March Break at the cottage is the perfect opportunity to slow down and make room for creativity. Between outdoor excursions or during quieter afternoons, creative supplies become precious allies to slip into your luggage. Compact and easy to transport, they allow you to create anywhere, without special preparation.
Easy-to-pack creative essentials
1. Travel watercolour sets
Compact and practical, travel watercolour sets are ideal for painting at your own pace during the stay. They invite you to capture snowy landscapes, changing light, or simply paint for pleasure, alone or with family, in complete freedom.
Tip: Water brush pens are particularly practical at the cottage, as they contain water directly in the handle and limit mess.
Recommended Materials: Compact watercolour sets, watercolour paper pad, assorted brushes, water brush pens, collapsible water pot, masking tape.
2. Cozy colouring
Cozy colouring is perfect for relaxing moments at the cottage. Settled by the fire or under a blanket, it allows you to gently unwind whilst playing with colours. Accessible and soothing, it's an activity that appeals to all ages. Depending on the desired effect, opt for alcohol markers to create gradients and layering, or gel and precision pens to add lovely finishing details.
Tip: Slip a sheet of cardboard paper under the page to prevent ink from bleeding through and protect the following pages.
Recommended Materials: Cozy colouring books, alcohol markers, gel pens, precision pens, thick paper, washable markers, acrylic markers.
3. Paint by numbers
Paint by numbers is ideal for creating without pressure. Each step guides the gesture, making it a relaxing and rewarding activity. Perfect for calmer days at the cottage, it allows you to take time to create and leave with a finished work. Create on your own for a calming escape or invite others to join in the fun.
Tip: Plan for a few extra brushes to paint more comfortably, especially if the activity is shared.
Recommended Materials: Paint by numbers sets, extra brushes, canvas frames to display your creations on the wall.
4. Amigurumi crochet
Amigurumi crochet sets are perfect for quiet moments. They allow you to create adorable little characters whilst discovering or deepening the basics of crochet. A gentle, creative, and easy-to-transport activity.
Tip: Turn the activity into a shared moment by learning together and comparing your creations at the end of the stay.
Recommended Materials: Amigurumi crochet sets, crochet hooks in different sizes.
5. Loz Blocks
Loz Blocks offer a fun and creative activity that appeals to children and mini-construction enthusiasts alike. Easy to transport, they allow you to create characters, animals, or scenes, perfect for filling free time at the cottage.
Tip: Use a small box or tray to keep pieces well organised and avoid losing them.
Recommended Materials: Assorted Loz Blocks sets.
Creating at the cottage, simply
March Break at the cottage is a wonderful opportunity to take time to create, at your own pace. With a few well-chosen creative supplies, each moment becomes an invitation to slow down, express yourself, and share. Whether it's painting, colouring, assembling, or crocheting, what matters most is savouring the pleasure of creating, alone or together.