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From present ideas to party food, find all your Christmas inspiration here.

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From present ideas to party food, find all your Christmas inspiration here.

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Looking for a 'wow' craft present for 7yr old

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Florabella · 01/12/2017 11:16

I'm struggling for a main present for my daughter. She loves crafts, but I can't find anything with enough of a wow factor (as a comparison her brother is getting Lego boost robot). She always seems to get more small things, but I'd really like to have a main present for her like her siblings have.
Any suggestions?

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Nearlyadoctor · 01/12/2017 11:22

What is she into? Hobbies etc or do you definitely want a craft type present? Possibly a sewing machine and some fabrics, threads etc

Florabella · 01/12/2017 11:32

She enjoys playing piano, but she is really a craft girl, loves drawing and painting (or being on technology, but none of them are having screens for presents!)

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haggisaggis · 01/12/2017 11:35

Can you get her a storage box of some sort and stuff it full of craft stuff? I got my niece an A4 plastic drawer set last year and bought loads of bits and pieces to go in it, and apparently it went down quite well!

FreeButtonBee · 01/12/2017 11:37

If you look on pinterest, there are some quite nice craft box ideas. Those little mini suitcases, filled with lots of bits but when they are all together they look much more impressive. Or what about an easel?

elQuintoConyo · 01/12/2017 11:38

A box with a HUGE amount of stuff in so she can start scrapbooking? You could have a handful of pre-printed photos of her and friends/family to get her started off.

They'd be lovely keepsakes when she is older, too.

Titsywoo · 01/12/2017 11:39

Something like this www.localartshop.co.uk/royal-langnickel-drawing-sketching-easel-set-124-pieces-rea6250.html?

ShowMeTheElf · 01/12/2017 11:43

Paper a wall in her room while she sleeps on Christmas eve with this
It will have a wow factor at least!

Florabella · 01/12/2017 12:01

Oh, that easel set is interesting, that is the kind of thing she would like. She would love the wallpaper, but it's not happening!!!! (Putting house on the market in Feb)

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Fresh01 · 01/12/2017 13:30

Can you make up a basket with a large Hama bead set, Aqua beads, one of mine got a large handled tub of felt tips from Paperchase last year that was a huge hit, A3 size sketch pad (TKMaxx always has these), a simple sewing set, threading bead set to make bracelets, gel pens etc. So lots of sets to make it look like a big gift. Can add paints and glitter depending how brave you are : )

maximu · 01/12/2017 14:01

A potters wheel?

WildRosesGrow · 01/12/2017 14:05

I've just ordered my daughter a 3D pen, you could add extras like more coloured filaments and stencils. I bought a Polaroid Play, as they seemed to have good reviews on Amazon:
www.amazon.co.uk/Polaroid-Play-3D-Special-Available/dp/B06Y5QMHK3/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=3d%20pen&ie=UTF8&qid=1512137084&sr=8-3&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21

Emily7708 · 01/12/2017 14:11

I’ve bought this craft desk for DD and stocked it with a few bits

www.hobbycraft.co.uk/artists-loft-craft-creative-centre-art-desk/612388-1000

Or would your DD like a sewing machine? They have some lovely beginners machines on Hobbycraft website.

YesILikeItToo · 01/12/2017 14:18

Rock Tumblers seem popular.

Stompythedinosaur · 01/12/2017 14:18

My dd1 is nearly 7 and likes crafts. I know what you mean about lacking a 'wow' present.

I'm getting her a blo pens set and a light up tracing pad . I did consider a box of ceramic pens, paint and ceramic items to decorate (can get these from Baker Ross) which she would have liked too.

Florabella · 01/12/2017 14:19

Thank, some great ideas. Her big sister already has a 3D pen she can use, but it was that type of thing we are thinking of. Unfortunately we have no room for a desk, and somehow the hamper doesn't give the sand wow as both her siblings presents.

I'm off to investigate the potters wheel as she did a pottery class in the summer and loved it

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SavoyCabbage · 01/12/2017 14:26

My dd loves a Djeco kit.

ShowMeTheElf · 01/12/2017 16:24

Popping back to say that my arty youngest LOVED her mini-movie camera at that age. A small adult one, not a kids one: really simple to use, not too expensive, and so many little movies made, messages to friends etc. I think it was a Vivitar, and we bought a little kit with it which included a table top tripod and a few other bits. very creative and tied in with love of technology...

whimsical1975 · 01/12/2017 16:34

What about a camera? My DD10 also loves all things crafty and also loves taking photos. We've got her the Instax Mini 9 (they come in gorgeous pastel colours) and print as you take the pic. Super fun gift!

Aweektilltheseason · 01/12/2017 16:36

Djeco craft kits, some are more involved than others...stunning and great quality.

Pashazade · 01/12/2017 16:44

There's a paper making kit you can get. Got one from Amazon for my ds.

Lancelottie · 01/12/2017 16:56

For a potter's wheel, wouldn't you also need a kiln, though?

I wouldn't recommend rock tumblers. They sit there grinding away grumpily for aeons before offering you a handful of smoothish gravel.

I'm trying to think which kits and crafts did get heavy use -- mostly the massive paint or felt pen sets, but candle making went down well, and chocolate-making, and those plaster of Paris moulds for figurines.

Navegante · 01/12/2017 16:58

A sewing machine

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LineysRunner · 01/12/2017 17:01

My sister had a spirograph.

glitterbiscuits · 01/12/2017 17:22

A potters wheel?

oobedobe · 01/12/2017 20:26

What about a tie-dye set and some plain white t-shirts, bags, socks etc or some classes/workshops at a local art studio/pottery painting place.

There is a thing called gemmies, which might appeal?
www.amazon.co.uk/Gemmies-65010-Design-Studio-Toy/dp/B01CJKRV00/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=gemmies%20design%20studio&ie=UTF8&qid=1512159599&sr=8-1&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21

Slime factory?
www.amazon.co.uk/Slime-Factory/dp/B075MDT4JD/ref=pd_sim_21_28?psc=1&_encoding=UTF8&refRID=59G9M0YZVXPYPKCHFHBW&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21

Or the make your own surprise toy thing?

Num noms make your own nail polish?
www.amazon.co.uk/Num-Noms-Nail-Polish-Maker/dp/B06XSQ8RP8/ref=sr_1_3?s=kids&keywords=num%20noms&ie=UTF8&qid=1512159663&sr=1-3&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21

Make your own build a bear?
www.amazon.co.uk/Build-Bear-Stuffin-Station-Craft/dp/B019K8L3IK/ref=pd_rhf_dp_s_cp_0_10?psc=1&_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_wg=8JPI2&pd_rd_i=B019K8L3IK&pd_rd_w=q7TnH&refRID=ZEVW5EG6BYQ737YS9AA0&pd_rd_r=ZEVW5EG6BYQ737YS9AA0&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21

Sew cool machine
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B06W9HKT1D/ref=s9_acsd_zwish_hd_bw_bOdVWR_c_x_w?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_p=a16e310b-54d6-532e-a9a3-0ebcac855d80&pf_rd_r=Y7C4QA0Y5523RSRNW59A&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-6&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=364048031&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21

Can you tell I was researching craft gifts last night!

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