Craft Theory — DIY

10 Benefits of Art: Why It's Essential for Your Well-Being

Meredith Russell

Tags Beginning Artists, DIY, Education

10 Benefits of Art: Why It's Essential for Your Well-Being

Art is an essential part of the human experience. From cave paintings to digital art, people have been creating art for thousands of years. But what makes art so important? Here are 10 benefits of art and why creating is essential for your well-being. Reduces Stress: Creating art can be a great stress reliever. It can help you relax and unwind after a long day. It’s also a great way to help yourself process different stressors and problems. Improves Mood: Studies have shown that creating art can boost your mood and increase positive emotions. Just picking up a few crayons...


Crafting Your Own Junk Booklet: A Step-by-Step Guide

Lou Kavanaugh

Tags Beginning Artists, craft, DIY, How To

Crafting Your Own Junk Booklet: A Step-by-Step Guide

Today I wanted to share with you a simple project to make yourself a scrap journal made with common household items. In the past few years, I have gotten into bookbinding, and this is a wonderful project for beginners. There are only a handful of materials needed for this project, and it should take about an hour or less to complete.


Unblocking Creativity: 8 Tips for Finding Artistic Inspiration

Lou Kavanaugh

Tags Beginning Artists, DIY, How To

Unblocking Creativity: 8 Tips for Finding Artistic Inspiration
Have you ever had that feeling that you need to create something? The motivation is there, the desire is there, but … what do you make? Nothing jumps to mind; you’re just left there with this urge to make something with no ideas for what it should be...

Everything You Need To Know About Wassily Kandinsky

Meredith Russell

Tags Artists, DIY, Education

Everything You Need To Know About Wassily Kandinsky
We’re starting a new series on the Craft Theory blog where we’ll be talking about different artists, both past and present. I hope to highlight some of the differences and similarities as well as show you what makes each artist unique. So, here is everything you need to know about Wassily Kandinsky!

10 Ways To Use Extra Yarn

Meredith Russell

Tags DIY, How To

Here are 10 ways to use extra yarn without crochet or knitting. We've been getting bunches of yarn donations and had so much fun looking for projects we wanted to share. Let us know what you make!
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