Make with kids – Page 3

The Cardboard Castle (a recycled photo story)

May 8, 2014May 8, 2014 Hodge Podge 24 Comments cardboard, craft ideas for kids, free, how-to, recycle, tutorial

A cardboard castle can inspire fun creative role-play and story-telling – take a look!

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The best F crafts for kids (link up with #Pintorials)

May 6, 2014May 5, 2014 Hodge Podge 1 Comment

Check out the best F crafts for kids tutorials: Felt cookies, Fossils and a Fingerprint family tree.

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The best M crafts for kids (link up with #Pintorials)

April 29, 2014April 28, 2014 Hodge Podge 11 Comments #Pintorials, garden crafts, Lego, Mermaid, music, paper plate crafts, party favours

Take a look at the best M crafts for kids tutorials: Mermaids, Marshmallows and a Music Man!

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How to make decoupage eggs for Easter

April 3, 2014April 2, 2014 Hodge Podge 2 Comments activities for kids, butterflies, decoupage, easter, eggs, how to make decoupage eggs for Easter, tutorial

Another easy Easter activity for kids using fine motor skills to create beautiful decoupage egg decorations.

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How to make egg chicks for Easter

March 27, 2014March 26, 2014 Hodge Podge 41 Comments chicks, decorations, easter, eggs, feathers, how-to, papier mache, polystyrene, tutorial

Use fake eggs to make fluffy Easter chick decorations by following this super simple tutorial.

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Glitter eggs for Easter decorations

March 23, 2014March 21, 2014 Hodge Podge 3 Comments #GetYourCraftOn, easter, eggs, glitter, Spring

These started as (rather ugly) polystyrene eggs, but have been transformed into sparkling beauties with just a little paint and

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How to blow-out eggs for Easter decorations

March 21, 2014February 19, 2015 Hodge Podge 64 Comments blow-out eggs, craft ideas for kids, decorations, easter, egg blowing, how-to, Spring, step-by-step, tutorial

It’s helpful to know how to blow out eggs for Easter decorations. It can be a bit messy (which kids

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Liquid watercolour galaxy (craft ideas for kids)

March 13, 2014August 30, 2014 Hodge Podge 60 Comments astronomy, bedroom artwork, constellations, craft ideas for kids, home education, learning, liquid watercolours, painting, space, sparkle, star-gazing

An incredibly simple painting activity for kids (especially those interested in space!) The finished picture makes a great piece of

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St David’s day crafts: Love-spoons & Daffodils

February 27, 2014February 27, 2014 Hodge Podge 47 Comments colour mixing, colour recognition, craft ideas for kids, daffodils, educational resource, free printable, Love spoons, St David's day, watercolour painting for toddlers, Welsh crafts

A couple of fun St David’s day crafts inspired by Welsh love-spoons and daffodils (free printable included)

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Almond and Raspberry Love Cake recipe

February 14, 2014January 21, 2014 Hodge Podge 33 Comments baking, cake, love, recipe, Valentine's day

An easy recipe that kids can help make (and decorate) for someone they love.

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How to make a pop-up heart Valentine card

February 6, 2014December 8, 2014 Hodge Podge 11 Comments #GetYourCraftOn, card, free printable template, heart, hearts, love, Valentine

Valentine’s day is just over a week away, so you still have time to make this beautiful (yet simple) pop-up

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Love School: educational Valentine craft ideas

January 27, 2014February 11, 2015 Hodge Podge 4 Comments art, chemistry, cooking, educational, English, fun, geography, gross motor, history, home ec, home educattion, home school, learning, lesson ideas, lessons, math, maths, PE, Phys-ed, recipe, science, teaching

These educational Valentine craft ideas cover every traditional school subject in a curriculum of fun, easy, educational craft ideas for

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Easy peasy potato print Valentine cards

January 24, 2014January 23, 2014 Hodge Podge 7 Comments DIY wedding stationery, potato printing, stamping, Valentine cards, Valentine's day, wrapping paper

Find out how to make perfect heart potato stamps in no time at all, then use them to make gorgeous

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10 beautiful Valentine crafts for kids

January 17, 2014January 14, 2014 Hodge Podge 4 Comments Cupid, DIY crayons, hearts, love, recycle, upcycle, Valentine cards, Valentine's day

10 gorgeous craft ideas for Valentine’s day that are simple enough for kids to make!

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A Dancing Dragon Craft for Chinese New Year

January 13, 2014February 11, 2015 Hodge Podge 10 Comments card, Chinese New Year, Dragon, free printable, paper crafts, paper plate

An easy paper craft to celebrate Chinese New Year, including a free printable.

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Chinese Zodiac artwork for kids

January 10, 2014February 11, 2015 Hodge Podge 0 Comments birthday gift, Chinese astrology, Chinese New Year, Chinese zodiac, free printable, new baby gift, year of the dog, Year of the dragon

I painted this Chinese Zodiac artwork for Chops’ bedroom after he was born in the year of the dragon (you can

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What to do with the kids on New Years Day.

January 1, 2014December 26, 2014 Hodge Podge 0 Comments activities for kids, bowling, craft ideas for kids, DIY ice-cream parlour, film, how-to, movie, New Year's Day, quiz, scrapbook, sundaes, thank you cards, tutorial, upcycle plastic bottles

Happy New Year! Is your head a little sore? Weather miserable? Wondering what to do with the kids on New

20-30 minutes Christmas free Make with kids New Year older kids / adults toddlers young kids

New Years Eve family tradition

December 27, 2013July 3, 2017 Hodge Podge 9 Comments family traditions, games, New Year's Eve, party, time capsule

I don’t recall a New Years Eve family tradition from my childhood (my parents were never huge fans of NYE).

20-30 minutes a few quid Christmas Gifts Make with kids older kids / adults

Christmas gift idea: vintage teacup scented candles

December 18, 2013December 11, 2013 Hodge Podge 0 Comments charity shop, cuppa, diy, gift idea, homemade, how-to, make scented candles, thrift, tutorial, upcycle, vintage

Far easier to make than they look, these vintage scented teacup candles only cost a few quid each, but smell

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Pompom reindeer Christmas cards (free printable)

December 13, 2013November 5, 2017 Hodge Podge 2 Comments cheap, Christmas cards, easy, free printable, pompom, quick, reindeer, Rudolph

A quick and easy free printable reindeer card that kids can decorate – Merry Christmas!