Arts and crafts in isolation

Hi, I'm Emily (one of the many Emilys’ in this ranger group) and I am writing today's blog post on a great way to kill some time and be a little bit creative –  it's arts and crafts time :)

Over the last few weeks I have found that motivation to do things has generally been low, however doing some really easy art projects are a nice way to relax, add some decoration to your house and garden, as well as getting a good sense of achievement when it is finished!

Obviously, art and craft materials are hard to come by at the moment as shops are shut, so these following projects are simple and need minimal materials to do.

The first idea is 'pebble art', which is obviously great as pebbles and small stones can be found in the garden or out and about ect. In true 'art attack’ style, here are some I made earlier…

All you need for these are some relatively flat pebbles, some paper, PVA glue, some coloured pens, and some creativity (or pinterest).

Firstly, lay the pebbles out on some paper and just experiment with what shapes and figures you can make, before deciding on the final composition.

Then draw in any 2D lines (such as the ground, branches, legs ect…) and add on any designs that are on the pebbles themselves as well.

When everything is ready to be assembled, glue it all in place with some PVA glue and leave it to dry for at least half an hour.

To make your work into nice home decoration, you can frame it with either an actual frame or a DIY frame and voila, you have a lovely decoration.

This kind of homemade craft could be perfect as a gift, especially as at the moment it is difficult to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, etc properly.

Other craft ideas to do in isolation:

Repainting old furniture

Painting a photo frame

Paint a flowerpot

Make a wind chime or lantern

Make some photo holders

Pro-tip: sites such as pinterest and other art and craft blogs and websites are great for sourcing ideas and often giving step-by-step instructions! 

Remember that the main thing is to relax and have fun!

Thanks for reading

-Emily S