64 Crafts to Do When Bored
These cool art projects to do at home will keep you occupied longer than you think.
Take control of your boredom! If you're online researching crafts to do when bored, then it's time you found an awesome project to do.
FaveCrafts has aggregated thousands of projects from all over the internet, and these are some of our favorite boredom-busting projects! What makes them our favorites?
- They're fun for just about anyone
- They're showstoppers - just look at all the colorful images below!
- Many use simple craft supplies or materials found in nature
- Many are great for everyday use
- Some are wildly unique enough we had to include them!
- Some are hugely popular with our readers, so if you haven't seen them yet we wanted to show them off here
So browse our gallery to find a project you think looks amazing. Have fun and get started with these easy crafts to do when bored!
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General Crafts to Do When Bored at Home
This is a stunning pillow craft and will be a fun new accent to your living room or master suite.
This jaw dropper is also a great opportunity to practice creating a variety of flowers from felt!
This is a cute one for the kids! Dress up ponytails with scrap felt you hopefully already have in your craft stash.
Has your tween wanted to decorate her room? It will look fabulous with this addition!
Nook in a Book DIY Succulent Planter
Many folks have mixed feelings about crafting with books, but if you're going to do it, this is a jaw dropper!
Grab that dead lightbulb out of the trash and create a surprisingly pretty little bud vase!
Stunningly Beautiful Pill Bottle Lamp
Got pill bottles? Start saving them and make this incredible recycled art piece for your living room.
Watercolor Marble Ceramic Bowl
Learn marbling techniques for painting and brighten up a plain white ceramic bowl with this tutorial.
How fun! If you have kiddos at home or visiting for the day, have them go out back to collect pine cones, and together you can whip up this bouquet afterwards.
Love the look of macrame wall hangings? This twist allows you to upcraft T-shirts for a boho effect.
This craft sure will pass the time! Learn how to make a pom pom rug using (lots of) yarn from your stash.
Here's another marbling tutorial that is simple and lovely. This one uses something you likely have in your house: nail polish!
Recycled Jeans Tin Can Planters
We have tons of ideas for repurposing denim here on FaveCrafts, and this tin can planters idea is a favorite!
This project is a stunner! If you're looking for a new piece of garden art, you can use old broken china to make a gorgeous wall planter.
It only costs a few dollars to make an Anthropologie knockoff to elevate any room of your home!
This is a cute one for the kids! A great play dough recipe with materials you may already have in your kitchen.
This amazing tutorial is way too fun to leave out! A fun little tutorial for sushi fans with a bit of scrap yarn about.
Your little princess will be obsessed with this darling flower crown! Fun for dress up or for the Renaissance faire!
Need a little inspiration for what to make next with your Legos? Try this fidget spinner DIY.
Actually Gorgeous Floral Beer Can Wreath
Pull some cans out of the recycle bin and you'll have a STUNNING new wreath for your door.
Prettiest Ever Hot Glue Flower Lights
It's incredible what you can make with hot glue! It's a fantastic adhesive but can stand on its own center stage, as it does in this fantastic tutorial.
This darling craft is a sweet centerpiece for a tea party or a lovely mantel decoration during summer.
Most Magical Spring Table Decor
Talk about WOW factor! Learn how to achieve this magical cascading flowers effect with a secret material.
This is one of those practical crafts to do when bored that will make a big difference in your closet! Pass the time and keep those clothes from falling off your hangers in the future.
Recycle some water bottles into glittery boredom busters. Bonus! This is a great item to have on hand to get potty training kids to stay seated.
This is such a classy blanket! Cozy up with pom poms with this nice tutorial.
Talk about stash busting. Dig into that drawer where you keep old technology and make it you favorite new storage
If you've always wanted to make one, this fairy garden tutorial is the perfect boredom buster!
Key Holder Perler Bead Pattern
Perler bead patterns aren't just for kids! Work up a cute new keyholder to hang near your front door.
How gorgeous are these? Kids will love learning how to make these galaxy-themed glowing mason jars.
This one is a bit more specific but also SO COOL. If you happen to collect oyster shells, or you are able to get your hands on a bunch, make the perfect coastal wall accent!
Succulent Wine Cork Planter Magnets
This is one of the most unexpected crafts to bust that wine cork stash! Turn these little planters into magnets!
How to Tie a Fabric Bow on Mason Jar
This popular video tutorial will help you elevate a mason jar decoration or gift with a charming fabric bow.
Speaking of vases, you've seen puffy paint used for T-shirts, but how about this unexpected use?
Rustic Farmhouse Coasters With Canning Rings
If you've been making mason jar crafts and you're not sure what to do with the rings and lids, you can use them to make these coasters.
Have you been meaning to get your spices more organized? Try this storage solution!
Diy Tiered Spice Rack Using Cereal Boxes
Speaking of organizing your spices, it can be so irritating digging through the cabinet to find what you need! Instead, this DIY creates a tiered stand for your spices!
Picture Frame DIY Serving Tray
Got an old picture frame? Use it to make a gorgeous, one-of-a-kind serving tray!
Cherry Blossom Tissue Paper Flower
Speaking of paper flowers, refine your skills and learn how to make tissue paper cherry blossoms.
Another denim upcycle we love is this tin can craft! The copper contrasts beautifully with the denim for your favorite new tabletop organizer.
Maybe you need an organizer for the wall instead. Use tin cans to organize cooking utensils!
Heirloom Recipes DIY Framed Wall Art
While you're in the kitchen, frame an heirloom recipe. This is a wonderful idea not only to preserve memories but for easy access!
If you're bored on a rainy day in summer, make this sunny clothespin craft.
We have a ton of tie dye tutorials here on FaveCrafts, and this hoodie is one of our favorites!
Have you ever tried string art? Get some practice in with these darling hearts.
Time to use all those wine corks you've been saving! Use them to make this lovely bulletin board.
Maybe you had a room to paint and you just couldn't decide on the colors. Use up those paint chips for a fabulous piece of mosaic wall art! Get the kids involved.
Use tin cans to make lanterns that you can use for outdoor summer parties or for indoor ambiance.
Use an empty ice cream container, paint, and faux flowers to make a new bathroom decoration!
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Dana Nield works for Prime Publishing LLC and is the editor of FaveCrafts.com. She creates and updates site content for the best possible user experience, facilitates FaveCrafts Studio LIVE virtual events, and builds the Faithfully Homemade email newsletter. Prior to working at Prime, she spent 5 years working for Michaels.
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How to Clean Hardened Paint Brushes. She has 9 years of experience with SEO, and over 14 years of experience working in the crafting industry.
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