5 creative craft ideas

The day my daughter turned two was the day her imagination & creativity began to shine. Maybe there were glimpses of this trait within her earlier, & I am pretty sure there was, but it was from the two-year old stage onward that I noticed more. She would take herself off to draw, go to the arts-and-crafts cupboard, be wanting to do play dough more often, use garden treasures in her artworks, & be the little artist she is. Yes, my little artiest began to shine.

I can’t blame her really, I have always had an arty flair. I did art classes from 5 years of age, and always had a love for painting. Still do. My house is filled with my own designs and creations. So my Little E naturally inherited this… well I like to think so anyway.

So this year, 2013, I have made a goal for myself and my little girl to do more arts and crafts.

:: Create more.

:: Paint more.

:: Use our imagination more.

The restocking of the cupboard has begun & I am always on the lookout for what can be used in her next masterpiece.

1. Don’t throw away your cardboard boxes. If making a car is not your thing, cut it up into pieces. Cardboard is great for hand painting, foot painting & outdoor painting.

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2. Toilet roll holders, glad wrap tubes, cereal boxes can be turned into just about anything. With a little sticky tape, glue and paint, you could have a dinosaur living in your house soon enough.

3. Those foam fillers that come in delivered boxes that sometimes you wonder is filling the box more then your purchased goods… another great crafting item.

4. If you are stuck on ideas, just go outside. There is a world of crafting items, tools and imagination waiting for you. A stick can even be used as a painting tool, while the leaves can be then stuck down.

5. Think like a child. They don’t care what they use, as their imagination is forever growing and evolving.

And if all else fails to find bits and boobs, things are made even easier with pre-packaged packs and accessories from Riot. Yes, Riot have recently helped me on my journey. And I could not be happier!

Who knew a crocodile was so easy to make? I admit, Mister Maker is a favourite at our house and I am forever inspired by his 1 minute creations. Have I ever tried? Your joking! But our crocodile from Riot was a success. Not in 1 minute, but not too long after.

And we played together, we created to together, we helped each other along. There is something about those googly eyes!

Riot have made it super easy for families and mums like me to get into the creating arts and crafts era of play with their packs that includes everything… even glue! They are fantastic.

I have 5 packs to give away. A lucky dip kind of feelings, where you could win a Paper Cup Crocodile Pack or a Majestic Castle Pack.

All you have to do is tell me ::: What is your best crafting idea?

And the winners are: 

Jessie Hay
Jody Jamieson
Michelle Vamvas
Sarah Armstrong
Jessica Norris

Congrats Ladies :)
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Disclosure: I was gifted with a Riot gift pack in accordance with my disclosure policy.
Terms and Conditions: The competition is open from 5th March 2013  to 5pm on 19th March 2013. The winner will be drawn at random. The winner will be announced on this page and via email and have 48 hours to respond. If no response is given another winner will be drawn. To be eligible for the competition entrants must meet the terms and conditions above.
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