Simple and easy! Crafts perfect for killing time
Here are some craft ideas recommended for those who suddenly have an unexpected gap in their schedule, feel at a loose end because the plan they had fell through, or are looking for something to focus on to pass the time.
Crafting has become a bit of a trend as we spend more time at home.
These days, you can buy all kinds of craft supplies at 100-yen shops, making it easy to get started.
We’ve put together simple ideas that are easy even for beginners, so if you’re new to crafting, please give them a try!
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Simple and easy! Crafts perfect for killing time (31–40)
Stylish ribbon tray
A stylish and cute ribbon tray is perfect for keeping track of tiny items that are easy to lose.
This ribbon tray is made using the bottom of a milk carton.
Decide the height, cut off everything except the bottom section, and snip the corners as well.
Then simply cover it with fabric, but since the corners will be tied with ribbons, attach ribbons to the milk carton at the corners.
The key is to glue over them once more from the top so they won’t come loose.
The bottom is softly padded with quilt batting.
Bag made with craft band
Those natural-style baskets you often see on tables or in kitchens of stylish homes can be hard to find in a design you love or the exact size you want.
If that’s the case, why not make one yourself? You might think weaving a basket sounds a bit daunting, but using trendy craft tape makes the process fun—and pretty addictive! There are lots of colors available, so try making one in your favorite shade.
A handmade basket will perfectly match Scandinavian-style interiors, and people will be amazed when they hear you made it yourself.
Hand-knitted headband
Here’s how to make a headband using finger knitting.
Even if you’ve never knitted before or find it difficult, this is easy! Plus, since it’s finger knitting, you don’t need anything besides yarn—no needles required.
You thread the yarn alternately through your fingers, then move the front strand to the back of your fingers.
After you finish one row, wrap the yarn around to the front again, then move it to the back… It’s a simple, repetitive motion.
Why not try knitting while chatting with friends? You can use not only regular yarn but also T-shirt yarn.
Spherical felt garland
How about a cute garland made of felt spheres? The method is simple, and it’s great that all you really need is a hot glue gun.
First, cut the felt into circles, fold each one in half, and glue the fold with the hot glue gun.
Next, take three of the resulting felt half-circles and glue them together along the folded edges to form a hemisphere.
Finally, sandwich the string for the garland between two hemispheres and glue them together to finish.
Enjoy choosing colors and arranging them in an order that matches the atmosphere of the space where you plan to display the garland.
paper clay craft
How about trying to make small items with paper clay? These days, a variety of clays are sold at 100-yen shops—not just paper clay but also wood-pulp clay and stone-powder clay.
Stone-powder clay becomes firm when dry, making it great for objects and sculptures, while wood-pulp clay can be carved with chisels after drying, so you can create all sorts of things.
For ornaments, you might try a lightweight paper clay.
All of them can be painted with acrylics or other paints, so they’re also suitable for making miniatures.
You can cut shapes with cookie cutters and turn them into keychains, too.
Simple and easy! Crafts perfect for killing time (41–50)
Rain Droplet Hanging Ornaments
This is a charming hanging decoration that represents raindrops.
Fold double-sided pastel paper in half twice into a triangle, then open the pocket to make a square.
Fold along the crease, and cut it into a droplet shape so that the tips of the droplet meet.
After gluing part of the opening, make a slit slightly inside the outline, and unfold it.
Attach it to a string with double-sided tape, and your hanging decoration is complete! During the rainy season, when constant rain can dampen your mood, we hope that looking at these cute decorations will help you feel a little calmer.
coaster
A coaster is one of those items that can make tea time more fun, don’t you think? The great thing is that even beginners at sewing can easily make one by hand.
Basically, you just cut your favorite fabric into squares and sew them together with a machine—of course, hand sewing works too.
You can freely customize the design, like making them round or in a patchwork style.
Just thinking about which fabrics to combine next might be enough to get you excited! They’re not only great for personal use but also make lovely small gifts, so give it a try.
