Studies show January 24 is the most depressing day of the year, so perk up with crafty projects and snappy tunes this weekend.

MAKE
Cardboard Safari
What: Follow the directions to create a paper deer, moose, or rhino head to hang on the wall.
Why: It’s a jungle out there.
Where: Online at thinkrockpaperscissors.com.

WEAR
The Bob Johnson Project
What: A retired insurance salesman has launched a line of worn-in T-shirts with neat designs sure to become a new fave.
Why: It’s his project runaway.
Where: Online at thebobjohnsonproject.com.

USE
The New Shoppingbag
What: Made of coated nylon, these might be the jazziest alternative plastic bags we’ve come across.
Why: To market, to market.
Where: Online at greenergrassdesign.com.

LISTEN
Jukebox
What: The new album from Cat Power features covers of her favorite vocalists, ranging from Frank Sinatra to Hank Williams.
Why: The cat’s out of the bag.
Where: Online at matadorrecords.com.

SHOP
Candystore Collective
What: The San Fran boutique has taken its stellar selection of indie designer merch and made it available to the masses on its new site.
Why: Satisfy your sweet tooth.
Where: Online at candystorecollective.com.