When you shop for your kids—whether it’s for a birthday, a holiday, or a rainy-day activity—you want to know you’re picking something worth their time. Something your kids will enjoy, learn from, and maybe even be proud to show off.
That’s why we’re so excited to share this news with you: two of our Purple Ladybug products just won 2025 Right Start Awards—and that win is really a win for you.
This kind of recognition means the products you’ve been choosing for your kids have earned the approval or parents, teachers, and childhood experts who know what truly matters during playtime.
What Are the Right Start Awards?
The Right Start Awards are held every year to highlight standout toys, crafts, books, and baby gear. Each product is tested by real families and reviewed by child development professionals who care about how well something works in everyday use.
Each item is evaluated for:
- Safety
- Creativity
- Educational value
- Engagement
- Quality
Only the products that impress the kids and grown-ups make the final list. Winning products will be featured in the printed issue of Right Start Awards Guide 2025 (available on October 2) and sent to thousands of families across the UK.
If you’re looking for trusted, thoroughly tested recommendations, this guide is one of the best places to start.
The Products That Made the Winner List
Let’s take a closer look at the two Purple Ladybug products crafts that earned this special recognition.
🌈 Rainbow Scratch Mini Notes
This kit turns simple note cards into a hands-on art experience that kids love. Each card features a matte black coating that scratches away to reveal a burst of rainbow colors underneath. With 159 sturdy cards and 2 bamboo stylus pens, the possibilities for creativity are endless—art, writing, games, or doodling.
Our Rainbow Scratch Notes help develop
- Fine motor skills through pen control and hand movements
- Self-expression as your kids draw, write messages, or create patterns
- Focus and patience by encouraging your kids to slow down and enjoy the process
- Creative thinking with no rules, lines or limitation
These scratch notes are perfect for classrooms, gift baskets, travel, or quiet time at home. They’re also a hit with adults! Parents love using them for lunchbox notes, quick reminders, thank-you tags, office memos, and more.
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💎 Sparkly Jewelry Box
This all-in-one kit turns a plain jewelry box into a fun, sparkly craft that your kids can design themselves. With over 1,500 colorful gems and a smooth, ready-to-decorate surface, it’s the perfect mix of creativity and hands-on fun. Kids can follow the included templates for guidance or come up with a totally unique design.
Our Sparkly Jewelry Box Craft Kit helps build:
- Fine motor skills through careful gem placement
- Confidence as your kids create something they’re proud to use and display
- Focus and patience while working on a detailed project
- Creative decision-making by choosing colors, patterns, and layout
Once decorated, the box becomes a special place to store jewelry, trinkets, notes, or anything important to them. It’s a fun weekend project, a thoughtful birthday gift, or a quiet-time activity that feels relaxing and rewarding.
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Quality You Can Feel Good About
At Purple Ladybug, we care about creating products that help your kids feel creative, confident, and proud of what they make. Being recognized by the Right Start Awards tells us we’re on the right track—and it’s all thanks to you.
Your support, reviews, and enthusiasm make a real difference. We’re so grateful you continue to choose Purple Ladybug and share our crafts with your families.
