So why craft? When you could go buy just about anything at the store, why spend your time and money at home making things? Here's my top 10 for why to craft instead of buy.
1. To add a personal touch to gifts - I love receiving a gift someone made, ironically, especially when its something I could have bought. Possibly its connected to my love language of service, but I just love knowing someone took the time to create something for me. It becomes a treasure.
2. To beautify your home - There are so many ways to create decorations for your house. Sometimes I just sit on my couch and look around at the different things I've created. It gives joy and a sense of pride in the atmosphere I've made.
3. To save money - I'm not gonna lie...this often is my first motivation to do a craft project. Then all the other reasons begin to come into play, but knowing I can create something for a TON less than buying it and enjoy it in the process is a HUGE draw for me.
4. Relaxation - This one speaks for itself. Creatively working with my mind and hands is a wonderful stress reliever. It takes my mind off the stress and works the creative juices.
5. To be energized - On the other hand, crafting (do you think "craft" can be used as a verb?) can energize you to do other projects such as cleaning out that old dresser so you can repaint and distress it.
6. The "Wow!" response - Have you ever had something in your house or given a gift and someone asks "Where did you get that? I love it!"? And then you get to humbly say, "Well, I made it myself." And then they say, "Wow! I'm impressed!" That's pretty fun.
7. Making money - When all the stars align and you work hard at the advertising and promotion part, your craftiness can actually make you some money (a dream of mine!).
8. For the pure joy of creating - Admittedly there are many crafts I've done that turn out ugly and that's ok. I had a fun relaxing time making it and I probably learned something in the process.
Happy Crafting!
1. To add a personal touch to gifts - I love receiving a gift someone made, ironically, especially when its something I could have bought. Possibly its connected to my love language of service, but I just love knowing someone took the time to create something for me. It becomes a treasure.
2. To beautify your home - There are so many ways to create decorations for your house. Sometimes I just sit on my couch and look around at the different things I've created. It gives joy and a sense of pride in the atmosphere I've made.
3. To save money - I'm not gonna lie...this often is my first motivation to do a craft project. Then all the other reasons begin to come into play, but knowing I can create something for a TON less than buying it and enjoy it in the process is a HUGE draw for me.
4. Relaxation - This one speaks for itself. Creatively working with my mind and hands is a wonderful stress reliever. It takes my mind off the stress and works the creative juices.
5. To be energized - On the other hand, crafting (do you think "craft" can be used as a verb?) can energize you to do other projects such as cleaning out that old dresser so you can repaint and distress it.
6. The "Wow!" response - Have you ever had something in your house or given a gift and someone asks "Where did you get that? I love it!"? And then you get to humbly say, "Well, I made it myself." And then they say, "Wow! I'm impressed!" That's pretty fun.
7. Making money - When all the stars align and you work hard at the advertising and promotion part, your craftiness can actually make you some money (a dream of mine!).
8. For the pure joy of creating - Admittedly there are many crafts I've done that turn out ugly and that's ok. I had a fun relaxing time making it and I probably learned something in the process.
Happy Crafting!
I agree with all 8 reasons!!!I'm new to crafting, but dang it can be so addicting! and it's a form of therapy! If I have a bad day, I just pull out of craft boxes and feel better instantly!
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