Even though I've been out of elementary school for years, doing crafts meant for children is still my favorite thing in the entire world. Seriously, if someone tells me there's going to be a craft night, I won't have any hesitation about being there.
1. They're relaxing
College is honestly the most stressful thing I've done in my life thus far. Sitting down for 20 minutes with some friends and mixing water, glue, and glitter is not only quality bonding time, but the end product is a calming bottle you can use to relax in the future.
2. They don't need to be perfect
Unlike an essay or a test, these crafts aren't graded. And usually, they're just for you. Any imperfections just make the craft unique to you. It gives your art character!
3. They're easy
You don't need to have crazy artistic talent. They're designed to be simple. Anything too complex, and kids would just get lost or be uninterested.
4. They keep you humble
Sometimes they just give you a reality check and remind you that it isn't all bad. You can still mess up a craft meant for a little kids, but now you can laugh at it.
5. Nostalgia
Being a child now and then can actually be okay. The nostalgia from doing crafts you did as a kid just makes you happy. and affects you more than just in that moment.
6. Googly eyes
You can personify almost anything if you put googly eyes on it. And lets be honest, if you put googly eyes on something, it's automatically 110% more awesome.
7. New Perspectives
They get the creative juices flowing and help you think in a different way than you usually would. An artistic, less objective, and more open-minded state is a good thing to enter, especially when you’re stuck.
8. Academic Performance
Crafts help develop imagination, observation, and focus. Therefore, taking a craft break from your homework will actually help you get it done.
9. Make New Friends
10. Mental Health
Sometimes it feels good to just be able to make something-- to look back at something you did and feel like you were productive in some way, shape, or form.
