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Black Friday is your permission slip to stock up on all things arts & crafts and turn the holiday chaos into colour-soaked calm. From water colour paint pads to textas, DIY paint kits and paint brushes, Typo’s anything‑but‑ordinary lineup is made for creative gifting, crafty hangouts and happy messes that become memories. Your space to create, play and plan starts here—at great value, with plenty of personality.
How can I keep my kids and family entertained over christmas?
Make Christmas less “I’m bored” and more “pass the paint brush.” Start by building a simple creativity station. Lay out water colour paint pads (watercolour paper that loves bold ideas), a rainbow of textas, a couple of sizes of paint brushes and a few DIY paint kits. Keep everything grab‑and‑go so anyone—from little makers to big kids at heart—can jump in between mince pies and movie marathons. The secret is variety
Turn a rainy afternoon into a family paint-off. Pick a holiday theme—snowy scenes, summer sunsets or your pet in a Santa hat—and set a timer. Water colour paint pads make it easy to layer soft backgrounds while round and flat paint brushes add texture and pop. When the timer buzzes, swap sheets and add texta highlights to each other’s work. You’ll get giggles, unexpected collabs and a fridge gallery that feels like your family in full colour.
Hosting a crowd? Set up a DIY craft bar. Put out DIY paint kits so even shy creators have a starting point, then mix in loose supplies: water colour paint pads for the painters, textas for speedy sketchers and detail-lovers, and extra paint brushes so no one is waiting. Add a cup of water, a cloth for quick cleanups and a little festive playlist. People drift in, make a card or a mini masterpiece, and drift out happier. It’s low pressure, high joy and perfect for cousins, grandparents and anyone who says they “can’t draw” (spoiler: they can).
Make the lead-up to the big day more playful with a 12 Days of Colour mini challenge. Day one: paint a postcard‑sized sky on a water colour paint pad. Day two: outline a wonky wreath with green textas and fill it with paint splashes. Day three: use only one paint brush to create as many textures as you can. Mix guided prompts with open play so it stays fun, not homework. Pin each day’s mini artwork on a string for an instant, evolving décor moment that feels personal and festive.
Gift‑wrapping hour? Turn it into a DIY studio. Use textas to doodle on kraft wrap, paint brush stars on gift bags, or tear water colour paint pad sheets into handmade gift tags washed in candy‑cane stripes. A DIY paint kit with metallic accents turns simple wrap into “wow, you did that?” energy. Kids love decorating tags for their presents, and adults get a calm, creative moment that also ticks off a to‑do. Win, win.
Holiday travel on the cards? Pack a pocket‑friendly kit: a small water colour paint pad, a couple of paint brushes, a travel palette and your favourite textas. Sketch café scenes while you wait for brunch, paint the beach between swims or keep kids occupied on long drives with a DIY paint kit designed for on‑the‑go. Creativity turns transit time into story time, and you’ll come home with a stack of memory‑soaked mini artworks.
If you’re craving a mindful pause between parties, water colour is your bestie. Lay down a gentle wash on a water colour paint pad, watch the colours mingle and breathe. Add texta lines once it’s dry for crisp contrast, or use a tiny paint brush to dot in stars and snowflakes. Five to ten minutes is all it takes to shift the mood from frazzled to focused. Keep supplies out on the table so you can dip in whenever you need a reset.
Black Friday is the moment to stock your cart smart. Grab extra water colour paint pads so you’re not rationing paper when the inspiration flood hits. Mix sizes of paint brushes so you can switch from broad strokes to tiny details. Scoop up a bundle of textas for bold lines and colourful lettering, then add a couple of DIY paint kits to pull out when you want instant, screen‑free fun. The right arts & crafts stash keeps kids entertained, calms Christmas chaos and doubles as thoughtful, handmade gifting—all with great value built in.
