25+ Fun & Easy Crafts to Do When Bored
Ever had one of those days where time drags and you just want something to do to at least feel like you have accomplished something, if that’s the case lets talk about crafts to do when bored. Instead of scrolling your phone, why not make something with your hands? Crafting isn’t just a boredom cure — it’s a stress reliever, mood booster, and creative outlet all in one.
Here are 25+ fun crafts to do when bored, whether you’ve got five minutes or a whole lazy weekend ahead. Most of these things you already have at home — so no excuses!
25+ Crafts To Do When Bored
Let your boredom stop now. Enjoy reading!
🧶 1. Polymer Clay Charms & Magnets
Polymer clay is perfect for days when you just want to play. Sculpt little mushrooms, ghosts, food miniatures, or cute animals. Bake them, then turn them into fridge magnets or keychains. If you want a step by step tutorial on how I make Polymer Clay Magnets check this out.
Bonus idea: Make seasonal versions, I love making Halloween Polymer Clay Fridge Magnets!
🪡 2. Embroidered Hoop Art
Embroidery is slow, relaxing, and endlessly creative. Start small — flowers, hearts, or quotes. Use bright thread on linen or old denim for a modern touch. I love embroidery and have a lot of tutorials, here is a beginner pattern.
✂️ 3. DIY Paper Garland
Cut out hearts, stars, or ghosts from colored paper or old books. String them up as cute room décor. Perfect for holidays or just to add color to your workspace. This one brings me back to primary school.
🧵 4. Fabric Bookmarks
Turn fabric scraps into bookmarks. Add lace, buttons, or embroidery for personality. If you’re new to sewing, this is a great beginner project. If you are not keen on sewing, use fabric glue or even hot glue.
🕯️ 5. Decorated Jars or Candle Holders
This is one of my favorite crafts to do when bored because if you are like me the recycling bin is always full! Upcycle old jars with twine, paint, or pressed flowers. Pop in a tealight for instant cozy vibes.
🪴 6. Paint Plant Pots
Got plain terracotta pots? Paint them with stripes, faces, or rainbow patterns. You’ll have cheerful planters and a reason to repot your plants.
🐚 7. Seashell or Pebble Crafts
Use shells or small stones from the beach to make photo frames, wind chimes, or mosaic trays. Decoupage them, and make a jewelry tray, its super cute.
🎨 8. Paint Rocks
Crafts to do when bored can entertain others too! Especially if you leave them in the public parks and places. Paint cute animals, quotes, or patterns. Leave them in nature for others to find — it’s a small creative act of kindness.
🧷 9. DIY Friendship Bracelets
Grab embroidery thread or yarn and braid colourful bracelets. You can even use beads or charms. To be honest a primary school throwback again.
🧺 10. No-Sew Fabric Scrunchies
Use fabric scraps and an elastic band to make your own scrunchies. It’s fast, easy, and totally customizable. Sew or no sew, its all fun.
🌸 11. Pressed Flower Art
Press flowers or leaves between heavy books, then use them for framed art, bookmarks, or cards. Ifi am being honest with you, I pressed flowers between a book a coupe years ago and i still havent checked on them! lol
🪡 12. Cross Stitch Kits
If you’re new to stitching, try a beginner cross-stitch kit. It’s repetitive and calming — perfect for winding down before bed.
🪞 13. Mirror Frame Makeover
Decorate an old mirror frame with seashells, fabric, yarn, clay shapes, or mosaic tiles. It gives any room a handmade touch.
🖌️ 14. Watercolor Painting
You don’t need to be an artist to enjoy watercolors. Try painting abstract washes, flowers, or cute animals. I love watercolor, during Christmas, I make watercolor gift tags.
🧼 15. DIY Soap or Bath Bombs
Make bath bombs with baking soda, citric acid, and essential oils. Or melt soap base and add dried flowers or glitter for homemade soaps. My Mum makes soaps and sells them at the markets, she find the entire process therapeutic.
🧩 16. Puzzle Piece Crafts
Use leftover jigsaw puzzle pieces to make magnets, jewelry, or wall art — just paint and glue!
🧵 17. Hand Sewn Felt Ornaments
Felt is beginner-friendly and comes in every colour imaginable. Sew mini hearts, ghosts, or stars and stuff them lightly for a cute plushy look. This Christmas I’m making a felt star garland, stay tuned.
🖍️ 18. Crayon Melt Art
Melt crayons with a hairdryer over a canvas for a colourful drip effect. Great for kids and adults alike! This was the trend back in 2010!
🧼 19. Decorate Notebooks or Journals
Use washi tape, stickers, or old magazine cutouts to personalize your journals. Add inspirational quotes or photos inside. Everyone loves a journal!
🪡 20. DIY Embroidered Patches
Stitch tiny designs on fabric scraps, cut them out, and glue or sew them onto jackets, bags, or hats.
🧶 21. Crochet or Knit Mini Projects
Try small things like coasters, mug cozies, or tiny animals (amigurumi). You can learn basic stitches from YouTube in minutes! Once you have the hang of crochet, it is so easy to do, it just takes practice.
🧵 22. Handmade Greeting Cards
Use stamps, paint, or paper cutouts to make your own greeting cards. Great for birthdays, holidays, or just to brighten someone’s day. When I make greeting cards, I use watercolor paints, its so cute.
🕯️ 23. DIY Candle Pouring
If you’ve got candle wax and jars, melt and pour your own candles. Add essential oils for scent and dried petals for a pretty finish.
🧤 24. Tie-Dye or Fabric Painting
Transform old T-shirts or tote bags with tie-dye or fabric paint. Try pastel colours or Halloween patterns for seasonal fun.
🪶 25. Dreamcatchers
Use embroidery hoops, string, and beads to create your own dreamcatcher. Customize with feathers or lace for a boho vibe.
✨ 26. DIY Air-Dry Clay Bowls
Roll out air-dry clay, shape small bowls, and press lace or leaves for texture. Paint when dry — they make beautiful trinket dishes. I am a huge fan of air dry clay, I made a Ghost Shaped trinket tray and a clay garland for Halloween, check it out
💎 27. Resin Keychains or Jewelry
If you have a resin kit, embed dried flowers, glitter, or charms for gorgeous, glossy pieces. Personally I am not a huge fan of resin but I have done it before and I admit I did have fun!
🧠 28. Vision Boards or Collages
Cut out magazine photos, quotes, and colour swatches to create a vision board. It’s both artistic and motivational. I made my vision bored on an old cork board, if you don’t want to do a physical one you can always do a digital one on Pinterest.
🧶 29. Yarn Wall Hangings
Use yarn and a stick or dowel to make trendy wall hangings. Combine textures and colours for a cozy look.
🎃 30. Seasonal Crafts
Never underestimate the power of holiday crafting! Make Halloween ghosts, Christmas ornaments, or spring wreaths — it keeps things fresh and festive. I love Holidaying Crafting, Halloween is my personal favorite!
💡 Bonus: Quick Crafts (Under 15 Minutes)
- Beaded bracelets
- Painted clothes pegs
- Glitter jars (calm-down jars)
- Origami paper flowers
- Decorative bookmarks
🌈 Final Thoughts
Being bored is just your creativity asking for attention. Whether you’re painting rocks, felting tiny animals, or stitching something cute, these crafts to do when bored turn idle time into something beautiful.
So grab your craft supplies, play some music, and make something magical — because handmade happiness is always worth the mess.
