August is Inventor’s Month, an annual celebration, and an opportunity to promote creativity, innovation, and ingenuity. The DIY arts and crafts industry has relied on innovation for decades! This blog shows you how to celebrate Inventor’s Month with DIY arts and crafts.

1. How to Get the Most out of Inventor’s Month

Inventor’s Month is an excellent opportunity to try something new or work on something you’ve been putting off. It’s a chance to experiment, to learn new things, and to have fun. It’s also a great opportunity to get out of your comfort zone and make something with your hands. For instance, using jars. Jars have a long history, and nowadays, you can share them in your glassware projects. These jar tutorials will show you how to make something unique and enjoyable:

• Fun glitter jar
• Crayon candle jar
• Pincushion jar
• Kids glitter jar

2. Why Celebrate Inventor’s Month?

Inventor’s Month is an opportunity for inventors to receive praise and recognition for the things they’ve created. So we’re giving a shoutout to all our South African inventors, and we encourage you to keep doing what you do!

This month is also an essential reminder that inventors help shape the future. It’s a delight to discover new ways to use old technology, old ideas, or even something you have lying around.

3. Create an Atmosphere of Discovery and Creativity

To fully celebrate with us, create an atmosphere where everyone feels comfortable taking risks and making mistakes. Try these tips:

• Encourage people to share their ideas and get feedback from their peers – social media is a great way to achieve this.
• Praise people for their successes – online and offline.
• Motivate people to keep up with the latest trends – it’s constantly changing; keeping things interesting.
• Start with affordable art and craft projects using everyday household items.
• Ensure to consult your nearest PNA store if you require something specific or if you need something to be ordered from suppliers.

4. Promote Innovation and Creativity in Your Business All Year Long!

Innovation and creativity are the lifeblood of any business, especially art and craft businesses, but they don’t just happen! To promote innovation and creativity in your business, you need to create an environment that encourages it, just like in any other aspect of life. Here are some ideas, yes, very similar to above, for doing so:

• Encourage everyone in your business to share ideas.
• Celebrate the successes of others in your company.
• Make it fun to help find new ideas.
• Don’t let silos stop you from working together toward a common goal.

“Don’t be satisfied with inventing things with one or two patents. Hold your breath until you see something that nobody has invented before. Then, patent it.” – Samuel Hopkins Adams

The DIY arts and crafts industry is booming, but don’t forget to innovate. While the industry has exploded, you need to keep innovating your products and services and find new ways to get your products to your customers. Keep an eye on our social media pages for the latest projects that could assist you in doing so… Now, who’s ready to get inventive? We sure are!

Happy Inventor’s Month, PNA fans!