Are you a seasoned crafter or an absolute beginner? Either way, everyone deserves to delve into their creative zone, which is why we’ve pulled together these awesome craft ideas for adults. Ready to get hands-on with awe-inspiring activities?
No matter your skill level, you’ll be able to find a creative escape with these craft ideas for adults, from ornaments to art prints, jewellery and recycled beauties. We’ve also got crafts you can sew, art inspired by nature, art featuring lights and affordable art you can create in minutes!
Here are our top craft ideas for adults. Ready to get inspired?
Craft ornaments
Arts and crafts aren’t just for kids. In fact, craft ideas for adults can be imaginative and fun! According to Be Brain Fit, creating art can stimulate the brain; relieve stress; encourage creative thinking; boost self esteem; increase tolerance, empathy and feelings of love; and ease the burden of chronic health conditions. It can also be a great social activity (craft-a-noon tea anyone?).
Looking for new decorations for your home? Try these creative craft ornaments on for size!
1. Homemade Christmas Tree Star
From Live Craft Eat
Nothing says “Christmas” like DIY ornaments. This beautiful craft ornament will look beautiful hanging on the tree or in your home. Best of all, you can create one with your siblings or friends.
2. Shell Wreath
From Busy Kids Happy Mom
Whether you want a coastal Christmas wreath or an all-year-round decorative piece, this beautiful shell wreath is unique and special. It’s the perfect way to welcome guests to your home.
3. Creative Wall Display
Most of us have so much under-utilised space on our walls. A Wall Display can add colour, flair, and personality in your home. Best of all, they’re super easy to create! Simply choose one of our designs, or create your own using a tool like Canva. Or better still – use images of loved ones! Place your order, and then hang your prints once they arrive. Too easy.
Jazzy jewellery
Wearable art is totally trending, and it’s easy to see why. After all; it’s cheap, sustainable, and unique. The more creative your jewellery is, the better. And it doesn’t have to be made of expensive materials.
The wonderful thing about crafting your own jewellery is that you can experiment as much as you like – with colours, materials, styles, or sizes. It can be as creative, as intricate or as beautiful as you like. Keep reading for more easy arts and crafts ideas using jewellery.
4. Wood Monogram Wire Bracelet
From Made In A Day
5. Acorn Charm
From What I Do
Up in lights
Want a DIY arts and crafts idea that will light up your home? Today, LED lights are super affordable. Anyone can buy an LED strip of lights or LED fairy string and create gorgeous crafty items based around them.
So why not use LED craft to add pizzazz to your spaces, both inside and out? Make paper stars, floral garlands or cup garlands come to life with the added twinkle of lights. Here are our favourite craft ideas for adults involving lights.
6. Floral Garland
From The Craft Patch Blog
This idea is simple, yet easy to execute. It’s also great for the summer months, as it plays on the charm of delicate florals.
7. Mason Jar Lights
From Dream Little Bigger
This arts and crafts idea is even easier! It’s also great for entertaining, as you can move the lights inside, outside, or around from room to room to wherever they are needed.
Recycled treasures
In today’s world, sustainability is more important than ever. Here are some easy art activities you can get involved in to reuse existing items you already may have lying around the home.
8. Paper Towel Tube Organiser
From Cathie Filian
Why go to the shops to buy storage systems that just don’t stack up when you can DIY your own colourful ones at home? We’ve got you sorted with a ‘how-to’ video on how you can make your own organisers.
10. Bottle Pencil Case
From Doodle Craft Blog
Who knew plastic water bottles could look so good? We know there are heaps of companies out there making all sorts of different products from water bottles, but you can DIY your own products at home. Below you’ll discover how to attach zips to create reusable containers. Amazing!
On the cheap
These super cheap art ideas look so professional it’s hard to believe how affordable they are to create.
That’s the value of DIY crafting, isn’t it? The barrier isn’t the size of your bank balance – it’s the depth of your imagination! Here are some fun art activities that won’t break the bank.
11. Monogram Keychains
From Homey Oh My
This is an awesome arts and crafts activity. These key rings would make great personalised presents. If you get all the materials, you can even create enough for the whole family!
12. Tissue Paper Flowers
From I Heart NapTime
Want a super easy gift idea? These tissue paper flowers are the perfect way to decorate. Bonus – they’re also recyclable!
Inspired By Nature
Bring a piece of the great outdoors inside with wall art inspired by nature. Be as literal as you like using items from nature such as driftwood timber, pine cones, cork and plants or go high-tech and create a canvas print featuring a nature landscape photo of a beautiful beach at sunset.
The wonderful thing about craft is that you can take the easy option or the long route depending on the time you have available and your level of skill. Ready to enjoy the benefits of DIY arts and crafts?
13. Split Image Sunset Print
Our Canvas Prints are a simple, yet affordable craft idea for your rooms. They also save you hunting around town for arts and crafts supplies to create your own artwork. These Split Image Prints are great if you’re looking for some decorative pieces but don’t want to spend a fortune. Simply find a cool design, upload it to our easy order template, and place your order. Soon enough, you’ll be hanging your art prints on the wall!
14. Driftwood Mirror
From Michelle Paige Blogs
Utilise the beauty of nature with this beautiful driftwood mirror. This piece is easy to create, and serves both a functional and aesthetic purpose. It’s ideal for coastal homes with a relaxed feel.
15. PineCone Frame
From Crafty Morning
Looking for DIY arts and crafts ideas? Look no further. Pinecones have an innate beauty, and this artwork helps to bring that beauty to life. Simply collect a range of pinecones in different shapes and sizes. Start cutting, painting, and sticking, and before you know it you’ll have an epic artwork that is perfect for hanging in the home or giving as a gift.
Sew it up
Grab a needle and thread or dust off your sewing machine, because these cute craft ideas for adults are super-easy to stitch together!
16. Fabric KeyChain
From Craftiness Is Not Optional
You’ll never lose your keys again with these colourful fabric tabs. This arts and crafts activity is lots of fun. It also makes the perfect personalised gift.
17. Phone Wallet
From Crazy Little Projects
Yes, we’ve all got a phone case, but with phones getting bigger and bigger, it helps to go hands-free sometimes. This handy little phone wallet will ensure you never lose your phone again.
We hope these fun craft ideas for adults have inspired you. If you have a spare afternoon or even a few spare minutes and want to flex those creative skills, these easy craft ideas for adults are a great way to experiment!
And, if you don’t feel like playing with glue, there are still super-easy ways of getting creative! Try creating a canvas collage online using images you already have.
Explore our range of beautiful customisable single canvas prints today. You won’t regret it.
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