365 Days of Crafting Fun

The Joy of Crafting and Creativity

I am at my happiest when I am crafting. It helps me relax and gives me a creative outlet at the same time. Also, I am never caught short when it comes to making up a gift quickly.

I just make sure that I always have glue sticks for my hot glue gun, loads of different fabrics, yarn, etc. and I am ready to go.

However, I often get crafter's block. I'll look at my stash and have no idea where to start. I'm sure many artists, crafters, and writers face the same dilemma, so I've created this massive list of prompts.

I'll list 52 prompts for each section. That way, you have a new one to look at once a week. If you have the time, you can whizz through one a day.

Sketching Starts With a Single Line and Ends with Something Awesome

52 Daily Painting Prompts

Get started with these 50 painting prompts. Do one a day, or one a week so that they last throughout the year.

1. A sunset over a peaceful lake
2. A scene at a local fair or carnival
3. Your take on a famous painting
4. A bustling city street at night
5. A still life arrangement of fruits and vegetables
6. A portrait of a loved one
7. A seascape with crashing waves
8. A forest landscape with a winding path
9. A close-up of a flower in bloom
10. A mountainous landscape with a cabin
11. A cityscape with a bridge and river
12. A group of animals gathered around a watering hole
13. A self-portrait
14. A garden with a variety of colorful flowers
15. A landscape with a rainbow
16. A rural scene with a red barn and silo
17. A serene waterfall in the woods
18. A snowy winter landscape
19. A beach scene with umbrellas and beachgoers
20. A city skyline at dusk
21. A street artist at work
22. A still life of a vase with flowers
23. A desert landscape with cacti
24. A sunset over a city skyline
25. A forest with a stream running through it
26. A close-up of a horse's face
27. A lighthouse on a rocky coastline
28. A field of sunflowers
29. A group of children playing in the park
30. A portrait of a pet
31. A beautiful garden with a pond
32. A sunset over a mountain range
33. A cityscape with a landmark building
34. A close-up of a butterfly
35. A landscape with a rainbow over a waterfall
36. A still life of a bowl of lemons
37. A snowy cabin in the woods
38. A beach scene with palm trees and crystal clear water
39. A rural scene with a windmill
40. A sunset over a lake with a dock
41. A cityscape with a bustling street market
42. A forest landscape with a large tree
43. A close-up of a tulip
44. A landscape with a rainbow over a forest
45. A still life of a cup of coffee
46. A snowy landscape with a sledding hill
47. A beach scene with a pier and boats
48. A cityscape with a river and boats
49. A forest with a clearing and a log cabin
50. A close-up of a cat's face
51. A landscape with a rainbow over a field of flowers
52. A still life of a book and glasses.

52 Writing Prompts to Banish Writer's Block

1. Write a story about a person who discovers they have the ability to time travel
2. Write a poem about the beauty of nature
3. Write a descriptive essay about your favorite place
4. Write a fictional account of a historical event
5. Write a personal essay about a difficult decision you had to make
6. Write a script for a short film about a person who overcomes their fears
7. Write a story about a person who is stranded on a deserted island
8. Write a descriptive paragraph about your hometown
9. Write a letter to your future self
10. Write a story about a person who discovers a hidden talent
11. Write a short story about a person who is haunted by their past
12. Write a descriptive essay about your first day of school
13. Write a story about a person who becomes a superhero
14. Write a personal narrative about a memorable vacation
15. Write a script for a play about a person who learns the true meaning of friendship
16. Write a story about a person who finds a lost treasure
17. Write a descriptive paragraph about a magical forest
18. Write a letter to a famous person you admire
19. Write a story about a person who has to make a difficult choice between two paths
20. Write a short story about a person who discovers a hidden world
21. Write a descriptive essay about your favorite meal
22. Write a story about a person who overcomes a physical disability
23. Write a script for a TV show about a group of friends who solve mysteries
24. Write a personal essay about a person who has had a significant impact on your life
25. Write a story about a person who is given a second chance
26. Write a descriptive paragraph about a bustling city
27. Write a letter to a government official about an issue you care about
28. Write a story about a person who has to overcome prejudice
29. Write a short story about a person who discovers a secret about their family
30. Write a descriptive essay about your favorite book
31. Write a story about a person who has to make a sacrifice for the greater good
32. Write a script for a movie about a person who has to save the world
33. Write a personal narrative about a difficult challenge you faced and overcame
34. Write a story about a person who becomes stranded in space
35. Write a descriptive paragraph about a calm and peaceful beach
36. Write a letter to your favorite author
37. Write a story about a person who has to choose between their dreams and their responsibilities
38. Write a short story about a person who discovers they have magical powers
39. Write a descriptive essay about your favorite memory
40. Write a story about a person who has to navigate a post-apocalyptic world
41. Write a script for a comedy about a person who gets mistaken for someone else
42. Write a personal essay about a time when you faced discrimination
43. Write a story about a person who has to choose between their love and their duty
44. Write a descriptive paragraph about a snowy winter day
45. Write a letter to your future children
46. Write a story about a person who has to save their loved one from a dangerous situation
47. Write a short story about a person who discovers a portal to another dimension
48. Write a descriptive essay about your favorite place to relax
49. Write a story about a person who has to face their worst fear
50. Write a script for a drama about a person who has to confront their past
51. Write a personal narrative about a turning point in your life
52. Write a story about a person who has to choose between their heart and their head

Your Favorite Crafts

What Are You Going to Create Today?

52 General Craft Prompts to Beat Crafter's Block

1. Create a homemade birdhouse
2. Design and sew a piece of clothing
3. Make a scrapbook of your summer vacation
4. Build a wooden box for storage
5. Knit a scarf or hat
6. Paint a landscape or still life on canvas
7. Create a terrarium
8. Decoupage a picture frame
9. Craft a mobile for a baby's nursery
10. Make a set of coasters from tile samples
11. Build a wooden toy for a child
12. Create a memory quilt from old clothing
13. Design and make your own jewelry
14. Paint a room in your house
15. Build a model boat or airplane
16. Create a wreath for a holiday or season
17. Make a candle using beeswax
18. Build a bird feeder
19. Design and make a card for a special occasion
20. Create a photo album
21. Build a piece of furniture
22. Sew a stuffed animal
23. Create a piece of pottery on a wheel
24. Make a batch of homemade soap
25. Build a garden trellis
26. Knit a blanket
27. Paint a portrait of a loved one
28. Create a terrarium
29. Decoupage a set of wooden boxes
30. Build a wooden puzzle
31. Make a batch of homemade candles
32. Create a scrapbook of a special event
33. Build a bookshelf
34. Sew a piece of home decor
35. Create a piece of glass art
36. Make a batch of homemade lotion
37. Build a wooden birdhouse
38. Design and make a piece of stationery
39. Create a photo collage
40. Build a wooden toy
41. Make a batch of homemade cleaning products
42. Sew a piece of clothing
43. Create a piece of sculpture
44. Build a piece of outdoor furniture
45. Make a batch of homemade jam or jelly
46. Paint a mural
47. Create a terrarium
48. Decoupage a piece of furniture
49. Build a wooden planter
50. Make a batch of homemade laundry detergent
51. Create a scrapbook of a family member or pet
52. Build a wooden game or puzzle

52 Polymer Clay Crafting Prompts

1. Customized jewelry making
2. Sculpting miniature figurines
3. Making Christmas ornaments
4. Customized keychains
5. Creating personalized magnets
6. Designing custom phone cases
7. Crafting miniature food replicas
8. Making DIY bookmarks
9. Designing your own pins and buttons
10. Creating 3D puzzle pieces
11. Sculpting your own dice for gaming
12. Making custom game pieces
13. Creating personalized name tags
14. Designing custom luggage tags
15. Crafting unique cufflinks
16. Making your own tie clip
17. Creating custom bookends
18. Designing your own paperweights
19. Crafting miniature terrariums
20. Making personalized cake toppers
21. Designing your own candle holders
22. Creating custom picture frames
23. Sculpting your own garden decorations
24. Making DIY book covers
25. Designing your own coasters
26. Crafting custom napkin rings
27. Making personalized Christmas tree decorations
28. Creating your own Christmas tree ornaments
29. Sculpting your own Christmas tree topper
30. Designing your own Christmas tree garland
31. Crafting unique Christmas tree lights
32. Making your own Christmas tree stand
33. Creating custom Christmas tree skirts
34. Sculpting your own Hanukkah decorations
35. Making DIY Kwanzaa decorations
36. Designing your own Easter decorations
37. Crafting custom Halloween decorations
38. Making personalized Thanksgiving decorations
39. Creating your own Valentine's Day decorations
40. Sculpting your own New Year's Eve decorations
41. Making DIY Mother's Day gifts
42. Designing your own Father's Day gifts
43. Crafting custom birthday gifts
44. Making personalized wedding favors
45. Creating your own baby shower favors
46. Sculpting your own graduation gifts
47. Making DIY anniversary gifts
48. Designing your own retirement gifts
49. Crafting custom Christmas gifts
50. Making personalized Hanukkah gifts
51. Creating your own Kwanzaa gifts
52. Sculpting your own Easter gifts

52 Sketching Prompts

Here are 52 sketching prompts to inspire your artistic creativity:

1. A cityscape at sunset
2. A portrait of a loved one
3. A still life of a vase of flowers
4. A landscape of a mountain range
5. A sketch of a favorite animal
6. A drawing of a historic building
7. A sketch of a person lost in thought
8. A drawing of a bicycle
9. A still life of a cup of coffee
10. A sketch of a tree in winter
11. A portrait of a child
12. A cityscape at night
13. A landscape of a beach
14. A sketch of a favorite pet
15. A drawing of a famous landmark
16. A still life of a bowl of fruit
17. A sketch of a person reading
18. A drawing of a car
19. A sketch of a tree in spring
20. A portrait of an older person
21. A cityscape during the day
22. A landscape of a lake
23. A sketch of a bird in flight
24. A drawing of a castle
25. A still life of a bottle of wine
26. A sketch of a person playing an instrument
27. A drawing of a boat
28. A sketch of a tree in summer
29. A portrait of a teenager
30. A cityscape at dawn
31. A landscape of a forest
32. A sketch of a butterfly
33. A drawing of a temple
34. A still life of a book
35. A sketch of a person exercising
36. A drawing of a train
37. A sketch of a tree in fall
38. A portrait of a baby
39. A cityscape during a storm
40. A landscape of a desert
41. A sketch of a lion
42. A drawing of a cathedral
43. A still life of a candle
44. A sketch of a person cooking
45. A drawing of a truck
46. A sketch of a tree with a swing
47. A portrait of a couple
48. A cityscape with reflections
49. A landscape of a field
50. A sketch of a fish
51. A drawing of a lighthouse
52. A still life of a clock

What Do You Have in the Home to Upcycle?

52 Upcycling Ideas

1. Transform an old suitcase into a coffee table
2. Convert an old window into a picture frame
3. Create a candle holder out of an old wine bottle
4. Make a tote bag out of an old pair of jeans
5. Turn an old umbrella into a chandelier
6. Make a bulletin board out of a cookie sheet
7. Create a garden trellis out of old bicycle wheels
8. Turn an old sweater into a pillow cover
9. Make a lamp out of a vase and a light bulb
10. Repurpose an old ladder into a blanket rack
11. Create a photo album out of an old book
12. Turn an old dresser into a kitchen island
13. Make a bird feeder out of a recycled soda bottle
14. Create a clock out of an old vinyl record
15. Transform an old window into a mirror
16. Make a planter out of a recycled coffee can
17. Create a terrarium out of a light bulb
18. Turn an old t-shirt into a scarf
19. Make a purse out of an old sweater
20. Repurpose an old ladder into a plant stand
21. Create a picture frame out of a fork and spoon
22. Turn an old dresser into a bench
23. Make a birdhouse out of an old shoe
24. Create a lamp out of a bottle and a light bulb
25. Transform an old window into a headboard
26. Make a planter out of a recycled tin can
27. Create a terrarium out of a mason jar
28. Turn an old t-shirt into a tote bag
29. Make a purse out of an old scarf
30. Repurpose an old ladder into a towel rack
31. Create a picture frame out of buttons
32. Turn an old dresser into a bar
33. Make a birdhouse out of an old teapot
34. Create a lamp out of a jug and a light bulb
35. Transform an old window into a room divider
36. Make a planter out of a recycled plastic bottle
37. Create a terrarium out of a glass jar
38. Turn an old t-shirt into a skirt
39. Make a purse out of an old belt
40. Repurpose an old ladder into a pot rack
41. Create a picture frame out of shells
42. Turn an old dresser into a vanity
43. Make a birdhouse out of an old boot
44. Create a lamp out of a jug and a light bulb
45. Transform an old window into a greenhouse
46. Make a planter out of a recycled wine bottle
47. Turn an old ladder into a bookshelf
48. Repurpose an old dresser into a TV stand
49. Create a planter out of a recycled tire
50. Make a birdhouse out of an old lightbulb
51. Create a terrarium out of a fish tank
52. Use old t-shirts to make a quilt

These are just a few examples, but there are countless possibilities when it comes to upcycling. Be creative and think outside the box!

Get Your Sewing Needle and Thread Out, You Have Some Projects to Do

52 Sewing Prompts

1. Pillow cover
2. Tote bag
3. Scarf
4. Apron
5. Quilt
6. Curtain
7. Table runner
8. Tablecloth
9. Napkins
10. Placemats
11. Table topper
12. Potholder
13. Hot pad
14. Oven mitt
15. Kitchen towel
16. Dishcloth
17. Shower curtain
18. Bathmat
19. Hand towel
20. Facecloth
21. Washcloth
22. Blanket
23. Comforter
24. Duvet cover
25. Sheet
26. Pillowcase
27. Cushion cover
28. Bean bag chair
29. Throw pillow
30. Seat cushion
31. Window valance
32. Roman shade
33. Balloon shade
34. Roller shade
35. Lampshade
36. Slipcover
37. Cover for a recliner or wingback chair
38. Cover for a sofa
39. Cover for a loveseat
40. Cover for a dining room chair
41. Cover for a rocking chair
42. Cover for a bar stool
43. Cover for a pouf or footstool
44. Cover for a storage ottoman
45. Cover for a pet bed
46. Cover for a baby crib
47. Cover for a baby stroller
48. Cover for a baby car seat
49. Cover for a nursing pillow
50. Cover for a rocking chair cushion
51. Cover for a high chair
52. Cover for a booster seat

Journal for Joy or to Express Your Feelings

52 Journaling Prompts

1. Write about a time when you felt truly content
2. What do you think is the most important thing in life? Why?
3. Write a letter to your younger self
4. Describe a place that brings you peace and tranquility
5. Write about a person who has had a significant impact on your life
6. Write about a dream you had that you can't forget
7. Describe a day that was the happiest of your life
8. Write about a time when you felt truly proud of yourself
9. Describe a moment when you felt truly alive
10. Write about a time when you had to make a difficult decision
11. Describe a person who you admire and why
12. Write about a time when you felt truly grateful
13. Describe a place that holds special memories for you
14. Write about a time when you felt truly free
15. Describe a person who makes you feel safe
16. Write about a time when you felt truly loved
17. Describe a moment when you felt truly understood
18. Write about a fear you have overcome
19. Describe a person who has been a role model for you
20. Write about a time when you felt truly happy
21. Describe a place you have always wanted to visit
22. Write about a person who has changed your life for the better
23. Describe a moment when you felt truly empowered
24. Write about a time when you felt truly challenged
25. Describe a person who has been a support system for you
26. Write about a time when you felt truly proud of someone else
27. Describe a place that makes you feel nostalgic
28. Write about a time when you felt truly connected to someone
29. Describe a moment when you felt truly in tune with nature
30. Write about a time when you felt truly in control
31. Describe a person who has taught you an important lesson
32. Write about a time when you felt truly content with yourself
33. Describe a place that makes you feel rejuvenated
34. Write about a person who has made you laugh uncontrollably
35. Describe a moment when you felt truly at peace
36. Write about a time when you felt truly fulfilled
37. Describe a person who inspires you
38. Write about a time when you felt truly appreciated
39. Describe a place that makes you feel alive
40. Write about a person who has helped you through a difficult time
41. Describe a moment when you felt truly at home
42. Write about a time when you felt truly understood
43. Describe a person who has been a constant in your life
44. Write about a time when you felt truly in love
45. Describe a place that makes you feel nostalgic
46. Write about a person who has made a difference in the world
47. Describe a moment when you felt truly proud of your culture
48. Write about a time when you felt truly proud of your family
49. Describe a person who has been a mentor to you
50. Write about a time when you felt truly happy for someone else
51. Describe a place that makes you feel hopeful
52. Write about a time when you felt truly proud to be yourself

This content is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge and is not meant to substitute for formal and individualized advice from a qualified professional.

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