I was recently contacted by this really awesome, unique art kit company called Arrterro.
They create eco-friendly art kits for children and adults alike.
You can see all they have to offer by going HERE.
They sent us one of their new wool felt bug kits to try.
My kids and I really enjoyed it!
The art kit lists that it is for ages 7+ which is pretty accurate. It required a lot of hand sewing. I was surprised to see Owen thoroughly enjoy himself. He sat for a full hour totally engrossed in the project.
He made this creative spider and egg sack hanging from a “web.”
…As well as a little caterpillar.
Reid needed a lot of help, but I let him commandeer the needle from time to time. The rest of the time he dictated how he wanted his “scorpion” to be made. 🙂
The materials were very nice quality and simple yet eclectic, which unlocked so many creative possibilities. I enjoyed making a bug or two (or four) myself :).
Our little bug creations looked right at home nestled in our wheat grass pots. They have since moved onto the boys’ collection shelf and Reid has taken them on a few exciting imaginary adventures already.
All in all we have really enjoyed our Artterro Eco Art Kit!
What I love about Arrterro is that they don’t just make creativity their passion, but they are socially and environmentally impassioned as well. All the kits are assembled and shipped from Goodwill Industries. I love that they support efforts in providing jobs to people in need. Most of the packaging is recyclable and/or reusable, and the materials are often made of recycled products. It’s a pleasure to support such a responsible, respectable company.
Today, Arrterro is offering all my readers 20% of their order by entering DELIA20 at checkout. This coupon code is good until April 6 (which might make this a great Easter basket treat). 🙂
AND…they are giving one of my readers a Wool Felt Bug Kit to enjoy as well!
Please keep these things in mind:
– The giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.
– To enter simply comment on this post. ONE comment per person. Duplicate entries will be deleted.
– The giveaway will run from Friday, March 22, 2013 at 7 am MDT to Monday, March 25, 2013 at 10 PM MDT.
GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED.
Erin Grover says
Looks like fun!
Michelle says
What great qualities for a creative company! I love the colors in the kit they sent you.
Stephanie says
Looks great in your plants!! Good kit.
Katie says
Looks like fun! I hate that all the "kits" out there are lots of packaging and plastic-y, it's nice to hear of one at least trying to be eco-friendly!
Laura J. says
Such a great little activity!
Julie Rosenhan says
That looks like fun! I'll have to check this company out and see what my boys would enjoy doing! Thanks for letting us know about them.
Melinda says
I love that brand! We sell them at the natural toy store where I get to work/play part-time. My daughter got the wire kit for Christmas and we had tons of fun making crowns with it. Glad the company is getting some love from you and all of your lovely blog followers!
Kristie says
Would I have to share this with my kids?
This is awesome. Good company, good product. Thanks for sharing a great company/product.
Cassie says
Looks like so much fun! I think my little ones would love it:)
hawkeyejlp says
What fun! My little person would love to get this in the mail!
Eleanor says
My kids would love these – they are so cute! (the kits, I mean, although my kids are definitely cute, too. )
Jenn AJennuineLife says
This looks amazingly fun and creative!
Elaine says
My kids are a little young, but they LOVE arts and crafts projects, and so do I!
Erin says
My little one would love that!
Lynn says
ooh-looks fun for both of us! thanks.
crazyestonian says
I love the fact that there is finally a company who makes non big-box-store craft kits for bigger kids. My daughter has long outgrown the preschooler sets, I am happy to see something that she would love!
Kimberly Pearlman says
What a fun time these would be to do with some bigger little kids! 🙂
Elizabeth says
Cute projects for rainy days!
Lindsay says
This is so cute, Delia! I love how they look in the grass.
Welcome to the Mouse House says
Adorable! I would love to try this out! I know my kids would be thrilled with it
Amy says
These are too cute!
Amanda says
What fun projects!
Lynn Walder says
Such wonderful creativity. I like the free form of the materials. Looks like it could keep a couple of kids occupied for an afternoon.
Amanda says
This looks neat 🙂 Thanks for a chance to win!
stephanie says
That looks like a lot of fun! What cute bugs you guys made!
Pattij says
Wow, such fun for kids! Would love one!
Evin5 at aol dot com
karle1 says
This would be so much fun to do with my boys!
Stacy
Ashley says
Super cute!
Rachael says
Looks like fun!
Jessica says
even though these make bugs, I think my nieces would like them!
jessicarwarfield at gmail dot com
Jennifer says
That looks like a lot of fun! My little person would love to get this in the mail!
Emilia says
with 2 boys, this will be just the inspiration to get them sewing! thanks
Tiffany says
It looks like you all had a blast!
LeeAnne says
Cool! I think my boys would love these!!
Sadie says
This would be a great rainy day project for my girls.
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Alibé Made says
I would love to give this to one of my nieces, and maybe do it with them! Super Cute!
souffle says
That looks super fun!
Megan says
Cute. I’d love to make some bugs with my little guy.