A little creativity. A little connection. A little mess.
Creative experiences designed to bring people together — one little moment at a time.
MADE FOR LITTLE MOMENTS
Creativity is better when it’s shared.
A Little Mess creates thoughtful, hands-on experiences
that make it easier to slow down, make something together, and enjoy the perfectly imperfect moments along the way.
Sometimes that looks like paint on little fingers.
Sometimes it’s a handmade treasure brought home from school.
Sometimes it’s simply an excuse to sit down together and make a little mess.
WHAT WE'RE MAKING
Small projects. Big imagination.
From ready-to-create kits to special projects made for schools, celebrations, and everyday creative moments, everything from A Little Mess is designed to make creativity feel easy, inviting, and fun.
No perfection required.
Making a Little Difference
Creativity is even better when it brings people together.
Giving back has been part of A Little Mess from the very beginning. We believe every child deserves opportunities to create, explore, and make something they're proud of—and whenever we can, we want to help make those moments possible.
It Started with an Idea
What started as a simple idea—to do something creative for local kids—became A Little Mess's very first community project.
Made by Hand
Every backpack was poured, prepped and packed by hand, along with everything kids needed to make it their own.
500 Kits. One Big Project.
500 Kits. One Big Project.
Five hundred individual Paint & Create kits, assembled one by one and ready for a little creativity.
Ready to Make a Mess
Ready to Make a Mess
500 Kits. One Big Project.
Each kit included a plaster backpack, six paints, two brushes and a palette—everything needed to create something completely their own.
Packed & Ready
Ready to Make a Mess
Where The Mess Went
The finished kits were delivered to United Way of Southington to reach children throughout our community.
Where The Mess Went
Ready to Make a Mess
Where The Mess Went
Through United Way and its partner agencies, the kits reached children in shelter and therapy programs, YMCA outreach, literacy tutoring, food-pantry programs and more.