I used to love making patterns and pictures with these when i was little and then just a couple of weeks ago when OH and I were out looking for extra birthday presents for Faith, i saw these and had a blast from the past. OH wasnt sure and had never seen them before, but as they were quite cheap for a small packet of 1000 mixed beads (midi size), we bought a couple of packs with a couple of shape plates. We didnt really expect much enthusiasm from Faith but she loves them! Shes even taken one of the ironed patterns home with her so that she can take it to school tomorrow to do a show and tell about it.
Ive found i still enjoy doing them, its quite relaxing too and its nice that we now have something we both enjoy doing together when Brandon is in bed.
Weve said she can iron the ones she really likes and use them to decorate her bedroom. Its amazing how quiet it keeps her too! She normally doesnt stop talking from morning til night!
You can also buy these in box sets to make specific pictures like animals, princesses, lion king and some boyish ones too.
So if you have creative children who like hands on sort of things then i definately advise these as a stocking filler for xmas!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_0_4 ... refix=hama
You can buy them cheaper on ebay and also sold in The Entertainer toy shop too.
