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5 Intention-setting Ideas to Celebrate National Craft Month

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March is National Craft Month!

National Craft Month was established to encourage creativity and exploration.  Crafting has been shown to relieve stress and boredom.  It can spread passion and identify hidden talents!

Crafting includes a broad range of mediums:  paper, fabric, wood, paint, glass, clay, yarn, beads, leather, stone, crystals and metal.  The art of crafting is dedicated to inspiration and motivation.

Learning a craft offers many mind-body benefits. Most crafts require fine motor skills and concentration, which support the development of these skills in children and maintain them as we get older.  Discovering a craft that allows you to express your creativity provides stress relief and can lower blood pressure.  Many people struggle with stillness meditation, so crafting becomes a moving meditation.  Also, whenever we learn a new skill, there is a natural positive reinforcement that builds confidence from the inside out.  With each new step learned, the satisfaction from gaining the skill is rewarding, reinforcing our motivation to continue to learn.  When we craft in a group, it builds community and a strong community contributes to longevity.

When creativity becomes stress relieving and inspirational, it fills the soul!

Below are some intention-setting ideas for celebrating this month of creativity, exploration, and inspiration:

  1. Visit the Library.   National Craft Month might be the perfect time to visit your local library as they offer special crafting sessions.  Consider looking for events like scrapbooking, painting or origami and try one that intrigues you!
  2. Teach Your Craft.  If you have a crafting skill that you are passionate about, perhaps think about teaching someone your craft and sharing your passion!
  3. Host a Party.  If you might be so inspired to spread your passion more broadly, consider hosting a crafting get-together.  You might center it around a theme, like “Spring Wreaths” or “Painted Rocks,” so everyone can craft together while sharing and connecting.
  4. Support Local Craft Stores or Artisans.  Another way to celebrate National Craft Month is to show support for crafters.  Perhaps attend a local craft fair or buy supplies at your local craft store.  You might also attend a local artisan’s workshop or promote their work on social media.
  5. Share Crafting Tips and Ideas.  If you are not so inclined to teach your craft in a hands-on way, consider using your social media to post your favorite crafting hacks, tutorials, or even your finished projects. Engaging with others in this way can inspire even more creativity!