Decorating spoons is a great way to express creativity -
spoon outline templates
The process can happen as in business, with designs being drawn out and planned on paper before being transferred to the actual product. With a range of materials on offer see who your planners and spontaneous creators are ...
Resources on amazon.co.uk:
wooden spoons
pva glue
glitter sequins and collage materials
permanent marker pens
To have the pens show up brightly on the surface of wood, give them one coat of matte emulsion/acrylic paint, a day or so before the activity is delivered.