Arts and crafts are not just leisure activities; they are essential therapeutic tools in the recovery process. By offering emotional release, rebuilding identity, promoting mindfulness, and fostering community,
Before you use the resin, you’re going to need some dried flowers. You can purchase them (from Etsy or Amazon, for example). Or you can buy a bouquet or use your own from the garden and make them. Press/Dry the Flowers There are several ways to dry (and press) flowers. If you ...
Another option with a wide range of possibilities, chain weaving offers novice crafters a challenging road ahead as they move from basic patterns up to the more complex (and beautiful) weaves. A chain by itself can make a lovely bracelet or necklace, but adding beads or pendants can be fun ...
Wax– There are a bunch of different waxes you can use to make candles. You’ve got options like paraffin wax, soy wax, beeswax and more. Wicks– You will need wicks to provide the heat and energy needed to melt the wax and create the flame. There are several types of wicks available...
Some crafters have noted that lighter colored tissue paper, such as yellow, shows the layering and overlapping more. To make polka dot eggs, punch a ¾-inch (1.91 centimeters) circle in the center of your square using a scrapbooking hole punch. Discard the circles, and use the squares so...
Some crafters have noted that lighter colored tissue paper, such as yellow, shows the layering and overlapping more. To make polka dot eggs, punch a ¾-inch (1.91 centimeters) circle in the center of your square using a scrapbooking hole punch. Discard the circles, and use the squares so...