As summer approaches students may be looking for a way to keep busy. With lots of free time picking up a new creative hobby can be a great way to fill the time.

Here’s a list of some artistic activities and crafts to try out this summer. 

Bookmarks

Making bookmarks is a very simple and fun craft because it can be so versatile. There are many different kinds of bookmarks that can be made with various customization.

You could simply draw or paint on paper to make bookmarks or to make it more advanced, try out different materials like felt or beads to add to your bookmarks.

Air-dry Clay

Air-dry clay is another very versatile craft because there are so many different things to make with it.

Air-dry clay can be a good hobby to start because once you learn the basics you are free to experiment and make what you want. You could make bowls, magnets or even keychains. 

Sewing

Learning to sew can be a great hobby to learn over the summer if you have a lot of free time. Sewing gives many options for things that can be made like clothing, bags, pillows, and much more. By learning how to sew you can up-cycle clothes you already have or start from scratch with just fabric.

Embroidery 

Embroidery is another way you could customize your clothes or other belongings or make decor. You can start with embroidery kits to easily learn the knots with most, if not all, of the materials provided. Once you learn some knots you can draw your own designs and let your creativity expand.

Scrapbooking

Making a scrapbook during the summer is not only a fun craft but it doubles as a way to keep your favorite memories documented. Scrapbooking is very personalized and can have as much customization as you desire.