that anyone of any skill level can get into it. For serious crafters and crafters by trade, there might be some pressure - self-imposed or otherwise - to turn out professional quality work, but crafting can also be a great family activity as well. Get crafting with your spouse, your parents or your kids, and have some fun!
Become the Ultimate Gift Giver
Across our blog, we've talked a great deal about using crafting to take your gift giving to a whole new level, and for good reason too. Becoming a dab hand with embellishments, stenciling, embossing and more can help you create cards and gift wrapping that are leagues above anything you could ever pull from a shop shelf. If you're a real pro, you can even craft your own gifts for people.