With more than a week of MCO 3.0 left, and seemingly no direction as to whether it'll be extended or not, Malaysians should be prepared to stay at home for a little while longer. But, besides catching up on all the shows on Netflix, or gaming all day on our phones, is there really nothing else we could do at home?
The answer's a big no. Today, we'll look at some activities that you could literally spend hours and hours on and be proud of it too! Even better, they don't really cost much.
#Numbered Oil Painting | Link 1 | Link 2
Remember back in kindergarten when we had to color pictures according numbers? Well, there's an adult version of that! If you've always wanted to make art that you can call your own, but never got to learning how to draw or paint, then this one's for you. Anyone from total beginner to experienced artist will be able to follow instructions and make a masterpiece.
The great thing about numbered oil painting is that everything is usually provided, from the canvas to the paints to a finished photo for reference, even the frames and nails (varies according to sellers). This can be a perfect solo activity or something to do with your best friends and family members, since everyone can start from their own corner to complete the piece of art!
#DIY Chinese Embroidery | Link 1 | Link 2
Always wanted to experience ancient Chinese culture? Then you can't miss out on traditional Chinese embroidery. At first glance, it might look pretty hard, but these DIY packs come with all the tools and materials you might need, including the pattern already drawn on the base fabric. There's no need for guessing or measuring, just follow the lines!
With simple printed instructions included (some even provide video instructions), it's definitely possible for a total beginner to finish a bookmark or amulet then can be used or gifted as a handcrafted gift.
#Mini Lego Blocks | Link
The building blocks given here are much much smaller than the original Lego blocks and the building of the block definitely requires a lot more time and effort, but the finished product will be amazing and something you'll be proud of! The choices are also practically endless, ranging from your childhood Disney characters, to your favorite Pokémon, to your choice of anime characters!
#DIY Cross Stich Bag | Link 1 | Link 2 | Link 3
At one point, this stuff was trending on social media (especially the Mickey & Minnie design) for quite some time. The comfy looking material wrapped around a transparent round body makes for a really cute bag. Every DIY pack comes with printed instructions and enough material to complete a bag. If the seller is kind enough, you might even get colorful pellets to fill the bag with as a decoration prop!
#DIY Candle Making | Link 1 | Link 2
If you have the habit of using candles in your life, have you ever thought of making them yourselves? It's a fun activity that might seem to take a lot of effort at first, especially due to all the melting and molds and materials involved, but I promise it will be satisfying when you smell that sweet scent of your own hard work! And hey, it can be a great gift for any occasion as well.
So stop letting the days go by while you slack on your couch with those unwashed dishes and watch episode after episode of a show you don't even enjoy. Get up, and get your hands moving now with these DIY projects!
