1. Personalised door signs
Kick things off by making unique door signs! Use cardboard, wooden plaques, or thick paper and decorate with names, colours, or little doodles. It’s a simple way to express personality and brighten up the flat (it also saves everyone from awkward mix-ups when friends/family visit and knock on the wrong door).
2. Portrait swap
Grab a pencil, pen, or paint and take turns sketching each other. Don’t worry about making it look perfect, seeing how your flatmates depict you guarantees laughs and produces memorable keepsakes!
3. Air-dry clay creations
Roll, squish, and shape some air-dry clay and make them into magnets, keychains, or tiny decorations for the flat. Add initials, quirky shapes, or even degree-related designs like a tiny book for an English student or a mini test tube for a Chemistry student. Once they dry and get a splash of colour, you’ve got little reminders of your first flat adventures and items that show off everyone’s interests and personalities.
4. Paper garlands for your living room
Turn scrap paper, magazines, or coloured card into themed or festive garlands. Cut out shapes, letters, or funny patterns and string them up! This will definitely make your living room look more welcoming. Bonus: it’s a team effort, and everyone gets to include something they like.
5. DIY coasters
Take plain tiles or cork squares and turn them into fun coasters or mini decoration pieces. Use paint, markers, colourful pens or collage techniques — anything you’ve got lying around. These are practical for flat life and will add character to your kitchen or room!
Craft nights aren’t just about what you make. They’re a chance to hang out, get to know each other, and turn your flat into a space that feels a bit more like yours. With some music, snacks, and a bit of creativity, a few hours of crafting can turn new flatmates into friends.