64 Crafts to Do When Bored

Upcycle an old T-shirt into a pillow case!

Learn a stunning painting technique to achieve this galaxy effect.

This is a stunning pillow craft and will be a fun new accent to your living room or master suite.

How stunning is this mug? Learn how to attach chunky glitter to a mug - it's even dishwasher safe!

This jaw dropper is also a great opportunity to practice creating a variety of flowers from felt!

This is a cute one for the kids! Dress up ponytails with scrap felt you hopefully already have in your craft stash.

Has your tween wanted to decorate her room? It will look fabulous with this addition!

Many folks have mixed feelings about crafting with books, but if you're going to do it, this is a jaw dropper!

Grab that dead lightbulb out of the trash and create a surprisingly pretty little bud vase!

Got pill bottles? Start saving them and make this incredible recycled art piece for your living room.

Add a new rug to your home and repurpose old T-shirts in the process!

Learn marbling techniques for painting and brighten up a plain white ceramic bowl with this tutorial.

How fun! If you have kiddos at home or visiting for the day, have them go out back to collect pine cones, and together you can whip up this bouquet afterwards.

Take plain pencils from drab to fab with this glittering tutorial.

Love the look of macrame wall hangings? This twist allows you to upcraft T-shirts for a boho effect.

This craft sure will pass the time! Learn how to make a pom pom rug using (lots of) yarn from your stash.

Here's another marbling tutorial that is simple and lovely. This one uses something you likely have in your house: nail polish!

Freshen up an old globe with a fresh paint job! This is one lovely design!

We have tons of ideas for repurposing denim here on FaveCrafts, and this tin can planters idea is a favorite!

This project is a stunner! If you're looking for a new piece of garden art, you can use old broken china to make a gorgeous wall planter.

This awesome tutorial works for a baby nursery or a child's room! 

It only costs a few dollars to make an Anthropologie knockoff to elevate any room of your home!

This is a cute one for the kids! A great play dough recipe with materials you may already have in your kitchen.

This amazing tutorial is way too fun to leave out! A fun little tutorial for sushi fans with a bit of scrap yarn about.

Here's another tutorial for using those pine cones you had the kids gather! Learn to paint them like flowers and add magnets for a decorative fridge.

Your little princess will be obsessed with this darling flower crown! Fun for dress up or for the Renaissance faire!

Need a little inspiration for what to make next with your Legos? Try this fidget spinner DIY.

Pull some cans out of the recycle bin and you'll have a STUNNING new wreath for your door.

It's incredible what you can make with hot glue! It's a fantastic adhesive but can stand on its own center stage, as it does in this fantastic tutorial.

This darling craft is a sweet centerpiece for a tea party or a lovely mantel decoration during summer.

These sun catchers are radiant, and so easy to make!

The name says it all! Add bright colors to your space with this gorgeous rug.

Talk about WOW factor! Learn how to achieve this magical cascading flowers effect with a secret material.

This is one of those practical crafts to do when bored that will make a big difference in your closet! Pass the time and keep those clothes from falling off your hangers in the future.

Recycle some water bottles into glittery boredom busters. Bonus! This is a great item to have on hand to get potty training kids to stay seated.

This is such a classy blanket! Cozy up with pom poms with this nice tutorial.

Talk about stash busting. Dig into that drawer where you keep old technology and make it you favorite new storage 

If you've always wanted to make one, this fairy garden tutorial is the perfect boredom buster!

Take your suncatcher crafts up a notch with this stunner.

Got clothespins? Need trivets? This tutorial has you covered!

Perler bead patterns aren't just for kids! Work up a cute new keyholder to hang near your front door.

How gorgeous are these? Kids will love learning how to make these galaxy-themed glowing mason jars.

This one is a bit more specific but also SO COOL. If you happen to collect oyster shells, or you are able to get your hands on a bunch, make the perfect coastal wall accent!

This is one of the most unexpected crafts to bust that wine cork stash! Turn these little planters into magnets!

This popular video tutorial will help you elevate a mason jar decoration or gift with a charming fabric bow.

Use curling ribbon and spray paint to make over this vase!

Speaking of vases, you've seen puffy paint used for T-shirts, but how about this unexpected use?

If you've been making mason jar crafts and you're not sure what to do with the rings and lids, you can use them to make these coasters.

Have you been meaning to get your spices more organized? Try this storage solution!

Speaking of organizing your spices, it can be so irritating digging through the cabinet to find what you need! Instead, this DIY creates a tiered stand for your spices!

Got an old picture frame? Use it to make a gorgeous, one-of-a-kind serving tray!

Dig in the recycling bin for this one! Use the most colorful junk mail to make these pretty flowers.

Speaking of paper flowers, refine your skills and learn how to make tissue paper cherry blossoms.

Another denim upcycle we love is this tin can craft! The copper contrasts beautifully with the denim for your favorite new tabletop organizer.

Maybe you need an organizer for the wall instead. Use tin cans to organize cooking utensils!

While you're in the kitchen, frame an heirloom recipe. This is a wonderful idea not only to preserve memories but for easy access!

If you're bored on a rainy day in summer, make this sunny clothespin craft.

We have a ton of tie dye tutorials here on FaveCrafts, and this hoodie is one of our favorites!

Have you ever tried string art? Get some practice in with these darling hearts.

Time to use all those wine corks you've been saving! Use them to make this lovely bulletin board.

Maybe you had a room to paint and you just couldn't decide on the colors. Use up those paint chips for a fabulous piece of mosaic wall art! Get the kids involved.

Use tin cans to make lanterns that you can use for outdoor summer parties or for indoor ambiance.

Use an empty ice cream container, paint, and faux flowers to make a new bathroom decoration!