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by Stefanie Lechthaler
5 perfect craft sets for getting creative this summer
1.7.2025
Translation: Katherine Martin
Fancy getting creative over the summer holidays? These craft kits are bound to keep boredom at bay.
Papery splendour
This might seem obvious, but paper offers limitless possibilities when it comes to creating artworks. From long-lasting bouquets to meditative origami figures, these sets give you more than just a blank canvas. And if you manage to fold 1,000 cranes, Japanese legend has it that you’ll be granted a wish.
Colouring books that’ll help you switch off
Are you after that perfect combination of creativity and relaxation this summer? A colouring book will be right up your street. All you have to do is pick a book, choose between felt-tip pens, coloured pencils or even watercolours, and decide on a colour palette. So chill.
Aesthetic upcycling
With these craft kits, you can easily create something new out of objects you have lying around. Learn «Kintsugi», the Japanese art of repair, to give broken cups, plates or flower pots a second lease of life. Turn old wine bottles into stylish vases or drinking glasses, and easily create unique stationery out of waste paper.
Clay modelling
You don’t have to book an overpriced pottery course in a swanky neighbourhood to find out if you like clay modelling. Instead, just start off with self-hardening clay.
If you’ve got the crafting bug and are looking for more inspiration, check out my archive. It’s a colourful selection of both straightforward and challenging projects you can copy.
Header image: Creative Company
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