14 Craft Projects that Practice Mindfulness

Bargello is a type of vintage needlepoint which works with one stitch throughout. Learning how to master the stitch is sure to occupy your focus as you create a colourful patterned cushion cover! This is the perfect project for anyone new to Bargello to try, helping you get to grips with the stitch as you create beautiful home décor.

This colour-popping punch needle project is a wonderful way to relax, unwind and create. The repetition of punch needle embroidery means that you'll be able to embrace a calming, meditative approach to crafting. Enjoy the colours and textures of this easy beginner's project.

Transform your space with beautiful, boho decoration handmade by you. Macrame is a fantastic way to enjoy a meditative, mindful approach to crafting, with simple knot techniques that anyone can master.

Learn the basic knots and unwind with this calming project, perfect for transforming your home into a relaxing, creative place.

Stitch the stress away with a relaxing embroidery project that will help you spread a little love to someone special in your life. Hand embroidery is a wonderful way to focus the mind and de-stress, while letting your creative side take hold.

The embroidery heart designs are a fantastic project for you to enjoy and your completed embroidery hoops will make a lovely, heartfelt gift for a birthday, anniversary or Valentine's Day.

Master basic knots and enjoy the satisfying feeling of discovering a new craft! Macrame is making a big comeback thanks to its simple techniques and chic look, so it's a great way of refreshing home décor while you embrace calming techniques that capture your focus.

The projects included are designed for beginners to help you get started.

Bargello is a tapestry method which dates back hundreds of years, featuring a technique of using straight stitches to create striking, geometric patterns. With its huge comeback in its 70s, this craft captures a chic, vintage vibe that is perfect for throwback style.

Enjoy bright colours and intricate patterns, perfect for sparking your creativity and allowing you a moment of mindfulness as you find your rhythm with it.

Paint your way to a calming scene that will transport you to a relaxing place. This simple tutorial helps you master wet-on-wet watercolour, showing you how to beautifully blend colours to create spectacular details.

Watercolours are a bright and fluid medium that are perfect for capturing light and landscapes. Recreate the beautiful scene featured, or let it inspire you to paint a tranquil sunset of your own.

The best thing about tie-dye is the lack of control! Let go and create incredible, colourful designs that are completely unique every single time. This is a great way to refresh your home décor, customise your clothes or add a pop of colour to accessories. No stress, just embrace the chaos!

Embroidery is a wonderful way to personalise your textiles and create beautiful designs one stitch at a time. With these 10 patterns, discover great ways to update your clothing, accessories and home décor with contemporary motifs that you'll love stitching.

Many of these designs are inspired by the world of nature, with floral and folky imagery, perfect for personal touches that capture a relaxing, natural vibe.

Embracing nature is always good when we're feeling stressed. With this nature frame, find a great excuse to go for walks outdoors so that you can forage for your craft materials. You'll also love piecing together the frame on a relaxing, quiet afternoon.

This is a great way to mark the seasons as they change.

Brush lettering is the perfect craft for stealing all your focus! Once you start, you won't want to stop. Enjoy a contemporary twist on calligraphy and discover great ways to turn it into special wall art that's personalised to suit you and your home.

The best part is you can choose inspiring quotes or messages to write in your brush lettering style – providing some encouragement whenever it's needed!

Enjoy the relaxing, creative fun of colouring with seven new illustrations that are ready to be transformed. Perfect for practicing mindfulness, these colouring downloads can be printed off and coloured in with pens and pencils.

If you're new to hand lettering, follow this simple guide to get started. It'll help you personalise every project – from handmade gifts to home décor pieces. Use POSCA pens to follow along with this wonderful project and you'll soon find yourself practicing for hours to perfect your technique!

It's a great way to ignore the stresses of the day and simply relax and create.

Create this beautiful spring-inspired floral weave wall hanging to beat away those winter blues! Weaving on a loom is a lovely way to use up leftover yarn and gives you beautiful décor pieces to brighten up your home.

While away your evenings with this wonderful, relaxing craft and find inspiration from your favourite flowers!