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You shouldn’t try a certain DIY hobby just because it’s trendy or cool. Try to reflect on your own passions and aspirations so you could identify a hobby that you actually align with.
Do Your Research
Research is an essential part of trying new hobbies, and it will allow you to get a better understanding of certain DIY projects before giving them a go.
Skills & Strengths
Each new DIY hobby is a learning lesson and you won’t come to it knowing everything. Nevertheless, it’s a good idea to opt for a hobby that lets your existing strengths and skills shine, allowing you to hone them even more.
Budget Restrictions
The grim reality of having a DIY hobby is that you’ll have to spend more money than you’ve bargained for. That’s why it’s important to consider budget restrictions because certain DIY projects require a bigger financial investment.
Time & Space
DIY projects can be pretty timing consuming, so make sure to opt for a hobby you can actually dedicate your time to. Space is another practical aspect worth remembering because it’s important to have enough room for all your tools and materials.
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]]>No Pressure
Doing a DIY project with friends should be a pressure-free experience. You may end up making mistakes along the way and your projects may not look as amazing as they do in tutorials at first. Even if that happens, it’s important to keep in mind that having fun is more important than the final result.
Use Your Strengths
You and your friend may have a different set of skills, but that can be your biggest strength when it comes to DIY projects. You can focus on different things, and make something amazing by putting your minds together and using your individual strengths to your advantage.
Sharing is Caring
When it comes to smaller DIY projects where you’ll both be taking the items you made home, it’s recommended to share expenses for the materials. If you’re working on a bigger project that only one of you’ll get to keep, there’s no need to share expenses, but you should consider returning the favor during one of your next DIY adventures.
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]]>You’ll Need to Take it Seriously
We’ll just come out and say that your DIY project won’t be a cakewalk. You’re going to need to take this seriously and it’ll require all of your energy and focus. Just because DIY projects are trendy doesn’t make them “cookie-cutter” activities. They’ll require dedication and precision, so make sure you know what you’re in for.
Make It a Passion
We hope we didn’t scare you too much because DIY projects can truly be a blast if you’ve got enough passion for the thing. Sure, it’ll require a lot of hard work, but “hard work” can be enjoyable when you love doing something enough. Focus on loving the process, and you’ll find yourself loving every step of the way.
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]]>An Interesting Project
Your little ones will quickly get bored of the DIY project that you’re working on if it’s not something they’re interested in. When picking a project, make sure to ask for their input because they’ll be more engaged if you’re making something they’ve chosen for themselves.
Keep It Simple
Even if you’re a DIY pro, that’s not necessarily the case with your kids, especially if they’re new to arts and crafts. When picking the projects that you’re going to work on together, stick to something simple so they could be fully involved in the process and feel a sense of accomplishment once the project is done.
Assigning Right Tasks
One of the best things about working on DIY with your kids is that none of you has to do anything on your own. There are a lot of tiny tasks involved in each project, so you can assign them based on your skill level and personal affinities, making sure everyone is working on something they’re good at.
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]]>Expensive Projects
The holiday season comes with a long list of expenses and your DIY projects shouldn’t be one of them. Make them as budget-friendly as possible, and avoid wasting your money and time if they cost you more than the store-bought version of the thing you’re making.
Time Management
Another thing you’ll lack during the holiday season, apart from money, is time. Between cooking a big family dinner for your loved ones, decorating your home, and planning your winter holiday, you’ll find barely any time for DIY, so always try to opt for projects that aren’t extremely time-consuming.
Not Upcycling
Most people start working on their DIY projects by finding a tutorial they like and start looking for materials after that, but you should do things the other way around. Use your DIY project to breathe a new life into things you no longer need and try to make it as sustainable as possible.
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]]>Boosting Your Mood
Arts and crafts can be an amazing mood-booster. Research has shown that crafting and engaging in creative activities have the potential of improving well-being and quality of life by helping decrease anxiety and stress. It’s a calming hobby that can help you relax and enjoy your free time to the fullest.
Amazing Distraction
DIY projects can also be an amazing distraction from all the problems you’re dealing with in your everyday life. They allow you to disconnect from your devices for a little while and do something useful with your hands, which can come in handy when it comes to building resilience against emotional disorders.
Sense of Accomplishment
Working on DIY projects is amazing in its own right, but the real magic happens once you’re finally done. Nothing compares with that final sense of accomplishment, which can do wonders for your mental health because it will give you a major confidence boost.
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]]>No Clear Purpose
You’ll stumble upon many cool trinkets during your thrift shopping adventures, but not all of them can be used in your DIY projects. If you don’t have a clear idea for upcycling certain items and can’t use them as they are, your money would be better spent on something else.
Spending Too Much
Speaking of money, the main purpose of thrift shopping for DIY projects is to stay on budget. Make sure that the second-hand items you’re buying aren’t as expensive as the new ones because this pretty much defies the purpose of thrift shopping.
Rushing Things
Thrift shopping requires patience, whether you’re searching for potential DIY materials or not. Unless you’re looking for something specific, take your time to carefully go through each shelf and take time to come up with new ways to utilize items you found before buying them.
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]]>Bottles and Jars
Bottles and jars should never be thrown away since there are endless possibilities to re-use them. They can be upcycled in many different ways, and you can use them as vases, plant pots, simple decorations, and everything else in between.
Egg Cartons
If you think old egg cartons are super-annoying, it’s only because you don’t know how to reuse them properly. They can be transformed into a great organizer, and you can use them to store everything from jewelry and office supplies to buttons and Christmas ornaments.
Old Candles
Throwing old candles would be a huge waste since it’s so easy to re-use them. If you’re a huge fan of scented candles, you should learn how to make your own, and there’s no need to buy new holders when it’s so easy to clean up the old ones.
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]]>Avoiding Waste
Most people tend to work on DIY projects that they stumble upon on YouTube or TikTok, but you should take a different approach in 2022. Don’t start with a project, but use the things you already have at home that you were intending to throw away, such as old bottles, jars, and candle holders.
Collaborative DIY
DIY shouldn’t be a solo activity and it’s much more fun when you get others involved. Team up with your friends or family members who love DIY as much as you do and combine your individual skills to make something amazing together.
Monthly DIY Projects
If you’re struggling to stay consistent with your DIY goals, having a schedule in mind can be useful. Working on your projects every week may be too ambitious because some weeks will be super-busy and you won’t have enough time to commit. That’s why you should aim at doing one project a month—it’s a realistic goal that everyone can reach.
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]]>Missing Tools
Your DIY project won’t work if you’re missing the crucial tools necessary to pull it off. That’s why you should always check what tools you need before starting to make something new. If you’re missing some of them, can’t borrow them from anyone, or can’t afford to buy them, it’s highly unlikely your DIY project will be successful.
Missing Materials
After making sure you have all the tools you need, you should do the same with the materials required for the project. If you lack some of them, aren’t sure where to find them, or can’t afford to buy them since they’ll cost you more than a brand-new version of the item you’re making, your DIY project may not be worth the time.
Lack of Time
Speaking of time—some DIY projects require A LOT of it. If your schedule is already packed, you may find yourself constantly postponing the work on your project and eventually give it up altogether because it was taking too long to put it together.
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