The summer school holidays are upon us and that means six glorious weeks of keeping the kids entertained. Don't worry, we're here to help with a great range of arts and craft items for some screen-free fun.
Practical painting kits
Getting the paints out doesn't have to mean another artistic masterpiece stuck to the fridge! How about a Paint Your Own Animal Money Box set? Available in snail, whale and pig designs, these ceramic money boxes come with paints and brushes so you're ready to go and, once dried, will look great on a bedroom shelf to collect some pocket money. £4.49 each.
In anticipation of some sunshine, why not give a suncatcher a try? The transparent unicorn, mermaid, heart and butterfly designs (sold separately) can be painted and proudly hung in a window ready to catch those sunbeams and come to life. £1.99 each.
Or if you're looking for something to go outdoors, how about a Paint Your Own Bird House - ideal for helping attract some feathered friends to your garden to spot over the rest of the holidays. £2.99 each.
Creativity without limits
Perhaps you'd like to explore an art style with a blank canvas - we have those, too! Available in a range of sizes with prices starting from just £2.29, the cotton canvases are ideal for adults and children alike to let their artistic flair shine.
Top tip: Why not use a canvas to create a "painted postcard" from your summer holiday? Or one featuring your favourite book or TV character on their holidays? It's a great way of building those summer memories.
If paper and pencil are more your thing, then check out our A4 canvas pads (£4.99) and range of artist pencils (£1.99). The heavyweight, 280gsm paper pads are also suitable for watercolour and acrylic paints (12ml paint 12 pack, £4.49 each).
If you're just getting started in the art world, take a look at the 15 Minute Art range of books covering drawing, painting and watercolours (sold separately, £16.99 each).
Brilliant books
Whilst we're talking books, we also have a great selection of colouring, sticker and activity books for children, including a football sticker book (£6.99), Art Gallery Doodling & Colouring (£7.99), and a Bird Spotting game (£12.99).
Relax, one stitch at a time
If you're looking for some downtime yourself, why not try knitting or crochet? Whether you're a beginner knitter or already a dab hand with the crochet hook, we have a few great things in store for you, too - from books (£10) to get you started to yarns (from £1.89) to keep you going from project to project.
These are just some of the crafty highlights we have available - browse the full Arts and Crafts collection here.
And remember, when you buy from Cancer Research UK, every painted money box, fridge-worthy sketch, shimmering suncatcher, or crocheted creation is helping power progress because together we are beating cancer.