Playfully Ever After Blog — Mental Health

There is something satisfying about sitting down with a pile of craft supplies and turning them into something completely new. Maybe you're sewing a colorful felt garland, creating decorations with your children, designing a classroom activity, or simply experimenting with felt shapes to see what you can make. Crafting is fun—but research suggests that creative activities may offer benefits that go well beyond the finished project. A 2025 article published by the University of Florida's UF/IFAS Extension Collier County, "The Magic of Creativity: How Crafting Boosts Your Mood & Mind," explores research into the ways creative activities can support stress...