DIY

Air Dry Clay is a self-hardening modeling clay that dries naturally in the open air, with no baking. Easy to shape, it lets you create decorative objects, accessories or personalized gifts. Suited to kids and adults alike, it offers a relaxing, accessible creative activity, ideal for exploring DIY and creative hobbies.

The mug you already own, the water bottle gathering dust at the back of the cupboard, the tote bag you got at a trade show. Acrylic markers can transform any of these in an hour, with no studio and no painter's supplies. Six ideas ranked by difficulty, plus what you need to know to make them last.

Store-bought chocolate or a plastic figurine? This year, we make our own. Five easy formats, 24 creative activities and enough to keep the kids busy all December long, without a single piece of candy.