Five Adult Art And Craft Projects For A Therapeutic Rainy Day When we think of arts and crafts, too often we believe these projects are just for kids. While these are great activities for kids, where's the rule that says adults can't have adult art and craft projects that give us a little time out to discover fun activities and act like kids ourselves? Adults lose some of their innocence along the way, as they hurry through life, fulfilling all of their responsibilities and obligations to the extent that they no longer are able to enjoy the wonders of creating something new. Here we offer five adult art and craft projects that infuse you with a bit of child like fun, reorienting yourself with a bit of therapeutic, good old plain fun. 1.Acrylic paints are a very forgiving medium. They dry quickly and can be worked and reworked until you're pleased with what you see. All you need is a piece of hardboard, a selection of acrylic paints and a few brushes of different shapes and sizes. You'll be amazed at what you'll learn about mixing colors and creating effects. This is a highly therapeutic adult art and craft project, getting your creativity flowing and your imagination absorbed. Try starting with an abstract design if you don't feel like you have much talent. You'll find that you do! 2.Try your hand at watercolors. Some people find watercolors to be a difficult medium, while others take to it like a duck to water. What have you got to lose? Invest in a decent quality of watercolor paints and a pad of watercolor paper. Go to the library and check out a book on the subject, as well as a book of famous watercolors to learn what types of strokes and techniques create these fascinating effects. 3.Have you ever admired portrait paintings, but never felt this was something you could do? This is a great adult art and craft project that may get you hooked once you see the results you created. Again, get a basic book of portrait painting techniques and give it a shot. Work from a photo of a family member. Consider collage techniques for a more abstract, but easily recognizable portrait. 4.On a more crafty note, wall hangings make delightful art work for your home. Start with an old pillowcase as your backing. An 18 x 24 inch size is a good dimension to begin this adult art and craft project that everyone can admire on a daily basis. Get fat quarters from the fabric shop and make a picture. You don't need to be an accomplished artist to make a magnificent wall hanging. Lay out little swatches of fabric across your pillowcase backing, moving them around until you find a combination and balance of patterns and colors that pleases your eye. Cut your shapes and use iron-on backing to adhere the shapes to the backing. With the sewing machine, use some decorative stitches to fix the raw edges in place. 5.Surely you've admired some of the seasonal wreaths hanging on the front door or in the kitchen of your neighbor's house. Wreaths are not just for the holidays. Visit a craft shop for wreath forms in a variety of materials and decorative figures, dried flowers and items appropriate to the season. Beyond this, all you need is a glue gun and glue sticks. Beautiful! Charming! If you feel too self-conscious to be doing any of these adult art and craft projects with an audience of family members, do it 'on the sly' when everyone's out and about. When you've got something to share, just wait for the applause. These projects are great confidence builders and get some of the kid back in the present! Summary There is nothing better than a rainy dreary day to get creative juices flowing and make people want to start a project at home. Painting with acrylic paint or watercolor provides the chance to make something beautiful, needlepoint, or just relaxing with a new knitting project in a comfy chair makes for a wonderful day despite the weather. Related Articles Craft Kits Fun Stuff To Make Ideas From Craft Supply Catalogs Related Sites