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7 Artsy DIYs That Will Keep You Alive This Dead Week & Get You Ready For This Christmas

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7 Artsy DIYs That Will Keep You Alive This Dead Week & Get You Ready For This Christmas

All you quarter-system college students out there, I feel you. Haven't started studying, yet homework is piling up, so much yet so little time. Taking a bit of that time away might seem counterproductive, but stress relievers can be as important as sleep in our lives. After all, without either of them we'd get burnt out mentally and physically. There's yoga, music, exercise, all the typical stress relievers, but here are 7 artsy ones that'll not only keep you alive this Dead Week, but also get you ready for this Christmas:

1. Decorate Christmas ornaments!!


No better way to be productive in a holiday sense and get all that stress and creativity outta you!

2. Origami

You might think, why origami when we're talking about Christmas? Believe it or not, origami makes beautiful Christmas tree decor and gifts for your loved ones!

3. Calligraphy & Card Making!

A beautiful way to spice up the living room with some beautiful calligraphy, design your own cards for your loved ones, or add some grace to the "From: Santa" for the lil ones!

4. Handmade Christmas jewelry!

Make your own holiday-themed earrings or give your bestie a handmade bracelet!

5. Personalized Christmas stockings!


Just takes some felt and glue or some actual sewing if you're up for it! Customize your family's stockings and reuse them for years to come!

6. Candles!


Look up a quick tutorial and be on your way to designing your own scented candles! These make beautiful gifts and holiday decor.

7. Felt Scarves


Thought you needed some serious knitting skills and time to make your loved one a scarf? You're wrong! All you need is some felt and scissors, maybe some glue or needlework, and less than an hour of your time!

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