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Your Kitchen After a Kids’ Summer Camp Craft Explosion (and How the Right Countertop Can Help)

  • Fox Countertops Team
  • 2 days ago
  • 3 min read

It started with glitter glue and construction paper. Then came the popsicle sticks, paint, and the questionable use of peanut butter. Before you knew it, your kitchen looked less like a home and more like a craft supply truck crashed into a preschool.


If your kids brought summer camp home with them, your countertops probably took the brunt of the creative chaos. At Fox Countertops, we believe that family memories, and yes, even messy ones, shouldn't leave permanent stains. With the right surface, your kitchen can survive even the most ambitious Pinterest project.


What actually happens to your countertops during craft season?

When your kitchen becomes craft camp HQ, your counters become the front lines. Common casualties include:

  • Paint splatters that dry into modern art

  • Hot glue gun strings baked into the surface

  • Permanent marker “oops” moments

  • Sticky residue from googly eyes, tape, and who-knows-what

  • Snacks used as art supplies (seriously, why are there Cheerios glued to the fridge?)


Kids’ creativity knows no bounds, and neither does the mess.


Which countertop materials are best for crafty Omaha families?

If you’ve got little Picassos in your household, you need countertops that can survive the masterpieces.


Quartz

  • Non-porous = no stains from markers, glue, or juice boxes

  • Tough enough to handle scissors and craft knives (with supervision!)

  • Easy to clean with soap and water

Solid Surface (like Corian)

  • Seamless and smooth, so no glitter gets stuck in grout lines

  • Minor scratches can be sanded out

  • Available in tons of colors to match your style

Granite

  • Heat and scratch resistant, but requires sealing to prevent stains

  • Great for older kids or more structured crafting spaces


Avoid porous surfaces like marble unless you're prepared to babysit your countertops as much as your kids.


How can the right countertop actually make clean-up easier?

Craft clean-up doesn’t have to take hours (or require a Hazmat suit). With the right surface, you can:

  • Wipe away glue residue with a damp cloth

  • Clean up markers and paint without leaving stains

  • Remove stuck-on items without scratching the surface

  • Handle snack crumbs and spills in seconds


Let’s be real, your counters are already a snack prep station, homework desk, and science lab. They should be up for the job.


What finishes and colors help hide kid messes?

You can’t prevent every mess, but you can choose countertops that keep them hidden until you’re ready to clean.

  • Matte finishes hide fingerprints and smudges

  • Lightly patterned designs disguise glue smears, glitter, and streaks

  • Mid-tone neutrals blend in with everything from cereal to paint splatters


It’s the kind of smart design choice that lets you say “Wow, what a beautiful kitchen!” instead of “Who drew on the quartz?”


When is the best time to upgrade?

If summer break left your kitchen looking like an art supply aisle exploded, now’s a great time to upgrade. Before the next round of holiday baking, birthday parties, or school projects, let’s get your surfaces set up for success.


At Fox Countertops, we help Omaha-area families choose countertops that look great, clean easily, and survive childhood in all its creative (and sticky) glory.


Craft Memories, Not Permanent Stains

Your kitchen should be a safe space for creativity, not a source of stress. With the right countertops, you can embrace the glitter, the glue, and the googly eyes... and still enjoy a beautiful kitchen when it’s all cleaned up.


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