If there’s an Oh Flossy gift waiting under the Christmas tree this year, you’re not just giving a present — you’re giving hours of creative, screen-free fun. 🎄
From face paint and glitter to makeup and accessories, Oh Flossy products are designed to spark imagination, encourage role play and help kids express themselves safely. This guide is here to help parents turn Christmas gifts into meaningful play experiences, with easy activity ideas you can use throughout the school holidays and beyond.
Face Paint Fun: More Than Just a Party Activity
Oh Flossy face paint isn’t just for birthdays — it’s a brilliant everyday creative tool during the long summer holidays.
Fun ideas to try:
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🎨 Stencil challenges: Use the Face Paint & Makeup Stencil Set to recreate animals, ballerinas or jungle themes. Set a timer and let kids design their own “look of the day”.
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📸 Mini photoshoot: After painting, let kids pose and photograph their designs. Great for confidence and creativity.
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📘 Tutorial time: Put on a simple face-paint tutorial (or make your own!) and paint along together.
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Glitter Play: Sparkle Beyond Makeup
Biodegradable glitter is incredibly versatile — and not just for faces.
Creative glitter activities:
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✨ Playdough sparkle: Mix a pinch of biodegradable glitter into homemade playdough for sensory fun.
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🖼️ Holiday craft station: Use glitter to decorate cards, paper crowns or fairy wands.
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💃 Dress-up shimmer: Add glitter to arms, hair or costumes for imaginative role play.
Because Oh Flossy glitter is cosmetic-grade and biodegradable, parents can relax while kids explore.
👉 Perfect pairings:
Makeup & Dress-Up: Encouraging Role Play and Confidence
Play makeup is a powerful tool for imagination — and a wonderful way to encourage storytelling and role play.
Ways to play:
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👗 Dress-up salon: Create a “makeover station” where kids take turns being the stylist.
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🎭 Character play: Encourage kids to invent characters — pop stars, explorers, performers — and design a look to match.
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🎉 At-home party: Set up a Christmas holiday disco or fashion parade with friends or siblings.
Oh Flossy makeup is made for play, not perfection — it washes off easily and keeps the focus on fun.
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Creating Screen-Free Holiday Moments
The Christmas break can feel long — especially in the Aussie summer heat. Oh Flossy products help parents create calm, creative moments without screens.
Tips for parents:
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Set up a creative play corner that kids can return to daily.
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Rotate products every few days to keep things feeling “new”.
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Join in when you can — kids love shared experiences.
These activities build fine motor skills, confidence and independence — all while having fun.
FAQs
1. What age are Oh Flossy products suitable for?
Most Oh Flossy products are suitable for ages 3–12, with adult supervision recommended for younger children.
2. How do I clean up after play?
Face paint and makeup wash off easily with warm water. Glitter can be removed with water or a damp cloth.
3. Can products be used together?
Yes! Face paint, glitter, stencils and makeup are designed to mix and match for creative play.
4. Are these activities safe for sensitive skin?
Oh Flossy products are made with gentle, child-friendly ingredients. A patch test is always recommended for sensitive skin.
5. How can I make the fun last beyond Christmas Day?
Use the ideas above across the school holidays — themed days, craft sessions and role play keep kids engaged for weeks.
