The Mumsnet Summer Loom Band Challenge - £200 of Hobbycraft vouchers up for grabs

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Cabin fever setting in when the school holidays have barely begun? Wondering how on earth you're going to keep the DC entertained for six (gulp) whole weeks? Introducing...the Mumsnet Summer Loom Band Challenge.

For anyone who has been living under a rock for the last few months doesn't know what loom-banding is, here's a quick guide.

Like those of you who saw it, we at MNHQ were most impressed with the loom band dress that recently sold for more than £170,000 on eBay, and it got us wondering what loom brilliance Mumsnetters' offspring were capable of.

Post pictures of your DC's best creations below, and our favourite (loom band gin bottle anyone?) will win a £100 Hobbycraft voucher, with two £50 vouchers available for runners-up.

The competition is open until midnight on Sunday 10 August.

In hope and solidarity - September will be soon be looming (oh yes, we went there),
MNHQ x

Some of the bracelets my eight year old has made, these keep her quiet for hours ;)

Thanks I was so proud of her! Took her awhile but she did it ! I had to perform a couple of band recoveries along the way lol x

@polonium I did and she did a very shy grin :) she and her two little brothers are playing with them as we speak!! Makes a nice change to barbies lol!! X

I made an angry Bird. I'm 34 and a half... The shame! I'd like to post a photo but it won't let me. Its a jpeg... Any ideas why not? Thx

Hibiscus Flower Bracelet and unicorn image by my 12 year old daughter
Bag and lifesaver bracelet by my 8 year old daughter

Unicorn image by my 12 year old daughter.

Things I have been asked to make xx I think i enjoy these more than the kids xxx

From my dd aged 10 - green monkey

Also from my dd aged 10 - rainbow treble clef

Fishtail bracelet by dd aged 5

Bracelet by dd aged 7

10yo DD1'S dragon. She's made a few different ones but this is the only one I could find!

If Sam Innes' mum or dad is a Mumsnetter, they could submit the thong he made.

Dd age 11 made a girl with various accessories which you can dress her up with. She has made a dress, 2 skirts, a necklace and a bracelet.

Update on the nonsale of the loom dress. Very disappointing.

But not unexpected...

I can't do them to save my life. Can anyone recommend a good instruction site? I want to teach them DN who is coming to visit me and they have never done them.
I have bought a kit, but was totally clueless, and the instructions were as clear as mud!

YouTube is your friend.

laymiz - youtube is your friend.

ds (11) and dd (9) have followed the massively complicated instructions, which are one step at a time on youtube (still gave us an afternoon of blood sweat and tears, but great perseverance!)
Will post the results when I get round to photographs.

Any particular youtube video? I have tried a couple of them, but I am still useless. I think I have gathered all the kit they will need. Thousands of loom bands, hooks, a long plactis rack with pegs, hooks, and 'charms'. Think they may end up teaching me!

Twisted bracelet
Leopard spot bracelet
Hexa fish bracelet

by Amy

The food factory:-

French fries
Pizza
Cup cake

by Amy