Trying to put your phone down more? Looking for new ways to spend your time? Well, then look no further! This article is all about different hobbies I have picked up over the years and will hopefully help to inspire you, too. These hobbies are all super fun, and are a great way to help separate yourself from school work and online activity. They also allow you to create something beautiful while having fun doing it!
Making Your Own Press-On Nails
Making press on nail sets is a super fun pastime. Not only will you be painting and crafting, you will be creating art that you can wear! It is super easy to start making your own press on nails. Amazon has many kits online, and YouTube has thousands of videos that detail how to go forward with making your own press on nails.
Bead Work
There are many different hobbies that contain beadwork. Crafting with beads is super easy, and the results are always super cute.Â
Some hobbies containing bead work are:
- Making bracelets
- Creating rings
- Making earrings
- Designing beaded charms for bags, backpacks, lanyards, etc
- Creating necklaces
Beads are super easy to find. Any local craft store will have many different types of beads, and Amazon also has many varieties of beads. String for the beads can also be purchased in craft stores or online.
Cross Stitching
Cross stitching is a fun and easy introduction to embroidery and sewing. It’s like color-by-number but with a needle and thread! Cross stitching kits come with an instruction sheet, as well as the super easy to follow pattern layout. Both craft stores and online stores like Amazon will have a variety of cross stitch kits in all shapes and sizes. If you enjoy cross stitching, you can explore bigger and more complex patterns. Cross stitching is a hobby that evolves with you!
Reading
Reading can be more than schoolwork; reading is a genuine hobby! It is arguably the easiest hobby to start. Simply make your way to a bookstore, library, or browse online stores like Amazon to find a genre of books that capture your interest. From there, simply dive in and begin reading. Reading is a hobby that can easily be built into your schedule. You can read when you wake up, while you’re eating, whenever you’re bored, and while you’re winding down for bed.
Jewelry Making
Jewelry making is super enjoyable, and it allows you to wear your work and show it off. Jewelry making is a broad hobby and contains many varieties of jewelry and methods of making it.
Some of these varieties are:
- Using colored string to make bracelets, hair wraps, or necklaces
- Using beads to make necklaces, rings, earrings, and more
- Using wire to make earrings, rings, pendants, arm cuffs, and more
Supplies can easily be found in any local craft store or online stores. If you’re looking for a specific design or product, you can find tutorials on YouTube or inspo pictures on Pinterest!
These are some hobbies that I’ve explored and spent time doing for a few years. They are a super fun way to pass the time, and it helps me spend some time off my phone and away from my school work. Take a break and discover new hobbies!