15 Fun and Creative At-Home Hobbies You Can Start Right Now

The best part about journaling is that it can mean so many different things. From bullet journaling to writing prompts to journaling about your day to writing poems, your journal can be completely customised to fit your personality and style. And definitely don't be shy about using all the colourful pens and cute journals out there!

Buying new furniture can come at a lofty cost, so instead of getting a new bookshelf or table, restore an old one! If you're looking for a piece you don't already own, try thrift shopping or garage-sale hunting. Sand it down, stain or paint it, and ta-da! You've got a brand new piece of furniture.

Not only is your writing game about to go up several notches, but your friends will be jealous of how amazing your homemade cards look come next holiday season. Calligraphy also complements other at-home hobbies, like painting. There are tons of great online classes and tutorials for calligraphy, and it's superrelaxing.

Embroidery is an at-home hobby that'll tap into your creative side. You can either purchase kits with stitch outlines or you can make one completely from scratch. With so many designs and yarn colours, you'll be set for a long time.

Although most pictures are stored online these days, there's nothing stopping you from printing a few out and turning it into a scrapbook. Scrapbooks are great for holiday or school memories, weddings, births, etc. They also make a great sentimental gift!

While brewing your own beer might not be the easiest at-home hobby on this list, it is one of the more brain stimulating and rewarding options. Your home will quickly become your new favourite hangout to enjoy an ice-cold beer.

If you're like me, knitting was always that activity your grandma tried teaching you when you were younger, but at that age all you cared about was playing outside. But there are so many great garments you can make like gloves, scarves, beanies, and even blankets! Plus, they make a great gift when holidays and birthdays roll around.

Did you enjoy learning a new language in school or while you travelled abroad? Brush up on your vocabulary and verb tenses or use learning a new language as a motivator for your next trip.

It's never too late to learn how to play an instrument, and with the help of online tutorial videos, it's never been easier. This could be your new party trick or even better, maybe you'll join a community band.

Gardening is a great at-home hobby for green thumbs. Whether it's flowers, fruit trees, vegetable trees, or bushes, go get your hands dirty! You'll feel rewarded when you see buds blossoming.

For beginners, paint-by-number kits are a helpful activity to ease you into painting. Or if you're more advanced, try painting objects in your house, popular landmarks, or family members.