Crafting is big business. The global arts & crafts materials market was valued at $20.96 billion in 2022. And is expected to grow to $30.89 billion by 2030. More than three-quarters of American households have at least one crafty family member who spends an average of 7.5 hours weekly on their hobby. It’s a similar situation in Britain, where around 20% of the population indulge in crafting.
But it turns out there’s more benefit to crafting than just beating boredom - or boosting the economy. Brand new research shows that those who engage in arts and crafts hobbies like knitting, crocheting, painting, and other fun things are actually happier, more positive and more satisfied with their lives.
If you're looking for inspiration for your next project, you might just find it on the CraftyFun Instagram page. It has over 342 thousand followers, all getting their daily crafting fix from thousands of posts. Keep scrolling for our personal favorites. And don't miss the chat Bored Panda had with expert crafter Dr. Sarah Hegge. The creative brains behind thecraftblogger.com
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