Have you been spending a lot of time in front of the TV, and now you feel like you are wasting your time? We all have favorite shows that we do not want to miss, and you do deserve a few hours of relaxation after a long day. However, too much time in front of the television can prove detrimental to your productivity and you might end up feeling guilty for sitting there doing nothing.
Multitasking is a good solution for this, and there are lots of things you can do while you sit and watch your favorite shows. Here are some simple crafts that will not affect your ability to concentrate on the screen.
Crocheting
Crocheting is a simple craft to learn and all you need is a single hook and a yarn loop to get started. Since it involves simple and repetitive procedures, it will be easy to crochet on autopilot, while still keeping your eyes glued on the TV. You can make a variety of items such as beanies during your TV time.
Bead work
Beading is a fun and creative way to spend your TV time. Here, all you need to do is attach beads by stringing them on thread or a thin wire with a needle. Collect beads in different materials, sizes, and shapes and have fun sewing them on clothes, making jewelry, or wall hangings.
Cross stitching
Cross stitching is a craft whereby x-shaped stitches are used to form images, patterns, or pictures on clothes. Customize your favorite sweater with a phrase while watching your favorite show!
Collage making
Making a collage involves collecting a variety of materials such as old newspaper, paper bags, tissue papers, photos, or ribbons and attaching them to a background such as paper. Using photos, you can create a beautiful collage to hold your memories. Add embellishments with beads, fabric, strings, and ribbons.
Knitting
This is another craft that once you learn the basics, you can do on autopilot while watching TV. Arm yourself with a knitting needle, yarn, a crochet hook, a pair of scissors and get down to making baby blankets, scarves, gloves, and socks.
Quilting
Before your TV show starts, cut out the squares of fabric and pin them. That way, you can stitch the pieces together during the show to form a quilt.
Origami
Origami is the art of paper folding, and this will keep your hands busy while your eyes remain glued to the TV. All you need is a flat square sheet of paper and knowledge of the various origami techniques. They’re not hard to learn. An origami book can get you started, or find tutorials on the internet. Use different colored papers to create paper sculptures such as boxes, planes, stars and flowers.
These crafts are all fun once you get the hang of them, and are highly addictive. They are great ways to keep your mind engaged. In addition to saving you time, you can even make money from some of the crafts, such as bead work. The next time you sit to binge watch, make sure to keep your hands busy.
