Note: This blog post is a sponsored conversation written by Lynn Smythe, the Founder and Chief Blogger for The Creative Cottage lifestyle blog. The opinions, thoughts, ideas and text are all mine.
Hobbies are important for everyone, they keep you productive and help to build skills in a fun way. And with the colder weather setting in, hobbies that you can do from home are always going to be beneficial – anything that keeps you out of the elements when it’s raining, snowing and gale force winds! A hobby that allows your creative juices to flow is even better, here are some creative ways to have fun at home so you can add a bit of creativity to your daily routine without having to leave the house.
Bake and Decorate a Cake
Baking is a fun way to let loose your creativity. Not only can have fun with different recipes and flavor combinations but you can also decorate your creations afterward. You could have a go at using different icing techniques on cupcakes, you could try out your piping work on cookies or build an impressive double or triple tier cake and use different techniques to decorate it from fondant flowers to swags and much more.
If you have a special occasion coming up you could bake a cake for this, whether it’s a wedding, birthday or other event. Otherwise you could bake just for fun, your family and friends are sure to love you for it. And, to save time, you can use a box cake mix instead of making a cake from scratch.
Fun With Makeup
Makeup really is an art, you can have hours of fun transforming your look with different products. Maybe you want to go for a super glam look, or perhaps you want something vibrant and fun- visit this website for more colorful eyeshadow. You could even have a go at special effects makeup, there are tons of tutorials on Youtube that you could follow along to. If you’re going to a party or a special event then it’s good to be able to do your makeup in a way that makes you feel good. And with Halloween around the corner, now is the perfect time to practice those creepy makeup looks!
Practice Your Writing
It could be poetry, a novel or a blog- whatever kind of writing interests you. Writing is good for the brain and can be incredibly satisfying as well. Whether it’s just for yourself or writing for an audience, give it a try next time you’re feeling a little bored at home. If you start getting writer’s block, reading and consuming the content of others can help to spur on some ideas.
Try Different Crafts
There are lots of fun craft ideas you could consider, from candle making to soap making, jewelry making, chocolate crafts and much more. You could draw, you could paint, have a think about activities you’ve enjoyed in the past and give them a go again now. If you have kids you could get them involved, or if you’re very good at a particular craft you could set up your own Etsy shop and sell your creations. So, what are your favorite creative ways to have fun at home?
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