How Crafting Helped Me Switch Off After Burnout
I didn’t set out to become a craft kit designer.
Like many of us, I was just trying to juggle life — work, responsibilities, the constant ping of notifications, and never-ending to-do lists. Somewhere along the way, I burned out. The kind of burnout that doesn’t feel like fire… it feels like fog. You’re exhausted, uninspired, and nothing fills your cup anymore.
What pulled me out of that fog wasn’t a big holiday or a grand solution — it was something surprisingly simple: a paintbrush, a bit of wood, and a quiet hour to myself.
🎨 Finding Calm in Creativity
I’ve always been a creative person, but I’d forgotten how powerful hands-on making could be. The first time I sat down with one of my early designs — no phone, no pressure, just paint — something shifted.
It was the first time in ages that my brain slowed down, so much so that even my apple watch thought I was sleeping.
Crafting became my personal self-care ritual. I’d light a candle, pop on some music or a podcast, and paint quietly. No rules, no judgment, just the joy of creating something beautiful. It wasn’t about being “good” at it — it was about giving my mind something gentle to focus on.
💗 Crafting as Self-Care
What I learned is that creative hobbies can be incredibly therapeutic. In fact, there’s a growing movement of anxiety relief crafts and calming kits for adults designed specifically to help with stress, overthinking, and even burnout recovery.
Crafting gives your hands something to do, your mind something soothing to focus on, and your heart a little burst of joy when you see what you’ve created.
🌸 My Go-To Relaxing Craft Kit
One of my new favourites (and yours too, judging by your feedback!) is the Floral Vase & Frame Craft Kit.
It’s a gentle, beginner-friendly DIY project that gives you:
- A beautiful floral arrangement to paint in your own colours
- A sweet wooden frame you can personalise with a photo
- My homemade shimmer watercolours and glaze (because crafting should sparkle ✨)
- And that peaceful, screen-free time that your brain desperately needs
It’s not just a pretty project — it’s a creative hobby for self-care, and I honestly believe it helps people the way it helped me.
💬 Ready to Try Crafting as a Way to Switch Off?
You don’t need to be an “artist.” You don’t need fancy tools. You just need a quiet moment, a craft kit you’re excited about, and the permission to create without pressure.
Give it a go — and if you ever need someone cheering you on or sharing paint tips, I’m always just a message away.
👉 Browse All Craft Kits for Relaxation
Sending you all the calm and colour,
Much Love
Dee x
