budding artist ready to create a ‘body’ of work. Once they have five works ready, it’s time to hold the exhibition, complete with opening party ‘champagne’ and a speech.

This funfair-themed mural is hand painted by artist Annie Newman. From fairies to Ferraris – she creates a host of unique themes on walls and furniture. Murals from £250. Visit www.annienewham.co.uk

The gorgeous Artists’ Villa at the Amanyara resort in the Turks & Caicos comes complete with a recording studio, a film library (selected by Salma Hayek) and an art collection (sourced by Director of Tate Modern, Vicente Todoli). The villa also

Note Pad print t-shirt £22 by Loose Leaf for Artware Editions (ages 12-18 months) Artware Editions is a boutique based in the heart of New York and collaborates with artists and designers to produce limited-edition design ranges from furniture

Artist Paola Zakimi has crafted these beautiful dolls, aptly titled the Apple Sisters. Either sit them proudly on your fireplace or a devine gift for little girls who are passionate about their dollies.

A matchbox packed with 12 mini figures for your child to customise. Comes with coloured pencils and instant storage, too.Carddies £9 by Carddies Ltd 

A rainbow of teensy beads – 4,000 of them, no less – can be transformed into a wonderful equine world of ponies and pets.Pony World £15, by Hama Beads

How satisfying to hand-stitch your own little felt creature. This neat kit from Buttonbag contains all the ready-cut materials your child needs, so it’s as easy as pie. Just add your choice of cute ears, eyes and tails to guarantee your mouse’s very own personality.Mouse House Se...

A children's sewing kit containing recycled pure wool pieces, cut out and ready to stitch together to make a rather fetching tank top. This creative kit is eco-friendly, high quality and easy enough for children to cobble together as a unique and rewarding crafty project. Make it...

Poster Paints £2.49 for six, Rainbow Block £3.99, Chubbybrush £1.25 each all by Galt