Creative Hobby Ideas for Women
Sometimes we can all feel stuck in the mundane of everyday life. Our daily routines can make us feel unfulfilled as if we are just going through the motions every day.
If that’s how you’ve been feeling lately, consider taking up a new creative hobby (or two!) to add some excitement to your life!
A creative hobby has many benefits, it allows you to express yourself, improves your mood, and relieves stress. A creative outlet can enrich your life and fill it with positive emotions by doing the things you actually enjoy.
Pursuing a hobby is a great way to shift your focus from work or studies, take time to relax, and recharge your energy.
Below you will find a list of creative hobby ideas for women for you to try!
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1. Coloring
Coloring is no longer just for kids, many adults enjoy this calming and relaxing hobby. Spending some time coloring is a great way to unwind after a busy day.
There is a wide range of coloring books designed specifically for adults, that feature intricate mandalas, florals, quotes, famous art, you name it. There is a coloring book for everyone.
Coloring is a low-cost hobby and you don’t need many supplies to get started. It’s also a portable hobby, that you can take with you wherever you go.
Coloring essentials
To start with coloring you will need some colored pencils and coloring pages.
Useful resources
To begin, you can download free printable coloring pages for adults from Crayola’s or Faber-Castell’s official websites. Simply download the pages, and print them at home or your local print shop.
If you enjoy coloring, you might want to buy a coloring book. Here are some popular options for you to choose from:
- Adult Coloring Book: Stress Relieving Designs
- Bloom Adult Coloring Book
- Secret Garden: An Inky Treasure Hunt and Coloring Book
2. Brush Lettering
Brush lettering is the art of drawing letters.
Each letter is drawn separately using a brush pen, which allows you to apply different pressure to your strokes making them thicker or thinner, resulting in unique and beautiful messages.
You can incorporate your lettering skills into so many creative DIY projects and designs. You can make your own custom greeting cards, invitations, thank you notes, gift tags, wall art, prints, the sky is the limit!
If you enjoy writing and drawing, this is so worth giving it a try. This hobby can be very relaxing and meditative.
Brush lettering essentials
To start with brush lettering you will need a brush pen and paper.
Useful resources
To start practicing, download these free letter tracing worksheets from Tombow’s official website.
Books to read:
- The Ultimate Guide to Modern Calligraphy & Hand Lettering for Beginners
- Lettering and Modern Calligraphy: A Beginner’s Guide
- Pretty Simple Lettering
3. Scrapbooking
Scrapbooking is a creative way to document the special moments in your life.
Scrapbooking allows you to preserve your favorite memories and look back at them whenever you want, or even pass your albums to generations to come.
Unlike the traditional photo album, the scrapbooking album is very creative. It holds not only photos but also mementos, different embellishments, and personal notes. You can journal in it as well.
Craft stores offer so many scrapbooking supplies: albums, patterned paper, stamps, fabrics, ribbons, beads, etc. Digital scrapbooking tools and materials are becoming more and more popular among hobbyists.
Scrapbooking essentials
To begin, you will need to get a scrapbooking album and scrapbooking supplies of your choice, such as scrapbook paper (to design with), scissors (to cut things out), adhesives (glue or tapes, to stick whatever you choose to the album’s pages), and different embellishments (ribbons, tags, frames, beads, etc., to decorate the scrapbook).
Useful resources
Books to read:
4. Knitting
Long gone are the days, when knitting was considered a grandmother’s pastime. With modern yarns, tools, and patterns this is a very popular hobby. The knitting community is growing pretty fast!
With some practice, you can make warm and cozy things with your own hands. Think of hats, scarfs, socks, jumpers, blankets, and many more. Knits make great handmade gifts!
Knitting takes time to learn, but there are lots of books and tutorials for beginners to get you started. There are also a lot of beautiful patterns available online.
Knitting is not only fun, it actually has many health benefits. It can help you reduce stress, lower heart rate, and blood pressure. Many people find it a very meditative activity.
Another benefit is that you can knit while watching TV.
Knitting essentials
To start knitting, you will need some yarn and knitting needles.
Useful resources
Visit Ravelry.com, the largest online knitting and crochet community, for yarn information, patterns, and lots of inspiration.
Books to read:
- Vogue Knitting The Ultimate Knitting Book: Completely Revised & Updated
- Knitting Without Tears: Basic Techniques and Easy-to-Follow Directions for Garments to Fit All Sizes
- Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible: 260 Exquisite Patterns
5. Macrame
Macrame is the art of knotting string or chord into decorative items. It has been around for a long time and was especially popular in the 70′. Lately, as the Bohemian style is coming back, so does macrame.
If you enjoy the look of boho-inspired interiors, you should take up macrame.
Once you learn the basic macrame knots, you will be able to make so many beautiful projects, such as wall hangings, plant hangers, keychains, jewelry, food hammocks, etc. The more knots you learn, the more advanced things you can create.
Macrame bracelets, coasters, and placemats can make a lovely handmade gift for a friend or family member.
Macrame essentials
To start with macrame you will need some macrame cord.
Useful resources
Books to read:
6. Photography
If you are a visual person, you should delve into the world of photography. There are many different photography genres for you to try – travel, landscape, macro, street, food, portrait, flat lay, etc.
Photography as a hobby is a lot more than just snapping an occasional picture on your smartphone, it’s a whole creative vision. Photography can help you become more observant and aware of your surroundings.
Developing photography skills and learning about your camera will take your photos to the next level. You will be able to capture special memories and tell stories with your photos.
Mastering the photo editing software is another fun part of modern photography, that will allow you to experiment and unleash your creativity.
Photography essentials
You can start with your smartphone, but eventually, you will want to invest in an entry-level DSLR.
Useful resources
Books to read:
- Digital Photography Complete Course
- National Geographic Photo Basics
- The Art of Landscape Photography
Hopefully, this list has inspired you to take up a new creative hobby!
