Things You'll Need:
- Scissors
- Glue
- A box for your supplies
- Arts and crafts materials
- Arts and crafts starter kits
- Access to an art store or local store with an art supply department
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Step 1
ScrapbookScrapbooks - If you're like me you have tons of photos in boxes and albums sitting around collecting dust, and may never be looked at again. If you have the desire to put in the effort, you can create a scrapbook or several scrapbooks for your memories.
Get a book specifically made for scrapbooks from the store. Organize your photos. Also get construction paper or other patterned paper to put a background on the photos. You'll also need glue and scissors. I suggest getting a few old magazines, cutting out some images, and adding them to the page. For example: You have pictures at the beach. You can cut out a picture of a palm tree and use that to accent your page. Some scrap bookers also use fabrics for dimension. You can also use old soulvineers like movie ticket stubs and brochures. -
Step 2
PaintingPainting - This can mean acrylic, watercolor, or oil painting. Generally, the cheapest is watercolor. Oil painting supplies are the most expensive. Pick up a book in the bookstore or library on painting in whatever your chosen medium is. You'll need paint, paper, brushes, an old rag, and a cup of water for non-oil paints to clean brushes.
You can also go to the crafts store and find plain wooden boxes in different shapes and sizes and paint different designs on them. I picked up a box in an unusual shape for $1 and made a small jewelry box for my mom. I used the unusual shape to create a daisy pattern on the top. -
Step 3
Prey by Michael CrichtonRead - It sounds simple but if you have an interest in a topic such as art, history, science, health, etc. get a book and start reading. I have been able start reading books that I've wanted to read for months but used the excuse of time not to do it. Get a book, even 2 or 3, and just read. You'll stimulate those brain cells and feel like you accomplished something.
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Step 4
DrawingDrawing - I had an old beginners drawing kit that was in storage for almost a year. I love drawing but always made an excuse to put it off. This summer I opened the kit and started.
Most drawing kits contain the materials like pencils and erasers that you will need, paper, and a small how-to book. You can also pick up your own book on drawing. If you run out of paper, use computer paper if you have plenty sitting around doing nothing. This isn't an expensive hobby and can be very fun if you are willing to go out and draw in different locations like the park, the mall, or your back yard. -
Step 5
Jewelry MakingJewelry making - I did this for hours when I was a kid. All craft stores have large stocks of everything you will need. I suggest a starter kit if you don't know where to begin. They usually contain beads and appropriate string or chains, a book for how to start, and a list of suggest extras, such as kneedles and thread and scissors.
If you already know what you want to make, browse the jewelry section and pick and choose what appeals to you. Make sure you have all the supplies you need as well. Get a box of some kind, even an old jewelry box, to store your materials.
