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Get crafty with our colourful selection of art and craft toys. Drawing, painting and moulding activities are great for hand/eye co-ordination, and children will also love the creative and decision-making processes involved in these inexpensive craft projects.
ANIMAL POTTERY
From Galt
Price £14.99
Age 6+
Learn basic pottery techniques with air-drying clay. The set comes with six fun clay animals, clay, 12 ceramic paints and everything else you need: a modelling tool, 10 pipe cleaners, 12 wiggly eyes, glue, paintbrush and step-by-step instructions.
Decorate your animal pots with the colourful ceramic paints and then give them their own special personality with cord legs, pipe cleaner tails and wiggly eyes.
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HEYDOODLE MATS
From HeyDoodle
Price £21.99
Age 2+
Does your child love to doodle? Then try these wipe-clean silicone mats which offer endless opportunities for artistic inspiration! They are also environmentally friendly, reducing paper waste and providing a sustainable way for kids to explore.
Once a drawing is complete and your child wants to have another go, a simple wipe with a damp cloth resets the mat, making it the perfect travelling companion and for visits to cafes and restaurants and waiting rooms – as well as at home.
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NICKELODEON PAW PATROL PAWSOME PUP CHARACTER DOUGH SET
From Addo Play
Price £8.50
Age 3+
Time for some paw-some fun! Mould eight favourite pups from Adventure Bay so that they are ready for action, using the bright and colourful dough to fill your moulds. Then decorate your pups using the different tools included. A colour chart helps you blend colours and the set also includes a rolling pin and cutting tool.
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BUILD YOUR OWN UNICORN
From Build Your Own Kits
Price £9.99
Age 4+
Little ones will love creating their very own mythical creature in this slot-together, glue-free, build-your-own project. The cute moving head action, stardust markings and multi-coloured rainbow mane will delight unicorn fans of all ages.
The unicorn comes complete with grooming accessories, colourful gems, a miniature toadstool friend and a pretty trinket chest for kids to safely store their precious items. There’s also a ready-to-colour unicorn picture inside the packaging.
Visit www.buildyourownkits.com
MY FIRST FINGERPRINTS KIT
From Maped Creativ
Price £15.37
Age 2+
Designed to engage and inspire little ones as they explore the world of finger painting, the kit includes four cute animal templates that are ready to be transformed into colourful masterpieces.
Three bright finger paints in purple, orange and yellow allow children to add a pop of colour to their artwork. The non-toxic, washable paints are conveniently stored in resealable containers, allowing for multiple uses.
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