Here are some pet projects that you can pick up as we head back to Phase 2 [Heightened Alert]
Being back in Phase 2 [Heightened Alert] means that we'll still be at home most of the time, but fret not as we've updated our list of hands-on activities for you to pick up while you're home!
Some of these activities might even prove useful in your daily lives. From making your own face masks to starting an indoor garden, read on for more enriching activities to embark on!
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1. Make a DIY terrarium
While most of us are working from home these days, adding a little greenery to your workspace will definitely help create a more conducive work environment due its calming properties, not to mention that it's nice to look at too!
2. Create a perfume scent
Did you know that different scents can affect your mood and also help with daily necessities like providing you with a good nights sleep! Also isn't it be cool to wear a scent that you created yourself.
3. Get yourself a wine subscription box
Learn the difference between a Shiraz and Merlot and the types of wine that goes well with different types of food! This is one skill to have, especially to show off to your friends.
4. Make your own clay jewelry
Video by: All Things Stephanie
Always selling out fast at flea markets like Public Garden and The Local People, you can now finally learn how to make your very own polymer clay jewelry. If you get really good at it, you can even make it your own side hustle!
5. Learn leather crafting
Great to send as a gift to those who are close to you to show that you care about them, especially during this time of isolation, leather goods tend to last a lifetime if properly taken care off. And it ages well too!
6. Making your own face mask
Video by: Jess Dang
With it being mandatory to have a mask on when you’re out now, it’s safe to say that face masks will soon be an essential part of our wardrobe. And who doesn't want to look good when they’re out getting groceries or collecting their takeaway.
Photo by Vera Davidov
Surgical and disposable masks should be left for our frontline and healthcare workers to use. By up-cycling our old clothes, we can stay safe and look fashionable at the same time!
7. Creating beautiful origami
Video by: Jo Nakashima
Cheap, relaxing, and beautiful when done well, the art of origami or paper folding is one form of craft where you can really appreciate the fruits of your labour! All you need is a little patience and practice to make your very own piece of art.
Video by: La Casa De Papel
And if you’ve watched Money Heist, you would know the calming properties of origami and how it can help boost your focus!
8. Building a DIY zen garden
Video by: Abigail Jane
First, it was Mcdonalds and now bubble tea, it’s truly tough times we’re living in now! Non-essential service jokes aside, with its therapeutic properties, the simple act of building your own zen garden is a great way to calm your mind during these trying times.
Photo by: eleventhour
With easily attainable materials and being a great display to have in your house when done, this is one activity that could keep you occupied for hours on end! Not to mention, being a big hit with children too.
9 Start an indoor garden
Video by: Blossom
With a single trip to the market, some containers, soil, water, and a whole lot of tender loving care, you can grow your own indoor home garden too! From spring onions to strawberries, grow your own supply of fruits and vegetables to last you till the end of the circuit breaker.
10. Throw an indoor picnic
Photo by: Geneva Vanderzeil apairandasparediy.com
Whip up a feast in the kitchen, dress up your living room, and enjoy a weekend picnic in your living room! Recreate your favourite dishes or try making some that you would not be able to enjoy for a while (we’re looking at you bubble tea).
Here are some recipes to help you along the way
Video by: Relaxing White Noise
Put on this ambient sounds from the park in the background for the full picnic treatment!
11. Learn to do nail art
Video by: Gabby Morris
This circuit breaker period is the best time for you to pick up or hone your skills at doing nail art. Even if your designs don’t turn out that well, no one besides your family would be able to see them for a while. Guys, you may want to pick this up too, impress bae when you finally get to see her with your new-found skill!
12. Practice Calligraphy
Video by: AmandaRachLee
If you’ve always envied your friends with good handwriting, this is the perfect time to work on your own, with calligraphy! This soothing and visually pleasing art form is a good way to end a long day of working from home. Not to mention calming ASMR sounds you get by using certain pens.
13. Declutter your room
Video by: Krist Soup
Does it spark Joy? Being at home more often now, you may notice that there might be a lot of things that you don’t really need in your room. Besides taking up space, it might also be affecting your productivity while you work. Take a weekend to re-organise your room and make Marie Kondo proud!
14. Paint with Bob Ross
Video by: Bob Ross
Dig up your old paint kits from art class and follow Bob Ross’s soothing voice as he teaches you the basics of painting! With 403 episodes of the timeless Joy of Painting free to watch on Youtube, you’ll be an artist by the end of circuit breaker.
Video by: Walt Disney Animation Studios
If you’ve already got the basics down, you could even try to draw and paint some of your favourite Disney characters, with some magic from Disney of course!
With Walt Disney Animation Studios having just launched a #DrawWithDisneyAnimation video series on Youtube, follow along as you recreate iconic Disney characters on paper.
15. Spend some family time together
Photo by Randy Fath
As we all lead our busy lives before the circuit breaker measures were put in place, some people hardly see their families even though they live in the same house. Use this period to bond with your family, perhaps over binging a Korean drama or playing some board games!
