White and Blue Iris Cloisonne Art Kit by Wizardi F07AM3-19-12

Fill in a white and blue iris, a cloisonne art kit by Wizardi: a single tall iris with white upper petals and deep blue falls rises on green leaves against a dark background, its petals outlined in raised gold lines.

A little crafter's folklore: the iris was named after the Greek goddess of the rainbow, who carried messages between heaven and earth.

Why this kit: if you like elegant, simple designs, the single bloom on black is calm and striking.

In the box: a pre-patterned alumina board with raised gold lines outlining every area, packs of coloured quartz sand, fixative glue, mini mixing cups, a palette knife, an instruction leaflet with a colour guide and a wooden picture frame for the finished piece. Not included: a hairdryer for drying.

How to make it: pour a little of one sand colour into a mixing cup, add just enough glue to cover it and stir into a thick paste, let it stand for two minutes, then spread small amounts into the matching areas with the palette knife, keeping the sand just below the gold lines so they stay visible; when every area is filled, dry the panel with a hairdryer on its lowest setting and set it in the frame.

Finished size 23 x 32 cm (9 x 12.6 in), framed and ready to stand on a shelf or desk; a relaxing project for adults and teens and a thoughtful gift for anyone who loves colour and fine detail.