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Eco-friendly children’s toys that you can build yourself!

Eco-friendly toys that you can build yourself!

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Nurturing curious minds
and inspiring kids of all ages

Less screen time,
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**Sign up SAVE!** Sign up to our mailing list and you’ll SAVE 20% on your first Build Your Own kit!⁠
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PLUS, you’ll be the first to hear about our awesome new product launches, exclusive offers and much more.⁠
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Head on over to buildyourownkits.com today to sign up and SAVE! ⁠
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And don’t forget, we offer FREE standard shipping on all orders.⁠
⁠
20% saving available when you purchase via www.buildyourownkits.com only.

Did you know that there are more than 600 species

Did you know that there are more than 600 species of moss in the UK? And that some have really cool names like Glittering Wood, Swans Neck, Spring Turf and Silk Forklet! ⁠
⁠
Yo has been having great fun this week exploring different types of moss with his Build Your Own Microscope. What should he examine next?⁠
⁠
Don’t forget you can download FREE Fact & Find Explorer cards from our website and start your own adventures. There are 12 to collect. Just head to buildyourownkits.com to download yours today!⁠
⁠
Spot something cool? Be sure to tag us #BYOKits – we’d love to see what you find!⁠

Happy customers make us super happy! Thank you so

Happy customers make us super happy! Thank you so much 😊.⁠
⁠
Exclusive to @notonthehighstreet, our personalised Telescope kits are hand-personalised by our studio team to create an extra thoughtful, unique gift.⁠
⁠
Children will have great fun building this award-winning, eco-friendly kit themselves. And with an extending focus lens and specialist 16x magnification they can even explore craters on the moon!⁠
⁠
Head on over to @notonthehighstreet to find our more or to purchase.⁠

**GIVEWAY** To celebrate Random Acts of Kindness D

**GIVEWAY** To celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day, we’ve got a fantastic prize bundle to giveaway! ⁠
⁠
Times are tough right now, and we want to help you spread a little kindness to a loved one and brighten up their day 😊. Maybe they need some help entertaining the children, maybe they deserve a tasty treat – or both!⁠
⁠
So, we’ve teamed up with our fabulous friends at @thewildteabar to give you the chance to WIN a scrumptious, full-filled prize for your friend or loved one – a great way to let them know they’re doing a great job! ⁠
⁠
The lucky nominated winner will receive a super cool Build Your Own Paper Plane Launcher PLUS a box of 6 x delicious Wild Tea Bar Chocolate Brownies. Awesome!⁠
⁠
To be in with a chance of winning this fab prize bundle for your loved one, all you need to do is:⁠
• TAG a friend or loved one who deserves a little extra kindness (each tag is a new entry)⁠
• FOLLOW both @byokits AND @thewildteabar⁠
• You don’t need to like or share, but it always helps 😊⁠
⁠
You can enter multiple times, but make sure you tag your friends/loved ones in separate comments or it won’t count. ⁠
⁠
The giveaway starts 7am Wednesday 17th February and ends 7pm Saturday 20th February 2021. One winner will be picked at random and announced on Monday (22/02/21). ⁠
⁠
This giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed or affiliated with Instagram. Entrants must be 18+ and UK residents. ⁠
⁠
Good luck everyone! Get spreading that kindness 😊.⁠

It’s Pancake Day and Yo has been busy cooking up

It’s Pancake Day and Yo has been busy cooking up a storm in the kitchen! Eggs and flour are everywhere but he’s had great fun making the yummiest pancakes. Good work Yo!⁠
⁠
What tasty toppings should he add to his pancakes? What are your favourites?⁠

Bring the moon into your bedroom this half-term wi

Bring the moon into your bedroom this half-term with our super cool Moon model!⁠
⁠
Our brilliant paper engineers have created a fantastic, boredom-busting activity that we think you will love. All you need to do to build your very own paper Moon model is print, cut out and glue.⁠
⁠
It’s great fun to build, and even comes with a globe stand so that you can show off your Moon with pride.⁠
⁠
To download your FREE Moon model and step-by-step instructions, head to the ‘Makes’ page of our website.⁠
⁠
We’d love to see your Moon model too, so don’t forget to tag us #BYOKits! ⁠
⁠
Happy Building 😊.⁠

Spring is on its way and there’s so much to expl

Spring is on its way and there’s so much to explore.⁠
⁠
Yo is heading out with his Build Your Own Microscope this weekend to see what he can find! ⁠
⁠
Thank you so much to one of our fantastic Build Your Own STEMgineers for sharing this fabulous photo with us. Checking out beach finds under the microscope – awesome fun!⁠
⁠
Find something cool this half-term? Be sure to let us know, tag us #BYOKits⁠

Did you know that tonight in the UK there will be

Did you know that tonight in the UK there will be a New Moon? ⁠
⁠
This means that the moon won’t be visible in our night skies; without the light of the moon, this is the perfect time for stargazing! 🔭.⁠
⁠
We’ll be heading out with our Build Your Own telescope to see what we can see.⁠
⁠
Let us know if you spot something cool⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
Photo by Brandon Kiau on Unsplash⁠

Ready for some Moon-tastic fun this half-term? 🌙⁠
⁠
Our clever paper engineers have designed a super cool model of the Moon for you to make at home. Complete with oceans and seas, craters and Apollo landing sites – it’s totally awesome!⁠
⁠
All you need to do to build your very own paper Moon model is print, cut out and glue.⁠
⁠
To download your FREE Moon model and step-by-step instructions, head to the ‘Makes’ page of our website. It even comes with a globe stand so that you can display your Moon with pride.⁠
⁠
We’d love to see your Moon model too, so don’t forget to tag us #BYOKits! ⁠
⁠
Happy Building 😊.⁠

Happy customers really do make our day! Thank you

Happy customers really do make our day! Thank you 😊.⁠
⁠
Exclusive to @notonthehighstreet, our personalised Paper Plane Launcher kits are hand-personalised by our Hampshire-based studio team to create an extra special gift.⁠
⁠
This award-winning kit comes with 10 x Fold ‘n’ Fly planes, and 4 cool scoring targets. The nifty planes can reach up to an incredible 10 metres! Awesome.⁠
⁠
Head on over to @notonthehighstreet to purchase. Any questions? Ask away!⁠
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#buildyourownkits #paperfantastic #stemtoys #stemtoysforkids #paperengineering #paperengineer #lessscreentime #familytimefun #plasticfreepackaging #lessplastic #ecofriendlylifestyle #ecofriendlygifts #plasticfreeliving #plasticfreelife #ecofriendlytoys #ecofriendlyliving #giftideasforkids #lessplastic #lockdownfun #lockdownlearning #halftermfun⁠

Have you spotted our giveaway in this week’s spe

Have you spotted our giveaway in this week’s special edition of @first_news?⁠
⁠
Pick up a copy today (or check out the digital issue) and you could WIN a Build Your Own Marble Run! There are 13 prizes up for grabs.⁠
⁠
Good luck!

Keep your eyes peeled for a fun NEW Build Your Own

Keep your eyes peeled for a fun NEW Build Your Own ‘Make’ launching soon!⁠
⁠
Super fun and easy to make, our latest ‘Make’ will be a great way to keep kids occupied this half-term. (Grown-ups might even get time to enjoy a hot cup of tea in peace 😊).⁠
⁠
Each BYO ‘Make’ has been carefully designed by our clever paper engineers for you to try at home. We’d love for you to get involved!⁠
⁠
More details coming soon, so stay tuned…⁠

Calling all Build Your Own STEMgineers – we need

Calling all Build Your Own STEMgineers – we need you!⁠
⁠
Our clever paper engineers are always on the lookout for cool ideas for new products. What would you like to see next?⁠
⁠
It’s so much fun working from paper and board, with a little creativity these eco-friendly materials can be adapted to create super fun kits.⁠
⁠
We’d love to hear your brilliant ideas!⁠
⁠
Pop a comment below or drop us an email at byo@paperengine.com – you can even send us a drawing of your idea if you like. ⁠
⁠
We can’t wait to hear your creative ideas! Thank you BYO STEMgineers 😊. You are awesome!⁠

Did you know that if you sign up to our mailing li

Did you know that if you sign up to our mailing list you can SAVE 20% on your first Build Your Own purchase?⁠
⁠
PLUS, you’ll also be the first to hear about our awesome new product launches, special offers and more.⁠
⁠
Head on over to buildyourownkits.com to sign up today and save! ⁠
⁠
20% saving available when you purchase via our website only. FREE standard shipping on all orders.⁠

Have you spotted our marble-ous giveaway in this w

Have you spotted our marble-ous giveaway in this week’s @beano_official magazine?⁠
⁠
Pick up a copy today and you could WIN a Build Your Own Marble Run! There are TEN prizes up for grabs. ⁠
⁠
Competition closes 3rd February.⁠
⁠
Good luck!⁠

Don’t forget you can SAVE 20% on any Build Your

Don’t forget you can SAVE 20% on any Build Your Own kit this week! ⁠
⁠
Beat the boredom of lockdown, or buy as a fun-filled gift. Our eco-friendly, STEM-inspired kits are awesome for inspiring young minds and encouraging kids to enjoy tech-free time.⁠
⁠
Head to our Build Your Own website to order your kit today and SAVE. FREE SHIPPING on all orders.⁠
Which kit will you choose?⁠
⁠
Offer applies to kits bought via our Build Your Own website only and is valid until midnight on Sunday 24th January 2021.⁠

Load More… Follow on Instagram

Come and see what we’re up to

SOCIAL MEDIA

#BYOKITS

**Sign up SAVE!** Sign up to our mailing list and

**Sign up SAVE!** Sign up to our mailing list and you’ll SAVE 20% on your first Build Your Own kit!⁠
⁠
PLUS, you’ll be the first to hear about our awesome new product launches, exclusive offers and much more.⁠
⁠
Head on over to buildyourownkits.com today to sign up and SAVE! ⁠
⁠
And don’t forget, we offer FREE standard shipping on all orders.⁠
⁠
20% saving available when you purchase via www.buildyourownkits.com only.

Did you know that there are more than 600 species

Did you know that there are more than 600 species of moss in the UK? And that some have really cool names like Glittering Wood, Swans Neck, Spring Turf and Silk Forklet! ⁠
⁠
Yo has been having great fun this week exploring different types of moss with his Build Your Own Microscope. What should he examine next?⁠
⁠
Don’t forget you can download FREE Fact & Find Explorer cards from our website and start your own adventures. There are 12 to collect. Just head to buildyourownkits.com to download yours today!⁠
⁠
Spot something cool? Be sure to tag us #BYOKits – we’d love to see what you find!⁠

Happy customers make us super happy! Thank you so

Happy customers make us super happy! Thank you so much 😊.⁠
⁠
Exclusive to @notonthehighstreet, our personalised Telescope kits are hand-personalised by our studio team to create an extra thoughtful, unique gift.⁠
⁠
Children will have great fun building this award-winning, eco-friendly kit themselves. And with an extending focus lens and specialist 16x magnification they can even explore craters on the moon!⁠
⁠
Head on over to @notonthehighstreet to find our more or to purchase.⁠

**GIVEWAY** To celebrate Random Acts of Kindness D

**GIVEWAY** To celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day, we’ve got a fantastic prize bundle to giveaway! ⁠
⁠
Times are tough right now, and we want to help you spread a little kindness to a loved one and brighten up their day 😊. Maybe they need some help entertaining the children, maybe they deserve a tasty treat – or both!⁠
⁠
So, we’ve teamed up with our fabulous friends at @thewildteabar to give you the chance to WIN a scrumptious, full-filled prize for your friend or loved one – a great way to let them know they’re doing a great job! ⁠
⁠
The lucky nominated winner will receive a super cool Build Your Own Paper Plane Launcher PLUS a box of 6 x delicious Wild Tea Bar Chocolate Brownies. Awesome!⁠
⁠
To be in with a chance of winning this fab prize bundle for your loved one, all you need to do is:⁠
• TAG a friend or loved one who deserves a little extra kindness (each tag is a new entry)⁠
• FOLLOW both @byokits AND @thewildteabar⁠
• You don’t need to like or share, but it always helps 😊⁠
⁠
You can enter multiple times, but make sure you tag your friends/loved ones in separate comments or it won’t count. ⁠
⁠
The giveaway starts 7am Wednesday 17th February and ends 7pm Saturday 20th February 2021. One winner will be picked at random and announced on Monday (22/02/21). ⁠
⁠
This giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed or affiliated with Instagram. Entrants must be 18+ and UK residents. ⁠
⁠
Good luck everyone! Get spreading that kindness 😊.⁠

It’s Pancake Day and Yo has been busy cooking up

It’s Pancake Day and Yo has been busy cooking up a storm in the kitchen! Eggs and flour are everywhere but he’s had great fun making the yummiest pancakes. Good work Yo!⁠
⁠
What tasty toppings should he add to his pancakes? What are your favourites?⁠

Bring the moon into your bedroom this half-term wi

Bring the moon into your bedroom this half-term with our super cool Moon model!⁠
⁠
Our brilliant paper engineers have created a fantastic, boredom-busting activity that we think you will love. All you need to do to build your very own paper Moon model is print, cut out and glue.⁠
⁠
It’s great fun to build, and even comes with a globe stand so that you can show off your Moon with pride.⁠
⁠
To download your FREE Moon model and step-by-step instructions, head to the ‘Makes’ page of our website.⁠
⁠
We’d love to see your Moon model too, so don’t forget to tag us #BYOKits! ⁠
⁠
Happy Building 😊.⁠

Spring is on its way and there’s so much to expl

Spring is on its way and there’s so much to explore.⁠
⁠
Yo is heading out with his Build Your Own Microscope this weekend to see what he can find! ⁠
⁠
Thank you so much to one of our fantastic Build Your Own STEMgineers for sharing this fabulous photo with us. Checking out beach finds under the microscope – awesome fun!⁠
⁠
Find something cool this half-term? Be sure to let us know, tag us #BYOKits⁠

Did you know that tonight in the UK there will be

Did you know that tonight in the UK there will be a New Moon? ⁠
⁠
This means that the moon won’t be visible in our night skies; without the light of the moon, this is the perfect time for stargazing! 🔭.⁠
⁠
We’ll be heading out with our Build Your Own telescope to see what we can see.⁠
⁠
Let us know if you spot something cool⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
Photo by Brandon Kiau on Unsplash⁠

Ready for some Moon-tastic fun this half-term? 🌙⁠
⁠
Our clever paper engineers have designed a super cool model of the Moon for you to make at home. Complete with oceans and seas, craters and Apollo landing sites – it’s totally awesome!⁠
⁠
All you need to do to build your very own paper Moon model is print, cut out and glue.⁠
⁠
To download your FREE Moon model and step-by-step instructions, head to the ‘Makes’ page of our website. It even comes with a globe stand so that you can display your Moon with pride.⁠
⁠
We’d love to see your Moon model too, so don’t forget to tag us #BYOKits! ⁠
⁠
Happy Building 😊.⁠

Happy customers really do make our day! Thank you

Happy customers really do make our day! Thank you 😊.⁠
⁠
Exclusive to @notonthehighstreet, our personalised Paper Plane Launcher kits are hand-personalised by our Hampshire-based studio team to create an extra special gift.⁠
⁠
This award-winning kit comes with 10 x Fold ‘n’ Fly planes, and 4 cool scoring targets. The nifty planes can reach up to an incredible 10 metres! Awesome.⁠
⁠
Head on over to @notonthehighstreet to purchase. Any questions? Ask away!⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
#buildyourownkits #paperfantastic #stemtoys #stemtoysforkids #paperengineering #paperengineer #lessscreentime #familytimefun #plasticfreepackaging #lessplastic #ecofriendlylifestyle #ecofriendlygifts #plasticfreeliving #plasticfreelife #ecofriendlytoys #ecofriendlyliving #giftideasforkids #lessplastic #lockdownfun #lockdownlearning #halftermfun⁠

Have you spotted our giveaway in this week’s spe

Have you spotted our giveaway in this week’s special edition of @first_news?⁠
⁠
Pick up a copy today (or check out the digital issue) and you could WIN a Build Your Own Marble Run! There are 13 prizes up for grabs.⁠
⁠
Good luck!

Keep your eyes peeled for a fun NEW Build Your Own

Keep your eyes peeled for a fun NEW Build Your Own ‘Make’ launching soon!⁠
⁠
Super fun and easy to make, our latest ‘Make’ will be a great way to keep kids occupied this half-term. (Grown-ups might even get time to enjoy a hot cup of tea in peace 😊).⁠
⁠
Each BYO ‘Make’ has been carefully designed by our clever paper engineers for you to try at home. We’d love for you to get involved!⁠
⁠
More details coming soon, so stay tuned…⁠

Calling all Build Your Own STEMgineers – we need

Calling all Build Your Own STEMgineers – we need you!⁠
⁠
Our clever paper engineers are always on the lookout for cool ideas for new products. What would you like to see next?⁠
⁠
It’s so much fun working from paper and board, with a little creativity these eco-friendly materials can be adapted to create super fun kits.⁠
⁠
We’d love to hear your brilliant ideas!⁠
⁠
Pop a comment below or drop us an email at byo@paperengine.com – you can even send us a drawing of your idea if you like. ⁠
⁠
We can’t wait to hear your creative ideas! Thank you BYO STEMgineers 😊. You are awesome!⁠

Did you know that if you sign up to our mailing li

Did you know that if you sign up to our mailing list you can SAVE 20% on your first Build Your Own purchase?⁠
⁠
PLUS, you’ll also be the first to hear about our awesome new product launches, special offers and more.⁠
⁠
Head on over to buildyourownkits.com to sign up today and save! ⁠
⁠
20% saving available when you purchase via our website only. FREE standard shipping on all orders.⁠

Have you spotted our marble-ous giveaway in this w

Have you spotted our marble-ous giveaway in this week’s @beano_official magazine?⁠
⁠
Pick up a copy today and you could WIN a Build Your Own Marble Run! There are TEN prizes up for grabs. ⁠
⁠
Competition closes 3rd February.⁠
⁠
Good luck!⁠

Don’t forget you can SAVE 20% on any Build Your

Don’t forget you can SAVE 20% on any Build Your Own kit this week! ⁠
⁠
Beat the boredom of lockdown, or buy as a fun-filled gift. Our eco-friendly, STEM-inspired kits are awesome for inspiring young minds and encouraging kids to enjoy tech-free time.⁠
⁠
Head to our Build Your Own website to order your kit today and SAVE. FREE SHIPPING on all orders.⁠
Which kit will you choose?⁠
⁠
Offer applies to kits bought via our Build Your Own website only and is valid until midnight on Sunday 24th January 2021.⁠

Load More… Follow on Instagram