How to create a craft day each week

Having a craft day is spectacular. In addition, it just takes away all the stress from the week as you relax into the rhythm of your craft making, whatever that may be.

Step one in creating a craft day

Choose a day that will be the same day each week that you will devote to craft. You want to set the same day each week so you know in your mind, if you hadn’t been able to craft during the week that you have a whole day set aside just for craft.

Step two in creating a craft day

Allocate either a half day or a full day. Time is precious and we have so much in our lives to do and prepare, sometimes a full day is not something time will allow. So make your craft day a half day and don’t stress that it’s not a full day.

Step three in creating a craft day

Doing something for yourself feels amazing but also can make you feel guilty that you aren’t prioritising everything else that needs doing. So do everything else around your craft day and then when you sit down to do craft know that everything has been actioned, so you can relax. This is your time.

Step four create a space for your craft day

If possible, make a space for your craft. This helps you get in the zone once you enter the space and know it’s your time to craft. It’s easier to just get started and you have a space dedicated to grow your craft hobbies.

I hope you enjoy your craft day each week and reply immense yourself in your art. Happy crafting!

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