Doing something creative often intimidates people. They’re not sure of their own skill and wary of doing something that they spend a lot of money on and only ends up being a failure. And it can be hard, when faced with other people’s talent, to take the deep dive and do a creative pursuit that puts yourself and your personality on the line for all to see.
But there are some more forgiving arts and crafts that can be great beginner projects, don’t take a lot of investment, and provide you benefits other than seeing something you’ve done come to life. In fact, by spending time on creating art, you’re also spending time tamping down cortisol, which is the stress hormone. And making easy projects gives you a simple way to decorate either your home or your workspace. Need more inspiration? Read on for easy ideas to do it yourself with some beautiful watercolors.