Chain making is a compulsive activity to entertain a wide age range, & a pack in almost anyone's stocking (or earlier) should buy several minutes of peace & yield a satisfying reward. The standard pack contains 72 strips of paper, fully gummed on one side, to make over six metres of chain. The metallic version (07037)

Includes:: 36 strips, in six glistening colours making nearly three metres of chain.

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Quilling is an ancient art form which is currently enjoying a revival. The paper strips are wound round the quilling tool, released, then glued & shaped to make two-dimensional figures. Once the skill is mastered all manner of quirky characters can be made to stick onto the scene provided. The pack

Includes:: 20 googly eyes, enough for ten two-eyed characters or perhaps 20 one-eyed aliens! Full instructions are included in this great value starter kit. Scenes include farmyard, countryside, outer space, beach, garden & undersea.

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Just the thing for when the need arises: fifty strawberry-scented leaves enriched with naturally anti-bacterial tea tree oil that dissolve in a small amount of water to create a rich, soapy lather. The compact & hygienic case is small enough to keep in a bag or pocket, & an ideal gift for a friend who enjoys travelling or camping. ...

It's so easy to lose track of time when you're out in the city shopping, meeting with friends or playing on the swings; before you know it, some pesky traffic warden has decorated your windscreen with parking tickets. Avoid forking out on fines with this essential device. Simply enter the time at which your paid parking expires using the simple two-button console & this motorist's friend beeps loudly ten minutes, & then again five minutes before your time is up. A thoughtful gift for an absent-minded friend. ...

This Mini Water Snake is difficult to catch or hold onto, & springs unexpectedly out of your grip as the centre slides through the outer sleeve & the inner rapidly becomes the outer, quickly releasing itself from your grasp. It is a water-filled rubber tube & the liquid inside is mesmerising as it is shiny & can be seen to swirl with movement. A fiddle toy novelty that will be popular for many years to come. ...

Bugs will be viewed to advantage in this handy little bug viewer. Pop the bug inside, snap on the magnifying lid & view him with ease
- with no chance of losing him until he has been viewed from every angle. An excellent way for children to learn about nature.
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