Picking up a new hobby is a great way to keep yourself busy as the seasons change. No matter if the flowers begin to blossom, the sun starts to shine, the leaves begin to fall, or a light snowfall makes its arrival, every season is the perfect season to learn something new.
Crafting is a great activity to do both by yourself or with friends. It can be calming, provide peace of mind, and allow you to create something from scratch. Learning a new hobby is another wonderful way to expand both your creativity and social circle.
Here are some fun, simple craft ideas and new hobby suggestions:
Build a birdhouse: Building and decorating a birdhouse is a great way to showcase creativity and interact with animals! Some birdhouses come pre-made and give you the option to paint them and add other decorative elements, while others can be built from scratch. If you’re interested in building your own, consider paying out Woodworking Shop a visit to get started.
Decorate garden rocks: A fun way to spruce up your garden here at Southgate is to add painted stones. You can decorate rocks with different colors, inspirational messages, and beautiful pictures to add something different and special to your garden of greens. You can do this by purchasing a stone painting kit or simply by collecting rocks from outdoors.
Start scrapbooking: Scrapbooking is a great way to preserve memories and have all of your pictures in one place. One of the most exciting things about scrapbooking is that it isn’t one-size-fits-all. You can add as much detail and decor to your scrapbook as you wish, or you can keep it simple and light. Scrapbooking allows you to get as creative as you’d like by choosing paper with unique designs, stickers, and tangible keepsakes like photographs, ticket stubs, and dried flowers
Craft homemade ornaments: For a craft that can double as a sentimental gift, try making your own homemade ornaments. Ornaments can be made out of supplies as simple as paper and string, or you can get more advanced and use a salt dough recipe. Salt dough is great for making ornaments of your grandkids’ handprints, and for crafting decorative shapes like snowflakes, trees, and hearts. After you complete the dough design, you can add paint, glitter, and other decor so that it looks perfect hanging from a tree. Here’s a recipe you can try: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/240641/salt-dough
Take a computer lesson: The internet is a great place to connect with friends old and new, and you can access it on both your computer and mobile phone. If you’re interested in advancing your technological skills, try taking a computer class to gain a better understanding of how to use it on an everyday basis to do things like connect with friends, shop online, read articles, and watch videos. Taking a class allows you to develop your skills, and make friends who are trying to learn the same new hobby as you!
At Southgate at Shrewsbury, our residents have access to several amenities, including our Arts and Crafts Studio. We encourage you to try something new and create a piece of art that you’re proud of by visiting the studio today, or by crafting in an art class or even in your own living space!