The Norris Museum in St Ives, Cambridgeshire had organised a children’s Easter Bonnet crafting competition as part of an event that was meant to be running today. They have now announced that this will be taking place across social media and are asking you to share photos of your wonderful creations with them over the Easter weekend!

The competition is open to all children aged 16 and under and you can enter by sharing a photo of your bonnet anytime from Good Friday through to Easter Monday, 13th April 2020.

The winning children will be presented with a voucher that will allow them free entry into the museum’s family event days for six months. The Norris Museum is currently closed but the vouchers will be valid from when they reopen.

So how can you get involved? Head over to The Norris Museum’s Facebook page and download the template they have provided. You can also find a list of simple instructions to follow on how to craft your mini bonnet! Your entries should be decorated with an Easter theme and you will need to share a photo of you wearing your make for a chance to win. Be sure to include your name and age with your entry – the winners will be announced after the Easter weekend.

I had a go at making one of my own inspired by the Cambridge Art Makers’ #CovidCrafting challenge! From a pizza box to a fancy Spring bonnet – I downloaded the template, followed the instructions provided and used a few supplies from my craft stash.

If you have some yarn at home then have a go at making some pom-poms using just a fork! I painted my bonnet with some white acrylic paint, used petals from faux flowers and then added some ribbon too.

What do you think? I am really pleased with how it turned out.

I will be sure to check out the entries of The Norris Museum‘s competition throughout the weekend. Let us know in the comments below if you are going to take part or tell us about what other Easter crafting projects you have planned!

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