Looking for some inspiration on ways to keep the kids occupied during lockdown? Help the littlies with these fun ideas, or leave the older ones to their own devices for creative quality time away from electronic devices! Rummage through your cupboards to improvise on any materials you don’t have on hand.
Video instructions and patterns can be viewed and downloaded from spotlightstores.com/nz under the “ideas” tab on the home page.
FELT ANIMAL HEADS
For an adorable and simple lockdown project, try your hand at these felt animal heads! Draw out templates for any animal you like or reference the project sheet on spotlightstores.com/nz to make a sloth, panda and koala.
You will need
• Assorted felt
• Hand sewing needle and matching thread
• Scissors
• Goggle eyes
• Hobby fill
• Pencil and paper
• Hot glue gun and glue sticks
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