For most crafters I know, every month is craft month.  I rarely have a day go by that I am not crafting something.  I generally have numerous projects going on at any given time and like most crafters, I have a variety of interests too.  Right now I have projects going on involving Crochet, Knitting Looms and Coloring but I also like to Sew and Scrapbook.  I have a Modge Podge project planned involving my coloring but that has yet to happen.

It doesn’t matter what craft you enjoy, just do it!  Or better yet, try something new.  Retailers use this month to promote crafting, so those craft supplies you might need are probably on sale.  Don’t think that you have to spend a lot of money on crafting though because there are plenty of things you can create that involve things that you probably have at home right now.  Make some time in your busy schedule to learn how to knit, crochet or to design something beautiful.  Even if you don’t think you are crafty, you will probably surprise yourself.

A wonderful way to get into crafting is to involve a child.  Kids love to craft and learn new things.  What a fun way to explore crafting by involving your kids.  Not sure what to do.  This article from About.com gives you lots of ideas and how to’s for crafts.  This is a pretty long list of different ways to show off your craftiness and they include how to’s and videos.

A big plus to crafting; Crafting can help those who suffer from anxiety, depression or chronic pain, experts say. It may also ease stress, increase happiness and protect the brain from damage caused by aging.  This fact is what keeps me crafting.  After a stressful day, it is great to be able to come home and loose myself in crochet or coloring.  In my busy 9-5 job, we even color on our lunch hour.  It helps to refocus your brain after staring at a computer all morning.

Whatever you choose or how you do it, just enjoy crafting.  Use National Craft Month as a starting point and keep going………….