Craft Focus - Feb/Mar (Issue 65)

youngatheart Stock up for the Easter holidays with our pick of children’s craft kits 2 A bird in the hand Suitable for children of seven and above, this beautiful birdcage kit can be hung from the ceiling when finished. It’s made from sturdy card and comes with full instructions, an activity sheet and two colourful birds. No glue or scissors are required and it retails at just £9.99. Nubie, nubie.co.uk editor’s picks 3 All square Pixelhobby supplies and distributes mosaic kits in a variety of themes and sizes to suit children of all ages. Each pixel fits securely onto a base plate, which means there is no need for ironing or spraying with water. Available with larger beads to suit small fingers, this unicorn design is suitable for children of three to eight years. The set retails at £4.95. Pixelhobby, pixelhobby.org.uk 1 Stick it These dinosaur stencil and sticker kits are sure to keep younger children busy for a while. Each pack includes three stencil sheets, 20 character stickers and a range of scenes for little ones to dream up their own prehistoric adventures. Personal Impressions, personalimpressions.com 5 Puppy love Aimed at ages eight and over, this charming kit contains everything needed to crochet a sausage dog. Tools and materials include knitting yarn, a metal crochet hook, stuffing and full instructions. It retails at £12.99. Buttonbag, buttonbag.co.uk 4 Extra sparkle This new textile kit features a special paint that glitters when dry. It can be applied using a brush and stencil or by painting freehand using the nib on the paint bottle. The eight-piece set includes four glitter paints in gold, fuchsia, blue and green, as well as everything else needed to produce a stunning unicorn design. Personal Impressions, personalimpressions.com craft focus 115