Kids boredom busters: Keep them busy over the holidays

20 Dec 2023

Running out of ideas to entertain the kids? Try some of our colourful and most popular ideas with the help of Resene paints and colours to keep them busy while at home these holidays. From hopscotch to chalkboards and outdoor games, we are sure this will stop any mention of boredom… at least for a little while!

Ready, aim, bowl!!

Grab your brushes and select a vibrant palette of Resene colours, for this DIY will not only test your aim but also showcase your artistic prowess. Transform ordinary tin cans into bright stripes of colour as you make your own tin can bowling game. Use whatever colours you like and get creative with patterns, shapes or your favourite characters and challenge the family to a duel! 

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Look who’s chalking

Unleash outdoor fun with this DIY kids' chalkboard! Encourage outdoor play and budding artists all in one. Using Resene FX Blackboard Paint and a few materials, you’ll have it up in no time - and the kids will love having their own canvas to play with.

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Top of the hops

Are the kids looking for something new to play? Or ‘perhops’ they want to try an old classic? This DIY hopscotch is a great way to get them having fun and keep them moving this summer! With so many Resene testpot colours to choose from, you can be as creative as you want, and even get the kids involved to help!

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Supergirl, Superboy and Superpup to the rescue

Make your own DIY pinecone crusader! Give the kids something entertaining and fun to play with these school holidays. They can choose their colours for all of the elements and make their very own hero. Once finished, they can hang them up, let them fly around and create a story about their hero’s powers and mission!

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Rock on!

Why not get creative with some Resene testpots and leftover rocks and stones. This project allows the kids to get creative and think outside the box, if you don’t have stones, maybe you have some old shells lying around from the beach! This is a great project to get the kids involved in and your garden will look rock-solid with some colourful art amongst all the greenery.

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For more project ideas for young and old to enjoy, visit the project gallery on the Resene website, www.resene.com/projects.

Published: 20 Dec 2023