HelloBeeBox

Recently I discovered a lovely box, full of wonderful arts and crafts activities for children. We chose the transport themed box, as little person enjoys anything transport related and 3 year happily joins in. 

HelloBeeBox are 'beautiful craft boxes to keep little hands busy'. Our box certainly kept the kids busy!

What's included

HelloBeeBox have a huge selection to choose from, and after having a think about it, we decided the transport theme box was the one for us.

Children love opening their packages, and I love how beautifully it was wrapped for the kids to unwrap (a real surprise). 

The transport themed box came with 4 exciting activities:

• car hanging decoration
• Paint your own magnets
• Make your own car model
• Sew your own sailing boat

Our adventure began with the activity involving painting your own magnets. The children happily shared out the magnets, little person decorating the ship and younger sibling took charge of the aeroplane. Everything needed to paint these beautiful handmade plaster magnets was included. Both children thoroughly enjoyed the vibrant colour paints provided, and they've loved their masterpieces sitting proudly on the fridge door. 

The second activity we undertook (I say we, but it was little person who did this on his own) was the 'make your own car model'. I loved how the car you decorate and design is made out of wood, it's great to see use of materials that won't clog up the planet further! It was a wonderful arts activity, involving not only painting and designing but also placing the wheels and buttons correctly enabling the car to stand. The task itself wasn't overly complicated, meaning little person didn't have to ask for much help, and that is great. It's lovely to see children celebrate their achievements. The threading of pipe cleaners was a nice coordination task too! 

I won't lie, I think I was far more excited about 'Sew your own sailing boat' than the kids. I couldn't wait for little person to finally try his hands at a spot of sewing! The felt boat pieces come with small cut out holes, helping guide the child with where to sew along, and of course for safety reasons the needle provided is plastic (so would't flare too well if no holes). I was truly impressed how well little person put the boat together, and only needed a little help with stuffing it! There are so many items provided to decorate the boat, and I'm sure all children will love this activity as much as mine. His completed masterpiece sits proudly on his pillow! 

The last activity provided in the box was 'Car hanging decoration', and this is one little person saved for last. Once again, it is wonderful to see the car is a lovely wooden car (we are trying to cut down plastic). Alongside the car (with already attached hanging string), you have black buttons to attach for wheels, glitter, PVA glue, paints and much more. Both children have once again been able to happily decorate the car, and have had tremendous amounts of fun doing so. 

As well as all the necessary pieces for each task, lot's of extra stickers and sequins were included. 

The instructions were very easy to follow, and 7 year old had zero issues reading and comprehending these. As so many other pieces have been added, children are free to decorate and create how they want, or can simply follow the instructions. 

What we think

Little person has thoroughly enjoyed each and every task, and it has been wonderful that most tasks have enabled 3 year old to join in, the activities haven't been complicated so 3 year old hasn't had to sit on the bench. 

I've been very impressed with the quality of products as well as the overall packaging. I'm also elated at noting the wooden pieces included, as we have as a family made a conscious effort to reduce plastic. The boxes are most certainly beautiful craft boxes, and with handmade items and wooden items it makes the boxes feel so much more exquisite! 

I would highly recommend taking a look at the available boxes and trying one out! Click here for more info.