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Big Summer Takeover - Cool Crafting
It’s Week 7 — welcome back! We hope your week is going brilliantly.
This blog is all about one of our favourite things at Hallmark: making and creating. From drawing and painting to designing, writing and photography — creativity is part of our DNA. Without it, there would be no Hallmark!
So, without further ado, we’re diving into a week full of inspiration to help you get creative. Whether you're picking up a paintbrush, pen, or taking on one of Janet's brilliant challenges, we’ve got plenty of ideas to keep your imagination buzzing.
JANET’S CHALLENGES
Download, print or read – let the challenge commence!
Janet’s back with a fresh batch of challenges — and yes, we’ve tried them all with our own kids!
You might remember Janet from Week 4… or perhaps you haven’t yet had the pleasure. She’s our resident hamster and champion of all things silly. Janet thrives on being funny, unpredictable and, well… just being Janet.
Our favourite challenge this week? Trying to talk to someone without showing your teeth — utterly hilarious and surprisingly tricky!
Janet’s challenges are designed to be done anywhere, anytime. They’re perfect for those moments when you need a quick burst of fun — and best of all, you can download them or simply read them straight from your device.
Download here.
DOODLE ON
Download, grab your paints and pens, and get set to draw!
This playful sheet is packed with quirky prompts to spark your imagination — and to draw on! Turn a squashed tomato into a face, a blob of mustard into a blond quiff, a gherkin into a skateboarding character… and that’s just the beginning.
Download here.
Download here.
CARDBOARD BOX DRESS UP
Download, print or read – then imagine and make!
Who knew a cardboard box could become so many things? Our inspiration sheet is just the beginning. With a little imagination (and maybe some tape), you can turn recycling into all sorts of dress-up delights: fabulous new hairstyles, hats, glasses, big shoes, bags, tails, a lovely beard, a mythical creature, a pirate hat — and even a dinosaur!
It’s all about transforming the everyday into something extraordinary. So grab a box, get creative, and see what you can become!
Download here.
BISCUIT DECORATING
Watch from your device, grab some biscuits and icing — and get decorating!
All you need are plain biscuits and some icing pens, then let your imagination take over. Draw your favourite characters, creatures, colours, shapes or patterns. You could even decorate your family and friends, pets, teachers or toys!
We’ve taken inspiration from some of our favourite Hallmark collections — Magical Botanicals x Liz Harry, Better Together plushes, and of course, our iconic Forever Friends bear.
