animal jar toppers Make your own menagerie of jam-jar lids

Make colourful animal jar toppers as storage for kids’ bits and bobs. Wash out used jam jars and leave to dry. Take a selection of plastic animals and stick to the centre of the lids using strong glue. In a ventilated space, spray paint each in a vibrant shade.

Why not swap farm animals for safari creatures or even dinosaurs? Papo Farm Animals Figurines mini tub is similar, £16.99, John Lewis. Spray paint, from £4.50, Wilko.