TOP TEN REASONS WHY DIY
Ever walk through an arts and crafts fair and think to
yourself “I could do that too!” One local Crafter was overheard saying “You
could but would you?” The 90210 acronym DIY stands for Do-It-Yourself. The professional definition of DIY is the method of building, modifying, or
repairing something without the aid of experts or professionals. But then
brings us to the question of why DIY? Here are the top ten reasons why people
DIY:
1.
To enjoy a sense of accomplishment
and the satisfaction of creating something useful and beautiful. To many
crafters, this is a big motivation! Imagine creating something with your own
hands practically out of nothing. And adding to this is having other people
appreciate it too. I would say this is a big reason.
2.
To learn a new skill and keep
your mind engaged. Imagine being a stay at home mom or anyone with some time to
spare, DIY can be productive and useful!
3.
To be challenged to figure out
how things work. For all you inquisitive minds out there, this one’s for you.
4.
To reduce your environmental
footprint. Some Crafters upcycle, this means repurposing items to make new
ones. Also, Ecofriendly is a trending term for crafters.
5.
To create one-of-a-kind items.
Another acronym floating around the DIY scene is OOAK for One of a kind. These
are unique items that make unique gifts or simply wonderful to own.
6.
To make gifts that show you
care. Nothing says special than receiving a gift made by some especially for
you. It means that that special someone carved out their own time to do this
for you.
7.
To share something meaningful
to you. DIY a special project and sharing it with someone, let alone have them
appreciate it, is pretty awesome.
8.
To personalize and customize
projects. To have something created just for you brings such a wonderful
feeling, and we all need to stand out in this “one size fits all” world.
9.
To minimize cost.In this day
and age amidst the economic recession, it is a good idea to turn to DIY to
bridge finances.
10.
To have fun. Let your inner
creativity shine! Go you!
I encourage each and everyone to try DIY projects, it
doesn’t have to be perfect, remember mistakes can be beautiful. You can find ideas on DIY on Pinterest.
Enjoy!
All of these are reasons why I started making children's clothes! This list is so true, I come from a long line of DIYers.
ReplyDeleteso true Ashley! like they say, “If you want a thing done well, do it yourself.”=)
DeleteThese are ALL great reasons. =0)
ReplyDeleteAwesome post!
yup, for me, DIY is a source of therapy on top of it all.... a way to decompress and escape in my own world =)
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