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October 24, 2020Time reading
5 minutesFor many people, the holiday season is one of the best times of the year—cozy nights spent curled up around the fireplace with hot cocoa in hand as classic Christmas movies play on the TV. But, the holidays can also be a time for stress as you prepare your home for visitors and scramble to get the perfect gift for everyone in your circle. However, there are ways to slow down and remember what the season is really about. This year, try doing something different with your friends and family by working on one of these Christmas diamond painting kits. It’s an excellent way to de-stress from all the craziness of holiday planning while also doing a fun activity with the people you love.
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Although those cozy nights by the fire sound calming and romantic, after a few weeks of being stuck inside, many of us start to feel the effects of cabin fever. If you’ve never experienced it firsthand, cabin fever is an intense sensation of restlessness usually caused by feeling trapped for an extended period of time. During the winter, when the weather is cold and potentially dangerous, it’s very common to experience this, so it’s important to find other ways to distract yourself and keep your mind busy. Diamond painting is an excellent craft that you can work on over time as a way to keep yourself occupied and give you a sense of accomplishment.
Holidays are really all about our families—even if they might start to drive us a little crazy after weeks together. But, it’s important to find new ways to connect with each other and spend quality time, which is why diamond painting projects can be so fun. Each person in the family can have their own individual project to work on that reflects their interests, or you can try doing a group project and working on one canvas together. Many families like to plan a specific crafting night once a week during which everyone gets together to talk, craft and unwind.
It seems as though we’re always scrambling for just one more gift at the last minute during the holidays. This year, skip that panic trip to the store on the morning of Christmas Eve when you’re willing the store to have the desired item in stock. Plan early. Pick out a Christmas diamond painting kit that you know a friend or family member will love and take a few weeks to create the beautiful mosaic design before offering it as a gift. To make it even more special, you should frame your diamond painting so that the recipient can hang it in their home right away.
Much like cabin fever, seasonal depression is a result of a change in our routine and the inability to do particular activities that we love. Seasonal blues are also impacted by the shift in weather—darker nights, chillier temps and general lack of sunshine in most areas of the country. If you experience seasonal depression, you’re far from the only one, but there are some great ways to keep yourself busy and bring some of the holiday cheer into your home. Doing arts and crafts like diamond painting has actually been proven to increase the release of dopamine, inducing feelings of happiness. This chemical reaction in your brain actually helps to boost your confidence and, in turn, put you in a better mood.
Although the holidays should be all about relaxation and spending time with family, many of us start to feel that itch for our regular routine. It’s good to take some time for yourself and give yourself a chance to decompress from the everyday stress of work. But if you’re still in need of that sense of productivity, you can try investing in a diamond painting kit for Christmas and use it as your daily project. This will give you something to focus on and work towards. The feeling you get once you’ve completed a project is more rewarding than you can imagine—and you’ve created a masterpiece that you can display anywhere in your home.
If you have children in your home during the holidays, you’re probably looking for ways to keep them entertained while out on school break. Of course, it’s a good idea to allow children a break from their usual structure, but there are fun activities that you can do together that are also educational. For young children, working on Christmas diamond painting kits is a great way to help them with their fine motor skills. In fact, many types of arts and crafts activities can be used to teach and sharpen motor skills in children. Crafting and other artistic endeavors have been shown to improve kids’ confidence, critical thinking skills and creativity.
To the untrained crafter, it might be surprising to learn about how many mental health benefits can come from participating in an artistic hobby. But, crafting is always a way to reduce stress and anxiety because it gives your mind (and your hands) something to focus your full attention on, allowing some of those other thoughts to melt away. In fact, many people will take breaks during their work day to briefly work on an art project, allowing their brain time to refocus and return to the work task with a fresh perspective. During the holidays, we experience some other type of stress—cleaning the house, preparing for family and other guests, shopping for presents. When you’re feeling overwhelmed by it all, pull out your Christmas diamond painting kit and give yourself some time to relax.
With so many beautiful Christmas-themed designs, it seems like a no-brainer to add one of these fun, festive paintings to your holiday decor. Select the image that best fits with your home and sense of style and then be sure to order it well in advance, so that you have enough time to complete the project before Christmas rolls around. Hosting a crafting night with your friends is another good way to create your own holiday decorations while getting the ladies together for a night of fun and holiday cheer.
Get into the holiday spirit this season when you try crafting with one of our many adorable Christmas diamond painting kits. It’s the perfect way to spend time with the family, unwind from the holiday stress or make a unique gift for a friend. Shop the entire collection to find the perfect design for you—and get the whole family in on the fun!
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