14 relaxing and nostalgic crafts you can do at home that will remind you of childhood

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• Some craft projects that conjure positive memories of a simpler time can make for hours of entertainment.
• Spending time on a creative activity each day can yield some benefits for psychological wellbeing, according to a study from the Journal of Positive Psychology.
• Insider has rounded up some of the best nostalgic crafts to do at home, from tie-dye to colorful slime and DIY hair scrunchies.

Arts and crafts time is not just for kids.

For starters, dedicating time each day to a creative outlet can lead to improved psychological wellbeing, based on a 2016 study from the Journal of Positive Psychology.

In addition, spending time on a hobby or craft that conjures positive memories of decades past, or "simpler times" in general, can be beneficial in its own way. According to a 2018 study from the Review of General Psychology, experiencing and embracing nostalgia can help people find meaning and increase feelings of social connection.

Research aside, who doesn't want to spend time making something that takes them back to summer camp?

Keep reading to rediscover a handful of craft projects that may make for hours of fun at home.