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Traveling can involve a lot of time sitting waiting to get to your destination. There are different ways to fill this time. Reading is always a go-to, but it stops you from being social with those around you. Next time you have time to fill, try pulling out some of these easy to take along craft ideas. Keep your hands busy and still be able to enjoy your company.

Friendship Bracelets

Friendship bracelets are making a comeback. The materials you need are compact and easy to tuck inside your bag. The instructions on creating easy to expert patterns are only a click of a button away. Check out this beginner video on YouTube to get you started. There are so many kits out there right now. Amazon has many to choose from if you want to get everything you will need in one purchase. Or run down to your local craft store and pick the colors you want to use. Either way, you will have a blast making bracelets to share.

Drawing

You do not need to be an expert artist to enjoy drawing. Sketching what you see out the window or from your imagination will make the traveling time fly by.  The different works of art you create will make the best souvenirs to remember your trips. Get an album and put your art right next to the pictures you take on your adventures. Or just enjoy the feeling of a pencil on paper, and doodle away. A small sketchbook is simple to carry with you and can be put away with ease. You never know you may become the next prominent artist of our generation.

Crochet/Knitting

Crocheting and knitting small projects can be very relaxing. While it would be difficult to carry along enough supplies to make a blanket, many small items would be ideal. If winter is coming up, you could knit hats for all your family and friends. A more straightforward project if you are learning would be to crochet rags. No matter what stitch you learn, they look great. The repetitive nature makes them easy to do while carrying on a conversation. The Spruce Crafts will show you all the basics to get you started. Make some personal yet practical gifts, or keep them all for yourself.

Coloring

Coloring isn’t just for kids anymore. There are adult coloring books everywhere. Whatever you are into, there is bound to be a coloring book for it. Barnes and Noble has a vast selection to get you started. Just like carrying a book, they take up little space and can go with you everywhere. If you want to travel even lighter, find a coloring app. They are becoming very popular. IDiva came up with a list of the nine best for you to check out. However, you color is will keep you entertained on every part of your journey.

Instead of watching the clock, enjoy every minute of your vacation, and create!

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