Sometimes, it is almost impossible to book a decent restaurant or even to bring your loved ones out for a date. So, what are some things that you and your partner do, when everything is fully booked? Well, thankfully actions speak louder than words so why not this year, you could start on a simple DIY craft activity together? Here is a list of simple (and adorable) DIY crafts that you and your partner can do together!
Glass Painting
Sure, you may have probably seen the usual painting on canvas but have you ever managed to try it out on glass? The best thing about painting on glass is that their surface is much smoother compared to canvas and due to their material, they would be able to reflect the colours more accurately, ultimately making it more vibrant. On top of that, if you ever mess up, it’s easier to rectify your mistakes because ultimately, you’ll only need to view it from the other side (not the side you painted). So, your end result would turn out amazing no matter the mistakes but it’s art, so are there any mistakes to begin with?
Materials: Paintbrushes, acrylic paint and glass from here.
Scrapbooking
Remember how we all bawled in the movie Up when Carl looked through the scrapbook that Elle left for him? The scene replaying in my head is enough to make me teary and that is the exact point I’m driving towards — scrapbooking is extremely sentimental! Though making TikToks for your partner is probably the new romance, scrapbooking helps you to walk down memory lane. Other than including the pictures and little notes on the pages, you can also include little fragments such as flower petals and receipts to further remind you of these occasions. Essentially, scrapbooking is not supposed to be a flat book, it needs creases and volume so you can feel that you’ve been transported back to these times.
Materials: Scrapbook, stickers, pens and papers from here.
Iron-on Hoodie Patches
We’ve all seen the cringey Queen and King couple t-shirts and though some of them may be cute, it still sucks to think that other people may have purchased them making the authenticity dip a bit lower. So, why not take your matching outfits to another (cuter) level by ironing on some adorable patches onto a plain hoodie or any article of clothing. Reminder, the iron on matches need preferably a smooth cotton surface. With this, you both would definitely be the only ones wearing it. You get the freedom to decide the patches you want and what position you want it to be on. Your creativity is limitless!
Materials: Plain cotton hoodie and iron-on patches from here.
Matching Crocs
Crocs aren’t the most aesthetically pleasing but one thing for certain — they are extremely comfy. With the sudden surge in popularity, Crocs and their adorable jibbitz have caught our attention and feel that they are worth mentioning in the article. Though they are considered pricier than other DIY activities in the list, the one guarantee is that Crocs are extremely durable and long lasting so this will definitely match your money’s worth.
Materials: Crocs and jibbitz charms from here.
Embroidery on Canvas
This is not as difficult as you think and the outcome is definitely Instaworthy. Additionally, if this is something that you enjoy doing and intend to pursue with it, it is definitely a useful skill to have as well. On top of that, this activity is very portable. So, if you’re looking for a peaceful and recreational activity when you’re out in public, you can easily whip out your embroidery kit and sew anything you like!
Materials: Needle, thread and canvas from here.
