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💔 The hardest little update… Beyond Messy is closing 💔

After much thought, we’ve made the difficult decision to close Beyond Messy due to personal reasons.

We have absolutely loved creating and running Beyond Messy, and we want to say the biggest thank you to every single person who has supported us along the way. Every order, kind message, share and bit of support has truly meant the world to us, and we’re so grateful to have had you as part of our journey.

As a final thank you, we’re holding a closing down sale with 35% OFF everything.

✨ Once it’s gone, it’s gone ✨

There will be no restocks, so if you’ve had your eye on something, now is the time to grab your favourites before they’re gone.

Thank you for helping make Beyond Messy what it has been ❤️

💔 The hardest little update… Beyond Messy is closing 💔

After much thought, we’ve made the difficult decision to close Beyond Messy due to personal reasons.

We have absolutely loved creating and running Beyond Messy, and we want to say the biggest thank you to every single person who has supported us along the way. Every order, kind message, share and bit of support has truly meant the world to us, and we’re so grateful to have had you as part of our journey.

As a final thank you, we’re holding a closing down sale with 35% OFF everything.

✨ Once it’s gone, it’s gone ✨

There will be no restocks, so if you’ve had your eye on something, now is the time to grab your favourites before they’re gone.

Thank you for helping make Beyond Messy what it has been ❤️

People see the finished sensory base.

We see hundreds of tiny pasta animals that need sorting first. 😂

A little behind-the-scenes of what goes into creating our sensory bases. Every colour starts with a pile of pasta and a lot of patience. 🦁🦒🐘

Worth it? Absolutely. 🤍

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#behindthescenes #handmade #sensoryplay #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner

People see the finished sensory base.

We see hundreds of tiny pasta animals that need sorting first. 😂

A little behind-the-scenes of what goes into creating our sensory bases. Every colour starts with a pile of pasta and a lot of patience. 🦁🦒🐘

Worth it? Absolutely. 🤍

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#behindthescenes #handmade #sensoryplay #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner

A whole world of play tucked inside one little bag. 🌿✨

Hidden amongst the petals, colours and treasures are some very important little visitors... 🐞

Only 3 left available. ✨

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#sensoryplay #pourandplay #earlyyears #learningthroughplay #playandlearn

A whole world of play tucked inside one little bag. 🌿✨

Hidden amongst the petals, colours and treasures are some very important little visitors... 🐞

Only 3 left available. ✨

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#sensoryplay #pourandplay #earlyyears #learningthroughplay #playandlearn

What looks like a simple sensory box actually starts long before the packing stage. 🤍

From choosing the materials and colours to making sure every little detail feels just right for little hands, a lot of care goes into creating each box.

Because childhood is full of rushing around, we love creating opportunities to slow down, explore and play.

This one is our Safari Explorer sensory box 🦒✨

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#smallbusiness #supportsmall #safari #sensoryplay #animalplay

What looks like a simple sensory box actually starts long before the packing stage. 🤍

From choosing the materials and colours to making sure every little detail feels just right for little hands, a lot of care goes into creating each box.

Because childhood is full of rushing around, we love creating opportunities to slow down, explore and play.

This one is our Safari Explorer sensory box 🦒✨

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#smallbusiness #supportsmall #safari #sensoryplay #animalplay

No instructions. No rules. Just play. 🤍

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#sensoryplay #playathome #openendedplay #smallbusiness #earlyyears

No instructions. No rules. Just play. 🤍

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#sensoryplay #playathome #openendedplay #smallbusiness #earlyyears

Not every day is product photos and pretty setups...
Sometimes it’s packing orders, carrying parcels, and making another trip to the post box. 📦✨

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#smallbusiness #packingorders #sensoryplay #beyondmessy #support

Not every day is product photos and pretty setups...
Sometimes it’s packing orders, carrying parcels, and making another trip to the post box. 📦✨

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#smallbusiness #packingorders #sensoryplay #beyondmessy #support

POV: You’ve just found the perfect sensory kit for a vehicle-obsessed child 🛻 ✨

Packed with sensory fun, fine motor opportunities and endless imaginative play.

Warning: your little one may not want to put it away! 😆

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#FineMotorSkills
#SmallWorldPlay
#ConstructionPlay
#PlayBasedLearning
#sensoryplay

POV: You’ve just found the perfect sensory kit for a vehicle-obsessed child 🛻 ✨

Packed with sensory fun, fine motor opportunities and endless imaginative play.

Warning: your little one may not want to put it away! 😆

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#FineMotorSkills
#SmallWorldPlay
#ConstructionPlay
#PlayBasedLearning
#sensoryplay

The plan: Seahorses. 🐴🌊

The reality: Apparently prawns. 🍤😂

Either way, they’re heading into our ‘Beneath the Waves’ Sensory Box! ✨

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#behindthescene #smallbusiness #handmade #sensoryplay #oceananimals

The plan: Seahorses. 🐴🌊

The reality: Apparently prawns. 🍤😂

Either way, they’re heading into our ‘Beneath the Waves’ Sensory Box! ✨

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#behindthescene #smallbusiness #handmade #sensoryplay #oceananimals

The reality behind every perfectly packed order...

A small business owner vs. a label printer. 🤦🏻‍♀️

Please tell me I’m not alone here!

What’s the one thing in your business that tests your patience every single time? 👇

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#smallbusinessreality #smallbusinessuk #behindthescenes #reallifebusiness #packingorders

The reality behind every perfectly packed order...

A small business owner vs. a label printer. 🤦🏻‍♀️

Please tell me I’m not alone here!

What’s the one thing in your business that tests your patience every single time? 👇

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#smallbusinessreality #smallbusinessuk #behindthescenes #reallifebusiness #packingorders

Did you know one sensory play base can support… 👀

✨ Fine motor skills
✨ Focus & concentration
✨ Creativity
✨ Language & storytelling
✨ Calm, mindful play

The best bit? They just think they’re playing 🤍

#sensoryplay #eyfsactivities #childminderuk #playathome #montessoriplay

Did you know one sensory play base can support… 👀

✨ Fine motor skills
✨ Focus & concentration
✨ Creativity
✨ Language & storytelling
✨ Calm, mindful play

The best bit? They just think they’re playing 🤍

#sensoryplay #eyfsactivities #childminderuk #playathome #montessoriplay

The reality of running a small business...

✨ Worrying about sales one minute.
✨ Smiling at customer photos the next.

Seeing our sensory bases being used and enjoyed will never get old 💛

Thank you for sharing your play with us.

Check out @orchard.of.two for the most amazing play ideas for your little ones! 🫶🏻

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#MontessoriAtHome
#MontessoriInspired
#KidsActivities
#ChildLedLearning
#PreschoolActivities

The reality of running a small business...

✨ Worrying about sales one minute.
✨ Smiling at customer photos the next.

Seeing our sensory bases being used and enjoyed will never get old 💛

Thank you for sharing your play with us.

Check out @orchard.of.two for the most amazing play ideas for your little ones! 🫶🏻

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#MontessoriAtHome
#MontessoriInspired
#KidsActivities
#ChildLedLearning
#PreschoolActivities

Not all seaweed grows in the ocean... some of it gets hand painted at the Beyond Messy HQ 😅🌊

A little sneak peek of one of the sensory elements heading into next month’s Beneath the Waves luxury subscription box.

Can you imagine the play opportunities this could inspire? 🐠✨

Drop a 🌊 if you’re excited to see the full box reveal!

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#learningthroughplay #BehindTheScenes #SmallBusinessUK #HandmadeBusiness #SensoryPlay

Not all seaweed grows in the ocean... some of it gets hand painted at the Beyond Messy HQ 😅🌊

A little sneak peek of one of the sensory elements heading into next month’s Beneath the Waves luxury subscription box.

Can you imagine the play opportunities this could inspire? 🐠✨

Drop a 🌊 if you’re excited to see the full box reveal!

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#learningthroughplay #BehindTheScenes #SmallBusinessUK #HandmadeBusiness #SensoryPlay

Just a little reminder that we see every like, share, comment and order 🤎

Thank you for supporting us! 🫶🏻

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#supportsmall #supportsmallbusiness #sensoryplay #supporthandmade

Just a little reminder that we see every like, share, comment and order 🤎

Thank you for supporting us! 🫶🏻

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#supportsmall #supportsmallbusiness #sensoryplay #supporthandmade

✨ Limited one-off boxes are now live on the website… for those who love flexibility!

OR… there’s just 1 day left to subscribe and enjoy the perks of free delivery + extra value every month 🤍

All boxes also come with a x25 page printable activity pack!

Whichever way you choose to play… the magic is waiting ✨

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#sensoryplay #eyfsactivities #childminderuk #messyplay #playathome

✨ Limited one-off boxes are now live on the website… for those who love flexibility!

OR… there’s just 1 day left to subscribe and enjoy the perks of free delivery + extra value every month 🤍

All boxes also come with a x25 page printable activity pack!

Whichever way you choose to play… the magic is waiting ✨

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#sensoryplay #eyfsactivities #childminderuk #messyplay #playathome

Just imagine… 🥹✨

From our dining room table ➡️ to our own little Beyond Messy shop 🌿🤎

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#smallbusiness #chatgpt #smallbusinessdreams #smallbusinessuk #ai

Just imagine… 🥹✨

From our dining room table ➡️ to our own little Beyond Messy shop 🌿🤎

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#smallbusiness #chatgpt #smallbusinessdreams #smallbusinessuk #ai

Okay… can we take a moment for the details in this one? 🧚✨

We’ve popped this magical box into our sale and honestly… the price is a little bit magical too 👀✨

Have a little look if you fancy adding some fairy magic to playtime!

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#sale #sensorybox #sensoryplay #smallbusiness #supportsmall

Okay… can we take a moment for the details in this one? 🧚✨

We’ve popped this magical box into our sale and honestly… the price is a little bit magical too 👀✨

Have a little look if you fancy adding some fairy magic to playtime!

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#sale #sensorybox #sensoryplay #smallbusiness #supportsmall

✨ Let’s swap screen time for a fairy matching game outside 🧚‍♀️🌿

Our Fairy Accessory Kit is made for magical moments of play, imagination and learning — without needing a screen ✨

Matching games, storytelling, potion play and little hands busy exploring the magic of childhood 💫

Simple play. Big imagination. A little bit of fairy magic 🪄

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#screenfreekids #outdoorplay #sensoryplay #earlylearning

✨ Let’s swap screen time for a fairy matching game outside 🧚‍♀️🌿

Our Fairy Accessory Kit is made for magical moments of play, imagination and learning — without needing a screen ✨

Matching games, storytelling, potion play and little hands busy exploring the magic of childhood 💫

Simple play. Big imagination. A little bit of fairy magic 🪄

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#screenfreekids #outdoorplay #sensoryplay #earlylearning

I know I should sleep… but the voices in my head go…

✨ “Just update one more thing on the website” ✨

Relatable anyone?

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#smallbusiness #smallbusinesslife #smallbusinessowner

I know I should sleep… but the voices in my head go…

✨ “Just update one more thing on the website” ✨

Relatable anyone?

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#smallbusiness #smallbusinesslife #smallbusinessowner

Bring the wild to playtime 🦒🌿

Our Safari sensory subscription includes these two sensory bases 🤎

From just £11 a month + FREE delivery

Explore more on our website.

We may have made a few extra too… so keep an eye on the website if you’d like them as a one-off 👀

#SensoryPlay #SafariPlay #MontessoriInspired #MessyPlay #SmallWorldPlay

Bring the wild to playtime 🦒🌿

Our Safari sensory subscription includes these two sensory bases 🤎

From just £11 a month + FREE delivery

Explore more on our website.

We may have made a few extra too… so keep an eye on the website if you’d like them as a one-off 👀

#SensoryPlay #SafariPlay #MontessoriInspired #MessyPlay #SmallWorldPlay

🚀 SMALL HUMAN REQUIRED FOR SPACE MISSION… 🌎✨

This sensory play box is officially ready for take-off 🧑‍🚀
Filled with themed sensory bases, small world resources, and plenty of galactic fun for little explorers who love getting hands-on with play 🌌

Warning: may result in
✨ serious concentration
✨ excited squealing
✨ and your child refusing to come back from “the moon” 😂

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#sensoryplay #smallworldplay #spaceplay #toddleractivities #messyplay

🚀 SMALL HUMAN REQUIRED FOR SPACE MISSION… 🌎✨

This sensory play box is officially ready for take-off 🧑‍🚀
Filled with themed sensory bases, small world resources, and plenty of galactic fun for little explorers who love getting hands-on with play 🌌

Warning: may result in
✨ serious concentration
✨ excited squealing
✨ and your child refusing to come back from “the moon” 😂

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#sensoryplay #smallworldplay #spaceplay #toddleractivities #messyplay

Small things to you… BIG things to a small business 💛

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#smallbusiness #customerappreciation❤️❤️❤️❤️ #smallbusinesslife #thankyouforyoursupport❣️

Small things to you… BIG things to a small business 💛

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#smallbusiness #customerappreciation❤️❤️❤️❤️ #smallbusinesslife #thankyouforyoursupport❣️

Turning ordinary ingredients into sensory play adventures 🌿🦁

Would your little one play with this?

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#beforeandafter
#sensoryplayideas
#messyplayideas
#playbasedlearning
#sensoryactivities
creativeplay

Turning ordinary ingredients into sensory play adventures 🌿🦁

Would your little one play with this?

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#beforeandafter
#sensoryplayideas
#messyplayideas
#playbasedlearning
#sensoryactivities
creativeplay

Everyone sees the finished sensory trays…
nobody sees us separating 700 pieces of pasta that glued themselves together overnight 😂😭

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#behindthescenes #smallbusinessowner #businessownerproblems #handmadewithlove #makersgonnamake

Everyone sees the finished sensory trays…
nobody sees us separating 700 pieces of pasta that glued themselves together overnight 😂😭

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#behindthescenes #smallbusinessowner #businessownerproblems #handmadewithlove #makersgonnamake

When writing feels like play, everything changes!

Some children, especially energetic little boys, can disengage when writing feels like a “sit down task.” But the magic happens when we give writing a real purpose within their play.

Suddenly they’re:
📝 making shopping lists in the role play area
🦖 creating dinosaur warning signs
🚧 drawing maps for construction sites
📦 labelling boxes, potions, treasure and inventions
✉️ writing messages to friends, superheroes or characters

If we want children to write more, we need to give them reasons to write 💡

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#earlyyears #finemotorskills #earlywriting #learningthroughplay

When writing feels like play, everything changes!

Some children, especially energetic little boys, can disengage when writing feels like a “sit down task.” But the magic happens when we give writing a real purpose within their play.

Suddenly they’re:
📝 making shopping lists in the role play area
🦖 creating dinosaur warning signs
🚧 drawing maps for construction sites
📦 labelling boxes, potions, treasure and inventions
✉️ writing messages to friends, superheroes or characters

If we want children to write more, we need to give them reasons to write 💡

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#earlyyears #finemotorskills #earlywriting #learningthroughplay

🐞✨ Let’s Make a Bug Hotel! ✨🐝

Looking for a fun, hands-on activity that sparks curiosity AND helps nature? Let’s build a bug hotel! 🌿

This is the perfect sensory play activity—full of textures, exploring, and a little bit of messy magic 💚

🧺 What you’ll need:
• An empty box, crate, or container
• Sticks, bark, leaves, pinecones
• Cardboard tubes or rolled paper
• Straw, moss, or dry grass
• A sprinkle of imagination ✨

🛠️ What to do:
Let your little one fill the “hotel” with different natural materials—layering, poking, stacking, and squishing as they go! There’s no right or wrong way 🙌
🐜 Why it’s amazing:
• Encourages sensory exploration
• Builds fine motor skills
• Teaches children about mini beasts & habitats
• Supports local wildlife 🐝

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#bughotel #stem #learningthroughplay #eyfs #nature

🐞✨ Let’s Make a Bug Hotel! ✨🐝

Looking for a fun, hands-on activity that sparks curiosity AND helps nature? Let’s build a bug hotel! 🌿

This is the perfect sensory play activity—full of textures, exploring, and a little bit of messy magic 💚

🧺 What you’ll need:
• An empty box, crate, or container
• Sticks, bark, leaves, pinecones
• Cardboard tubes or rolled paper
• Straw, moss, or dry grass
• A sprinkle of imagination ✨

🛠️ What to do:
Let your little one fill the “hotel” with different natural materials—layering, poking, stacking, and squishing as they go! There’s no right or wrong way 🙌
🐜 Why it’s amazing:
• Encourages sensory exploration
• Builds fine motor skills
• Teaches children about mini beasts & habitats
• Supports local wildlife 🐝

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#bughotel #stem #learningthroughplay #eyfs #nature

Pack a Mini Beast sensory box with us 🐞🪱

Full of creepy crawly fun, textures to explore, and hands-on learning your little ones will love!

#minibeasts #sensoryplay #sensorybin #kidsactivities #messyplayideas

Pack a Mini Beast sensory box with us 🐞🪱

Full of creepy crawly fun, textures to explore, and hands-on learning your little ones will love!

#minibeasts #sensoryplay #sensorybin #kidsactivities #messyplayideas

🌿✨ Learning + Play = Magic ✨🌿

Our Nature Numbers Box is all about turning everyday moments into playful learning adventures 🌈

From counting leaves, to exploring textures and patterns, little hands stay busy while growing big minds!

Did you know? Children learn best when they’re having FUN 🎉

Sensory play helps build confidence, creativity, and problem-solving skills—all while they think they’re just playing 🧠💛

Let them explore, imagine, and discover at their own pace 🌱 Because the best learning happens when it doesn’t feel like learning at all ✨

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#SensoryPlay #LearnThroughPlay #EarlyLearning #NaturePlay #SmallBusinessLove

🌿✨ Learning + Play = Magic ✨🌿

Our Nature Numbers Box is all about turning everyday moments into playful learning adventures 🌈

From counting leaves, to exploring textures and patterns, little hands stay busy while growing big minds!

Did you know? Children learn best when they’re having FUN 🎉

Sensory play helps build confidence, creativity, and problem-solving skills—all while they think they’re just playing 🧠💛

Let them explore, imagine, and discover at their own pace 🌱 Because the best learning happens when it doesn’t feel like learning at all ✨

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#SensoryPlay #LearnThroughPlay #EarlyLearning #NaturePlay #SmallBusinessLove

Big feelings, little hands 💛

Our sensory box is designed to help children understand, manage and regulate their emotions through play 🌿✨

Perfect for parents and early years settings — giving little ones the tools they need in a gentle, engaging way.

Because every feeling matters 💫

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#childrensmentalhealth #childrensfeelings #sensoryplay #eyfs #earlylearning

Big feelings, little hands 💛

Our sensory box is designed to help children understand, manage and regulate their emotions through play 🌿✨

Perfect for parents and early years settings — giving little ones the tools they need in a gentle, engaging way.

Because every feeling matters 💫

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#childrensmentalhealth #childrensfeelings #sensoryplay #eyfs #earlylearning

Rainbow macaroni magic 🌈✨

A true staple for any sensory play collection… and there’s only ONE left 👀

Soft, colourful, and ready for hours of fun 💛

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#rainbowplay #sensoryplay #learningthroughplay #kidstoys #rainbow

Rainbow macaroni magic 🌈✨

A true staple for any sensory play collection… and there’s only ONE left 👀

Soft, colourful, and ready for hours of fun 💛

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#rainbowplay #sensoryplay #learningthroughplay #kidstoys #rainbow

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