Recently, my cousin, AKA my best friend, and I set aside a night to go crazy with crafts. At first, I was a little skeptical about giving up my Friday night to stay in and do silly arts and crafts but it turned out to be one of my favorite nights of summer.
I made a tri-fold with information on the organization I am involved in, Alpha Phi Omega. I also made something special for someone special but in case said person is reading this, I cannot spoil the surprise! My cousin made her APO Little a gift basket full of fun Big/Little decorated wine glasses, mugs, candies and more. We got so ~artsy~. Needless to say, it was amazing watching our artwork come to life. In the spirit of this magical night, I have decided to share with you some ways to have an amazing crafting night as well!
First, pick your squad.
Figure out who would be the best people with whom to craft. Is it your sorority sisters? Is it your best friend? Or, do you prefer to craft alone? There is no wrong way to go about your squad!
Second, check your bank account.
This may seem silly, but I am dead serious. I ended up spending over $80 on paint, brushes, stencils and stickers. Luckily, I’ll be getting paid back for everything used with the tri-fold, but most people are not as lucky. You will probably have to pay for all of your crafting supplies on your own so make sure you have the money! Plus, nothing ruins craft night more than waking up with a negative bank account balance the next day.
Third, wine.
Is it even a girl's night without wine? Don’t drink too much though -- you still have to be able to paint within the lines!
Fourth, remove all pets.
My nephew is an adorable Jack Russell Terrier named Duke. As cute as he is, it is not so cute when his paws are getting all over your project.
Fifth, organize your space.
Stickers on the left. Paint on the right. Newspaper down in case of messes. Nothing will make your craft night better than knowing that of your craft supplies are in order.
Sixth, have fun!
The point of crafting is to have fun and make something beautiful! So, let loose and relax! Don’t get stressed out over spilled milk (or in this case, spilled paint). I promise that if your red heart is a wee bit too small, it won’t be the end of the world. Whoever you are making it for (including yourself) will love and cherish it either way!
So, what exactly can/should you craft for? Well, summer is almost over, so craft for your dorm room/apartment. Make inspirational posters or string together pictures in a fun, cute way to hang on your wall. If it is right after rush season, do what my cousin did and make a fun basket for your future Big or Little. Is it just a normal Friday? Why not make yourself a fun pair of earrings? You deserve it after a long, relaxing summer!
There is never a wrong time to craft and there is especially never a wrong time for a girl’s crafting night. So, schedule one and have a ball. I promise you won't regret it. In the words of my cousin, “I want to apologize to all srat girls who I used to think were ridiculous for crafting so much, but now I understand so I'm sorry.”