Nothing in the world is as exciting as living your childhood memories. The nostalgia and the adrenaline rush as a kid are just pure joy. I think we all can agree that arts and crafts was one of our favourite things to do. Whether it was doodling in class in the middle of lectures or decorating your bedroom wall with art, we always found something innovative to do! Art and crafts was a way with which we could express ourselves. But lately, that zeal is no more there. Amid so many important things and extremely busy schedules, we have lost that spark. The spark to be creative and imaginative. You must have come across the term DIY – Do it yourself, on the internet. DIY revolves around the idea of creating normal, daily-use stuff – on your own! There are billions of ways by which you can create one thing. So many useful items can be created at home with a little bit of effort. It is also a cheaper alternative to what we generally buy in markets. We can also personalize according to OUR liking. Every person is gifted with creativity. It is just a matter of spending time on yourself to think, reflect and be visionary. Well, it is time to unleash the inner artistic child inside of you 😉
Confused as to what to create? Do not worry. We’ve got you!
Here are the TOP 5 HANDICRAFT IDEAS FOR INDIAN HOUSEWIVES AND WORKING WOMEN –
1) CANDLES – Candles add an elegant aura to the surroundings. Not only are they cheap, but they are also super easy to make. You can make much more attractive candles than what you see in markets. Also, it will look according to your liking!
How to make –
Take a mason jar. It can be transparent or of any particular colour.
Place a wick upright inside of the jar. Make sure the wick is longer than the mason jar so we can light it up after adding the wax.
Put a decent amount of wax in a pot and place it above the stove to heat it. Heat until the wax has completely melted.
You can add scent to the wax to create scented candles. You may also add some colours if you like!
Gently pour the melted wax into the mason jar. Make sure that the wick is still upright. You can use tweezers to hold the wick that way.
Wait until the wax has cooled off. And there you go! Your basic structure of the candle is ready!
Now comes the fun part 😉 you can decorate the mason jar however you like. You can add a funky ribbon at the mouth of the jar. You can draw on it or even personalise it by adding a name. How fun!
2) BODY SCRUBS – We all know how expensive body scrubs are. Not only that, they do not even last that long. But to take good care of our skin, we need something for exfoliation. Do not fret! We are here to teach you how to make your very own body scrub. It is super cheap and efficient. The good thing is that since you are making it on your own, you know exactly what the ingredients are and, you will use it on your skin without any hesitation.
How to make –
Take some coconut oil and Epsom salt. These items are super cheap and easy to find. The quantity should be as much as you need the scrub. Mix mix mix! The end product should not be too damp or too dry.
You may add some essential oils for fragrance. But avoid adding them if your skin type is sensitive. But if you are okay with it, you can use some natural, safe options for skin like – sandalwood, tea tree, lavender etc. You can also add some rose water.
Add the mixture to a jar. For final results, decorate the packaging. Add drawings, glitter or labels. You can decorate the lid by tracing it on colourful paper, decorating it and then pasting it on top of the lid. You can either use this for yourself or gift it to a mom as a self-care package! Treat yourself, mom, you deserve it 😉
3) ROPE VASE – Tired of the same old clay pots and glass vases? Try something new. The rope vase will give an earthy vibe to your house. It has a neutral tone and looks great with every colour. It will not take you more than 2 items to make this. It will just take you 15 minutes to create this beautiful piece.
How to make –
Take an old used vase. Avoid using a very fancy one with a lot of stuff on it. You can use an old bottle as well.
Cover the whole vase with glue using a big brush.
Start wrapping a thick rope around it from the very top.
Add some artificial flowers and voila!
4) JUTE COASTERS – Jute coasters are one of the classiest home decor you can own. Again, it has a neutral tone and will match any shade. They are effortlessly simple to make and will leave your guests shaken!
How to make –
You will just need a little bit of glue and jute ropes.
Start by taking 3/8 inch of the rope. Make sure it is a thin one.
Start by shaping it into a circle slowly as you keep rolling it.
finish by polishing the surface slightly with clear nail polish. Looks great!
5) BEAD DISHES – This particular showpiece will up your home decor game. You can custom-make bead dishes to match your home theme or aesthetic.
How to make –
Take some old dishes, preferably small ones. You can use a plain saucer or a small bowl.
Take beads of your choice. They can be multicoloured for a funky vibe. Or you may use colour-coordinated beads as well.
Cover the dish with glue using a big paintbrush and start putting the beads on it.
You have a beautiful beaded dish! You can simply use it for decorating or keep it at your gate’s entrance for storing keys and other small essentials. You can also keep it on your dressing table for storing rings, necklaces and other small accessories. Multipurpose usage is the best!
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