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

And there's more

My 11yo daughter made these ????

Two more made by my ds aged 11 an autism aware keyring and a creeper keyring

My daughter just made these covers for her sunglasses out of loom bands. No adult help requested or given! She's 10.

My daughters creation of Elsa, Rapunzel and Mini Mouse, xx

Here we go loom bands from my 9 year old. No you tube.. no photo. . All from frozen

A wig - made by my 11 year old daughter??

a very small selection of dd collection!

A flower fairy garden - made by my 7 year old daughter.

Ever the creative one my 5 year old wouldn't give up and her 10 year old sister's tutorial was enjoyed but ignored - this is the "Hannahway" bracelet :-)

Guinea Pig by my daughter aged 12

This is 'Animal' from the muppets drumming, made by my 9 year old daughter.

Rainbow loom phone cover on phone.

Rainbow loom bag that can really be used.

by Amy

A selection of bracelets, rings and charms

by Natalie

Daniel (age 6) made Iron Man with a bit of help for the eyes and an added loop at the top (his own idea!) to attach to his suitcase!

DD (aged 9) wants me to put up a few of her other creations, to go with the g&t.

monsters,
a burger, candy cane and chicken leg,
headphones and a mug.

My 14 year old has been thoroughly entertained by loom bands the entire first 3 weeks of the school holidays! Here are her best creations so far...

lipstick case

My daughter has been busy with these for ages leading to my son also becoming an enthusiastic 'loomer'. Here are some of their offerings;

Here are some more of her loom bands. (My wife's name is Zoe).

And here are my son's bands. All his own work (age 8).

Gumball machine, women, niall from one direction, 3d princess, backpack, gymnast, handbag and ice cream cone made by my daughter (10).

Lipstick holder from my 10 year old. She's very proud of this!

Loom Zoo by WyrdChick aged 9 - parrot, panda, hippo, zebra, tiger, flamingo, snake & turtle .

Middle Son (aged 10) made a beautiful unicorn - he is very proud of it!

Eldest Son (aged 11) made this funky headphones!