C.J. Braden • 3 Minute Read
6 Creative Activities That Anyone Will Enjoy
Updated: May 2023
Article originally posted 1/27/21
I recently had someone tell me they weren’t creative in any way. I told them that I knew they were creative in SOME way. I reviewed some things she did in her everyday life and found out she was in the middle of doing some of her own home renovations. I told her that was a part of her creativity.
Being able to pick out tile, paint colors and more for your home is using your individual personal creative talents! This conversation made me realize that maybe someone like YOU may need a little help in realizing your own creative talents.
6 Creative Activities That Anyone Will Enjoy
Creativity can be put into practice in many ways, from arts and crafts to cooking to expressive exercises. Unleashing your inner creativity is a great excuse to wind down and take your mind off daily stresses. If you are struggling with staying motivated or inspired to complete your to-do list, or need something to occupy you during the weekends, then partaking in fun, creative activities will satisfy your needs.
Try putting together your own bouquet of flowers.
Being creative through any technique, arts or design, is relatable and attainable at any age. Whether you love to draw, read, or write, there are numerous ways to get creative for any age, gender, and personality.
To fill your free time with creative activities, here are six anyone will enjoy.
1- Paint Your View
You Were Meant to Be Happy
If you enjoy painting, drawing, scratch art, or designing, then painting your view is a perfect option. Everyone has a view, whether yourself in the mirror, a busy office, your back garden, or mountains out of the window. Whatever your view is, you can draw it or paint it.
Try sketching for fun sometimes
If you are not satisfied with your current view and have time to spare to focus on this activity for a while, then re-position yourself. You could move rooms and get a different perspective through another window. You could also go and find a park bench in your local neighborhood and draw your view there. The possibilities are endless for painting a view.
You can get the entire family involved, ask a friend to join you, or do it alone. Being creative can be enjoyed with or without people. It all depends on whatever makes you happy and more focused on your creativity. Painting is a timeless hobby that anyone can enjoy.
2- Design Your Yoga Flow
Yoga definitely helps with creative idea flow
I practice yoga at least once a week and know it helps me maintain my flexibility. Everyone benefits from daily movement, whether it be a walk or some yoga. Yoga is an achievable exercise flow that any age can perform. You can get your kids involved or work on your own fitness. Either way, designing your flow is a fun way to improve your skills and get creative for your yoga practice.
Gentle meditation helps ease a mind
Begin by deciding how long you want the yoga flow to be and what you want to get out of it. For example, if you’re going to do 20 minutes and have tension in your lower back, you can decide what movements will most effectively release the tension within that time frame. Creating a yoga flow will allow you to determine the effort level and focus on your favorite or most challenging moves. These yoga flows could be shared among your family and friends to encourage them to join in with yoga and share your creation.
3- Decorate Ceramics
Try taking potter or ceramics classes
Painting ceramics is a traditional artistic pastime that enables you to get creative while being productive. If you have ceramics lying around the plain and straightforward house and need some decoration, you can paint them yourself.
Painting on ceramics is calming
Whether you have a vase, tile, or kitchenware that could use some art to amplify its beauty, you can paint on them to improve the appearance. You can use a range of artistic elements, such as watercolors, glazes, or oxide stains, all of which are effective and long-lasting on ceramic items. Add pretty flowers, words, or anything you like to unleash your ideas and creativity.
4- Write Something Personal
Try journaling as a way to understand your thoughts
If you enjoy writing and find it is the best activity to unveil your creativity, you could work on a personal piece. Depending on your writing style and what inspires you, there is a range of different writing forms that you can choose from.
A good life motto: live, breathe, create
You could write a story, a letter, a poem, a diary entry, or even a script. Whatever inspires you to be creative through writing, that is what you should focus on. To encourage yourself to partake in creative activities more often, you could start a series of writing that you can continue each time you sit down to write. For example, you could write a chapter of your own book or create a book of poems.
A poem I wrote for my husband
I love writing and have written in a journal since I was a little girl. Writing daily has been a wonderful exercise that has helped me be able to write some of my own children’s stories like The Queen of Love and How Starlight Found Her Light.
If you like magical mystery novels, I wrote Georgia McMaster’s in Amethyst Lake Cemetery and published it to Amazon. Check it out by clicking here.
5- Make Your Own T-Shirt
Holding hands or giving someone a 20 second hug produces happiness
Making your own clothing is a fun way to be inventive while getting something out of it. If you have always wanted a specific design on a t-shirt but have never found it, you can easily make it yourself. You do not necessarily need to be a fashion designer to create and make your own t-shirt design.
Begin by sourcing a high-quality t-shirt, preferably cotton, then design what you want to put on the t-shirt. For the design itself, you can hand sew with cotton or use a machine. Or, you can use an iron sticker. If you have never used a machine before, be sure you look for sewing machines for beginners. This might not seem like a big thing, but it makes a considerable difference as some machines are very complicated for newbies. Of course, you don't have to sew at all, you can also use an iron sticker.
Try being creative with a sewing machine
To produce the design by yourself, the cotton method is the best option. This is an excellent activity for the whole family to enjoy. You could make matching t-shirts or design your own and the best design wins. Make the creative activities you participate in with others fun.
Designing your own t-shirt is a fantastic way to showcase your personal style and creativity. With just a simple sketch and a few stitches, you can transform your ideas into unique and eye-catching designs. So consider Sketch a Stitch, and watch as your imagination comes to life on fabric. Whether you prefer bold and vibrant patterns or intricate and delicate details, the possibilities are endless.
Experiment with different colors, textures, and techniques to bring your vision to fruition. So grab your sketchbook, unleash your artistic flair, and create a t-shirt that reflects your individuality and makes a statement wherever you go.
I created this shibori dyed multipurpose scarf
Interesting in trying to tie dye or shibori dye a shirt? Check out my step-by-step method by viewing the YouTube video I created below or click here!
6- Prepare For A Future Event
Cute and creative dog birthday party
If you have a birthday or special occasion coming up, you could get creative for it. You could design your own invites, create your own decorations, and plan the schedule. Every part of event planning and designing is creative, so it depends on your skill set, time, and motivation for how much effort you can put into the creative elements.
Events can be uniquely tailored to the special occasion when you create your own designs and make them personal. Everything down to the food and games can be handmade.
Try putting together your own ice cream cookie cake
With many events taking place at home now days, you can make the event just as fun at home as you would if you had it at an event venue. My niece, nephew and myself created a fun backdrop for a photo session for their dad’s 40th at-home birthday in 2020. Check out how we did it by watching the video below or by clicking here!
These activities are suitable for any age, gender, and personality and can be tailored to your skillset and ideas. If you have not tried an activity and want to give it a go, you could do it alone, ask for help, or do it with family and friends. Being creative is a fun way of unleashing your imagination and ideas.
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C.J. (Carolyn) Braden is a regular contributor and editor for Carolyn’s Blooming Creations. She has been featured in numerous media publications such as InStyle Magazine, on HGTV, on Bustle.com, and more. She is the author of the books Georgia McMasters in Amethyst Lake Cemetery, How To Be Yourself: 3 Ways To Help You Being You, and the illustrator for the children’s book Bridging Connections. She is a former classroom teacher that now dedicates her life to educating others on how to live their most healthy, creative and happy life. Learn more about her visiting our About Us page.
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