Throughout our lives we as people have grown up with different hobbies and activities. Some may have interests in sports or gaming or unusual activities like flying or sky diving. Despite this, the hobbies of arts and crafts, normally referred to as a child’s activity, has continued to plan an active role in the lives of many Americans regardless of age.

Now let’s say that you have a big event on the calendar for someone special in your life. Sure, it would be nice to go out to the store and buy something that you’d think the person would enjoy with a handful of birthday balloons, but what if you decided to go the extra mile? What if you wanted to make this person feel like they’re number one to you? One way to accomplish this would be to go the route of making something personal, a DIY gift. Those arts and crafts skills that you homed in as a kid will now come in handy. On the other hand, if you are unsure of the degree of skills you have in arts and crafts, there are plenty of websites out there that will help you find an idea that will get you on the right track to creating the gift that no one else but you would be able to produce. As an example, Forbes has written an article on DIY gift ideas for National Sister’s Day.

The benefits of arts and crafts, however, isn’t limited to surprising your special someone with a unique and amazing gift. In many ways, arts and crafts provide kids with a creative outlet that also aid in honing their fine motor skills, improving their self-esteem, give them a way to express their emotions, and improve their visual processing abilities. With the knowledge that arts and crafts would provide the opportunity for children to improve on themselves in a creative and fun manner, why wouldn’t you consider running out to the store and getting started on a fun new project today?

There are also benefits of arts and crafts for adults also! In today’s world, we are spending way too much time on our phones and enjoying the creativity of others, wishing that we too would be able to take the time to sit down and create something with our own two hands as well. But it doesn’t stop there! Some of the best benefits of adults participating in arts and crafts include and are not limited to developing a new social activity in the form of crafting parties, gaining a sense of accomplishment from completing a piece of art or a craft by yourself, providing a therapeutic outlet to help relieve stress from your life, and taking you outside of your comfort zone by trying something new. UC Berkeley has provided an article on other benefits of crafting. Arts and crafts may seem like a simple child’s project, but the hidden benefits of it will never stop giving back.