Eco-Friendly Hobby Suggestions | Part Two

 

Make Your Own Clothes

Everyone has to start somewhere, don’t be put off thinking you have to be an expert. Maybe start with mending or customizing things. If you get really keen you could join a class, read books and watch videos, or even write a blog.

Make Handmade Gifts/Cards from Recycled Materials

I’ve been making cards for years now, and it’s one of my favourite things to do. I don’t use lots of expensive materials though, people who know I craft will pass on (often recycled) materials to me such as old cards, ribbon, etc. that would just normally go to waste. I’ve started using cereal packets for the base card, this would work for many.

Start an Eco-friendly Blog and Support Others Doing the Same

Many blogs begin with a specific passion. If you want to learn more about environmental living, blogs and articles make a good starting point. Your blog can be about anything, some ideas include: natural beauty, slow living, budgeting, books, etc.

Start a Book Club

I love the idea of starting a book club but you can always start small such as buddy reading with a friend, following book blogs, watching book YouTube channels, or start a facebook/Goodreads group. You could choose books about environmental issues.

Start an Allotment

My family have had an allotment in the past, but be sure to know they require commitment. Maybe start one with a group of people or have a vegetable patch in your own garden. If you don’t have a big garden, allotments are ideal, and a nice way to meet like-minded people.

Volunteer and Help Others

There are all sorts of ways to volunteer if you look out for opportunities. My first thought would be charity shops, community events, local groups, etc. Information can be found online. You can also help people as a one off, delivering care packages, baking someone a cake, donating items, and so on. Support causes you believe in.

I hope you have enjoyed this two-part series.

Please leave in the comments any of your ideas!! :-) Xx

Fun & Easy Prompts for Creating Art

 

Tips to draw/paint/doodle/make for beginners when uninspired:

1. Open a book (fiction or non-fiction) and pick a sentence then illustrate it.
2. Draw or paint something you are looking forward to after the pandemic.
3. Draw (Instead of write) your next shopping list.
4. Instead of taking a photo try and draw it.
5. Collect recycled materails and use what you have to get creative.
6. Instead of writing your next blog post ‘create it’ with your art in any medium.
7. Write a letter or story with a coloured felt tip and fineliner.
8. Print a template of a fashion figure, and complete it with your own outfit.
9. Design and make-up a magazine cover.
10. Write your name decoratively.
11. Doodle whatever comes to the surface in your mind.
12. Trace tree bark on your next walk.
13. Pick a jigsaw piece and enlarge the image on paper.
14. Get inspired by textures, for example find unusual materials/items to work with.
15. Read a creative book.

Write your name decoratively.

Draw (Instead of write) your next shopping list.

Open a book (fiction or non-fiction) and pick a sentence then illustrate it.

If you’ve been wanting to get creative and like myself wasn’t sure where to start, I have come up with some prompts. Bearing in mind, I just did some doodling mainly but I have included some snippets for you to see my own attempts. The main thing is to get started, good luck!

Do you enjoy a good doodle? 

Which of the prompts might you try? :-) Xx