So
the freshest trend among primary school and middle school kids is not a video
game, a TV show or a movie. It’s not an app, a song with an accompanying silly
dance or a boy band. The latest thing that kids are crazy about is a crafting
phenomenon called LOOM BANDS.
So
basically, loom bands are these colourful rubber bracelets that you make by
weaving these little rubber bands together with a hook. I can’t make them
myself because I have two left hands but my 10 year old brother is a pro. He is
so into making these bracelets that he passed on a Guardians of the Galaxy Lego
set and chose to get tons of those rubber bands instead at a toy store over the
weekend.
What
I love about this trend is not only that it encourages kids to use their hands
and get creative but it also has aesthetic and fashion value. You can stack a
few for some unique arm candy or add an edgy charm. Even Kate Middleton was
spotted wearing a few so they are definitely on-trend in the fashion world.
Here is some "loomspiration" for you. ;) The packs of rubber bands cost anything from R15-R40
and come in tons of different colours. There are also various videos online that
will teach you how to loom but I suggest you go to your nearest little sibling,
cousin, niece or nephew and ask them to make you a few. You can pay them (R5
per band is the going rate I think but you should pay extra for the more
intricate ones) for their effort, give them a huge confidence boost and be on trend
all at the same time!
How
do you feel about loom bands?
Until
next time
Love
and sparkles
Zaakira
xox
