Creative Girls’ Night: DIY Ideas for Your Next Girls’ Night In
Drinks at the bar or a movie on the couch? Been there, done that. For your next girls’ night, grab your besties and bring out the scissors, paper, and other DIY tools! Crafting is not just a hobby—it is also super trendy. And the best way to celebrate it is together with your favorite people. Got two left hands? No worries—our ideas for your next girls’ night are guaranteed to work.
Crafting for Girls' Night In: Recommended by Science
On TikTok and Insta, women of all ages are celebrating getting creative – preferably together and cozy in loungewear in the living room. Crafting is the easiest way to give your mind a break. Even research backs this up. Multiple studies agree that crafting reduces stress and boosts your mood.
A wonderful side effect: with crafting, the journey is the reward. That's why nobody in your girls' group needs any prior experience. With creative tools from Lidl and a few easy ideas, your plan is set. What shouldn't be missing? Great food, delicious drinks, and the perfect playlist, of course. So, pick a date and let's get started!
Project Idea 1: Candle Making
Can you ever have too many candles? Of course not! To stock up on your supply, making candles is the perfect idea for your next girls' night in. For this project, you will need colorful paraffin wax with a low melting point, wicks, and a few other utensils.
Additionally, it is best to grab an induction cooktop. You can plug this mobile kitchen helper in right in your living room and prepare the wax in a cozy, relaxed setting.
Project Idea 2: Painting Easter Figures
With a brush and some paint, the world instantly becomes more colorful. But why only paint on paper or canvas? When painting Easter figures, you can not only unwind but also create personalized gifts for your loved ones at the same time.
Quirky, trendy, or traditional? There are no rules when it comes to painting! Let your creativity run wild – even colorful splatters are allowed.
Pics or it didn’t happen: Before you hand over your masterpieces to the Easter Bunny, feature them in an Insta Story or a TikTok – as a memory of your creative #girlsnight.
Project Idea 3: Crochet Amigurumi
Labubu who? The DIY scene is crazy about Amigurumi – cute crocheted figures that turn favorite animals, plants, food, and a thousand other objects into cuddly companions and lucky charms. Amigurumi originated in Japan, and now the whole world is crocheting along.
You don't need to have ever worked with a needle and thread to make these figures; getting started in the world of Amigurumi is super easy: grab the Spring Amigurumi Crochet Set for your girls' night in and get started. Has the crochet bug bitten you? You can find more tutorials online, and yarn and wool are available at Lidl.
Project Idea 4: Learn to Engrave
Engraving turns practically anything into a personalized keepsake. What sounds like a complex craft is actually quite simple: engraving pens can customize items like wooden cutting boards, ceramic vases, or metal surfaces like jewelry and nameplates.
You can work freehand or sketch out shapes, letters, and designs using stencils. For more delicate materials like glass or plastic, it helps to have a little experience. So, start simple and level up your skills at your next girls' night in!
