What if someone asks you what’s your idea of an ideal date night? If your answer contains cliches such as movies, candlelight dinner, or walking at a beach, you need to think something out of the box to do something fun on your next date.
According to a recently published article, couples who spend time together by sharing each other’s hobbies are the ones who stay happy, connected, and committed to each other for a longer period of time. In fact, couples who are open to trying to find and pursue new interests are successful in adding novelty and newness to the relationship.
Scientifically speaking, new shared experiences activate the brain reward system and end up flooding it with neurochemicals. The circuits get triggered and help couples to bond with each other. The same things happen in the early days of the relationship.
So, what can you do on your next date that’s away from cliche options and can help in bonding with your partner? The answer to this head-scratching question is to get your hands dirty and get creative with art and crafts. Yes, you read that right. Such activities come with an added bonus. They help you create some memories and keep the spark alive in your relationship.
Here are some simple DIY crafts projects that can help you do something fun and different on your next date.
“365 reasons to love you” jar
This project might sound cliche at first, but it requires some intense brainstorming sessions. Not to mention that it is one of the best-personalized gifts you can give each other. The best part of this art project is that it conveys some really personal feelings and messages.
So, get down to business with your partner, have lots of colored sheets and markers, and start writing. Pour your thoughts into words and tell your partner about the things that keep you glued to your partner. After you are done, exchange your jars and start reading those reasons one day at a time.
And let’s not forget the part where you can use this jar whenever you both are going through a rough patch or get into an argument. Pull out those reasons why your partner loves you, and everything will go back to how your relationship was before you hit an argument.
Create couple’s t-shirts
Couples are always looking for a way to flaunt their love. And one of the best ways to do that is by creating and wearing some personalized couple’s t-shirt for you both. Not to mention that wearing such t-shirts gives you another reason to celebrate your love and togetherness. And the best part is that you finally get to match with your partner.
So, instead of purchasing those couple t-shirts, try creating them on your own. For this, you need a plain t-shirt of any color (preferably white) and a design that you want to print on it. After that, you need a heat transfer vinyl to print the design on your t-shirt. It is better that you try this with an old t-shirt so that you can get hold of the technique.
You can do the same with your hoodies, handkerchiefs, sweatpants, or gym wear. Wear them together, take lots and lots of pictures and set some couple goals. The only thing that’s challenging is to come up with a perfect design and print it on the garments perfectly. So, unleash your creativity and pick some designs that sing the glory of your relationship, and master the art by trying on different clothes repeatedly.
Build pretty dreamcatchers
In many cultures, dreamcatchers are considered as a protective talisman that keeps people away from nightmares. In fact, few cultures believe that both good and bad dreams fill the air during the night. The charm is used to neutralize the negative energy by attracting positive energy.
So, you can actually create dreamcatchers to wish good luck to each other and for your relationship. Hang them in your rooms and workstations so that you realize that there is someone who wishes nothing but the best for you whenever you see them.
And you can always talk about your own dreams and future while making such amazing and cute pieces. That’s definitely the best way to speak your mind and bond with your partner.
Picture-perfect frames
Every couple has some amazing memories in the form of pictures that they love to show off. These cute pictures remind you of how strong, romantic and fun your relationship is. So, instead of showing off your gooey and romantic pictures on social media, try filling your bedroom wall with them.
But don’t go all boring with those simple and professionally made frames. Try to build your own frames from scratch. Obviously, the whole idea is to do something together, and making picture-perfect frames for your walls is the best way to do that.
You need to pick your favorite selfies and pictures and put them in the frames you just made with your partner, and Voila! You have an incredible masterpiece for your decor. You can also consider doing the same with leaves you picked up from your memorable walks. It’ll be like having a souvenir of not one but two dates.
Shooting paper guns
You might have made them during your school days to tease your friends, and now you can make those guns to do the same with your partner. Undoubtedly, that sounds fun and exciting.
For this, you need some patterned A4 sheets, rubber bands, scissors, and a YouTube tutorial (if you’ve never made it before.) After you are done making your paper guns use them for some fun competitions or tease each other by shooting paper missiles.
To sum it all up
Not all dates have to be filled with cliche romantic stuff. Some should be filled with fun, entertainment, adventure, and laughter that never stops. Use the craft projects to have fun with your partner on your next date. The best part of these projects is that you’ll have so many keepsakes to cherish for life.
