Craft & Chill: 15 Simple Projects for TV Time

Watching your favorite show and being crafty don’t have to be separate activities. In A Beautiful Mess’s “15 Crafts You Can Do While Watching TV,” Jacki Moseley gathers fun, low-stress projects you can work on without leaving the couch. These ideas are perfect for relaxing, creative evenings when you want something easy yet satisfying. Why These Crafts Are Perfect for TV Time • They’re mostly handheld or minimal setup • They use lightweight supplies (yarn, paper, beads) • They allow flexibility — you can pause, look up, resume easily • You end up with pretty decor, gifts, or accessories 10 Craft Ideas You Can Try Tonight • Wool Ball Clip-on Diffusers — Make tiny wool pom-pom balls, attach clips, and add essential oils to scent your space. • Agate Coasters — Use faux agate slices or resin to create coasters that look store-bought. • Stitched Floral Purse — Embroider a floral design onto fabric, then convert into a small pouch or purse. • Floral Hoop Wreath — Use an embroidery hoop plus artificial or dried flowers and foliage to make a wreath. • Wooden Ball Photo Holder — Use a small wooden dowel or ball base, insert a wire to hold Instax or photo prints. • Oversized Rainbow Wall Hanging (pool-noodle method) — Use pool noodles wrapped in yarn to make a bold rainbow wall art piece. • Geometric Acrylic Earrings — Cut small shapes from acrylic or use ready pieces, attach findings to make earrings. • Faux Wall Weaving (tassel style) — No weaving loom needed — use tassel and fringe techniques to simulate weaving. • Cactus Embroidery — Use an embroidery hoop, linen or cotton fabric, and thread to stitch a cactus design. • Braided Velvet or Padded Headband — Use velvet ribbon strips or fabric scraps to braid or pad a headband base. Tips for Crafting While Watching • Set up a tray or small basket to hold all your supplies near the couch • Use good lighting so you don’t strain your eyes • Pause the show when doing detailed steps (like fine stitching) • Choose one “small” project to finish per episode — satisfaction helps motivation • Rotate through different crafts to keep things interesting Wrap-Up Thoughts Combining TV time with crafting means no wasted evenings — you’re relaxing and being creative. The 15 ideas from A Beautiful Mess make it clear that you don’t always need big equipment or hours of focus to make something beautiful. Just pick a project, get cozy, and enjoy making while you watch.