14 Crafts to Aid Mindfulness
The act of mindfulness allows for you to take your attention away from the world around you and focus on your own mental, physical, and emotional awareness in the present moment. There are countless crafts that can facilitate mindfulness, and below we've listed some of our favourites!
See which craft resonates the most with you and your lifestyle and get started with our simple tutorials.
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14 Crafts to Aid Mindfulness
Crochet is a fantastic craft to help you relax after a busy day. Whether you make a simple scarf or an intricate blanket, crocheting will help you to achieve the ultimate mindful state.
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The most readily accessible mindful craft of all, colouring downloads are available on the Hobbycraft Ideas hub for free. Simply browse through, download, and print your favourite.
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Punch needle is a great craft to practice mindfulness. You can make everything from cushions and coasters to backpacks and Christmas stockings, this skill is very versatile!
The art of folding paper into three-dimensional artworks has been practiced for centuries. Why not explore our Origami ideas to get started in this beautiful craft.
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Embroidery is a fantastic craft that encourages slowing down, facilitating mindful thinking and aiding concentration, helping you to relax. Explore our beginner's guide below to get started.
Discover one of the most timeless crafts of all! We'll show you the basics of casting on and getting to grips with knitting patterns with the guide below.
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Getting thoughts and plans down onto paper can be a great exercise to introduce to your daily routine, and what better way than through bullet journaling? Dig out your favourite pens and give it a go!
You can find a cross stitch pattern to suit any style! This mindful craft is one of the easiest forms of hand embroidery to learn.
Brush lettering is the perfect way to start personalising your creations! This slow and methodical way of writing letterforms takes practice and is the perfect mindful craft.
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Decoupage is a brilliant, beginner friendly craft that can be used to upcycle furniture or creat cute display pieces.
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Model making is a great hobby to get into if you're looking for something that requires precision. We have a huge range of model kits available for all abilities.
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Diamond painting is the practice of sticking tiny gems to a mapped out surface in order to create glittering works of art. Discover a huge selection of kits available online at Hobbycraft!
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Watercolours are a bright, fluid medium that are perfect for capturing light and landscapes. They can be blended together using gentle, smooth strokes - perfect for practising mindfulness!
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Drawing is such a versatile craft, with so many different ways to capture your scene or subject on paper. Explore your creativity with a sketching pencil in hand.
