Colour-in puzzle for children

Lovely craft idea for little jigsaw lovers

When the days get shorter and youngsters spend more time indoors, craft ideas become very popular. Children's jigsaw puzzles are all the rage at the moment, so we’d like to show you how easy it is to make one yourself. This heart-shaped puzzle is made up of just a small number of pieces, so it's ideal for younger children. The edding range of Funtastics fibre pens is completely child-friendly – a great choice for kids who just want to let go and colour to their heart's content. Available in a handy box, there are 18 cheerful colours to choose from. The ink washes off skin easily and can be washed out of most fabrics at 40°C.

Category: Craft ideas for kids
Products: Markers and pens for children
Materials: Paper, carton and cardboard
Difficulty: Easy peasy
Downloads: Images (ZIP)

Step-by-step

Step 1

You can see all the materials you need at a glance in our photo. You'll need the edding 14 Funtastics fibre pens for children. These are available in a choice of 18 colours. If you like, you can print out our template for the faces.

Step 2

Children can decorate the heart in bright colours any way they like. To make the little monster shapes, simply create areas of colour by scribbling.

Step 3

You'll find lots of funny faces on our template to help you create the mini monsters. Kids can let their imaginations run wild – the main thing is to have fun!