👨👩👧👦 Family Activities: Creative Play & Crafts
Because not everything needs a screen to be fun.
Spending time together as a family doesn’t always require big plans or expensive outings. Some of the most meaningful moments happen right at home — with a handful of craft supplies, a little creativity, and plenty of laughter. This section is all about simple but memorable ways to bond, create, play, and maybe even get a little messy in the process. Whether it’s an afternoon of crafting, a spontaneous baking session, or building a pillow fort in the living room, these are the things that turn into stories we’ll tell for years.
🗒️ What to expect: Topics we’ll cover
Here, we’ll be collecting all the ideas that bring joy through hands-on creativity and imaginative play. Expect playful DIY projects, craft inspiration for kids and grown-ups alike, and lots of simple setups that turn an ordinary day into something special. Some of the themes you’ll find here soon:
🎨 Easy and fun craft ideas for kids (and the not-so-kids)
🕯️ Making your own candles from leftovers
❄️ Seasonal and holiday-themed decorations (Halloween, Carnival, Advent…)
🍪 Baking and decorating cookies together
🧵 Creating keepsakes and memory crafts
🎨 Painting on wallpaper
🐸 Raising tadpoles (yes, really!)
🌟 Building the best blanket fortress
… and much more, always low-pressure and high-fun.
All ideas will be tested, kid-approved (or cat-disrupted), and shared with a touch of humor.
🧂 Homemade Modelling Clay – Crafting From the Kitchen
Sometimes the most creative moments come from everyday ingredients. Our go-to modelling clay is made from basic kitchen staples – think flour, salt, and water – and it’s both fun to make and shape.
👉 Learn how to make your own modelling clay ›
🎨 Painting on Wallpaper – Endless Creativity
Painting is a classic creative activity for all ages – but here’s a twist we absolutely love: instead of reaching for a typical sketchpad, try using a roll of woodchip wallpaper! One standard roll (25m x 0.53m) costs under €10 and offers hours – even days – of artistic freedom.
The best part? You’re not limited by page size. You can create long, continuous murals that tell a story or simply enjoy a giant collaborative masterpiece. If you’re painting with a group, each person can start at a different spot until your paths meet. The paper itself is also pretty sturdy, so it’s far less likely to tear compared to regular sheets.
Sure, framed A4 artwork is easier to gift or hang up – but the wallpaper idea is something special. Years later, unrolling a long-forgotten stretch of painted memories can be a truly heartwarming moment. It’s messy, fun, and wonderfully freeing – everything that creativity should be.
Looking for more family inspiration?
👉 Explore Games & Creative Fun for puzzles, hopscotch and more.
🍲 Hungry? Our Family Recipes are coming soon – simple meals, baking together, and seasonal treats.
🎃 Already in the mood for something festive? Visit our Seasonal Ideas for activities and traditions to match the time of year.