A mum shows off the amazing lunchbox designs she creates for her son including dinosaurs and aliens.
Marta Szymborska, 30, from Evesham, Worcs., started creating the lunchbox designs for her son Filip, four, since he returned to school after lockdown in March.
The care home worker, dubbed Vincent Van Cob, makes fantastic designs out of sandwiches.
She said: "I enjoy it so much! It is my morning ritual and I find it a better way to start the day than a relaxing cup of coffee.
"Last year during Covid, they cancelled the lunches at my son's nursery in an effort to not spread the virus, so we all had to prepare our own at home which is how the journey began.
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"Even before the account, I was cutting his sandwiches into shapes to make him smile so it was really nice to be able to do this for school.
"I was told when he used to get to nursery, all of the kids were stood around Filip watching to see what would be inside. I love to do what makes my boy smile."
Marta shares her creations on her Instagram account @lunchbox4filip.
She added: "I started the Instagram account in March, and I get lovely comments online whenever a new picture is uploaded.
"I am quite a creative person anyway and I have always enjoyed intricate things that take patience, so being able to share these creations has been a great new experience.
"It is always fun talking to other people who want to try the same thing for their kids.
"My friends and work colleagues have often said I should do this professionally, but I am more than happy just doing this for my son."
Marta believes that the lunches should be healthy and artistic.
She explained: "My son's nursery has always encouraged healthy food which is brilliant.
"Occasionally there is a small snack, but the majority of the meal consists of healthy fruits and vegetables."
Her creations consist of fun characters made out of sandwiches alongside fruits, vegetables and some cereal.
In one lunchbox, she includes a muffin with her son's name written on it.
Marta moved from Poland eight years ago.
She said: "I actually studied history when I lived in Poland, when I came to the United Kingdom, I worked in a factory for a while before my current job in a care home."
Marta added: "My son is obsessed with all the Super Mario games at the moment, so he was very happy when he opened his lunchbox and saw him.
"It is really encouraging that people think it is cool."
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