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How to make scented candles in a teacup: a step-by-step tutorial
Posted in1 hour or more a tenner or more Birthday

How to make scented candles in a teacup: a step-by-step tutorial

These easy scented candles in a teacup make great gifts (especially vintage ones from the thrift store)!
Here’s a full step-by-step tutorial.

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sticker robot craft free printable
Posted in20-30 minutes a few quid Make with kids

Decorate a robot craft idea (with free printable)

Need a robot craft activity that will keep the kids busy for at least 30 minutes, but don’t want loads of prep or to clear up for hours afterwards?
Here’s your answer (includes free printable)…

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Personalised paper planes (guest post at The Pin Junkie)
Posted in10 minutes or less Make with kids Paper Craft

Personalised paper planes (guest post at The Pin Junkie)

A fun, simple, low-cost craft idea that can help children with literacy, name-recognition, gross and fine-motor skills.  See post for link to how-to…

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The most delicious chocolate dipped cut-out cookies (that your toddler can make)!
Posted in1 hour or more a few quid Birthday

The most delicious chocolate dipped cut-out cookies (that your toddler can make)!

Yes, I know baking isn’t generally considered a craft, but I would argue that my definition could apply to either: a fun process of combining materials in order to create something wonderful.
Wouldn’t you agree..?

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Pop-up flower birthday card: a step-by-step tutorial
Posted in10 minutes or less Birthday Make with kids

Pop-up flower birthday card: a step-by-step tutorial

  • A simple pop-up birthday card (would also be wonderful for a get well, thank you or Mothers’ day card).  Great way to use up scrappy bits of wrapping paper!
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A waistcoat for Nonno bear (a Build-a-Bear pattern)
Posted in1 hour or more a few quid Gifts

A waistcoat for Nonno bear (a Build-a-Bear pattern)

A special gift for a very special bear.
Simple Build-A-Bear waistcoat pattern and how-to.

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PlayDoh with Diggers!
Posted in20-30 minutes a few quid babies

PlayDoh with Diggers!

Need 30 minutes to yourself?
What could be more fun than PlayDoh?  PlayDoh with diggers of course!

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Step-by-step: Lidded favour boxes made from old birthday and Christmas cards
Posted in20-30 minutes free Gifts

Step-by-step: Lidded favour boxes made from old birthday and Christmas cards

Step-by-step: cute lidded favour boxes from old birthday/Christmas cards.
Great up-cycling idea to do in a classroom/playgroup…

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Pet rocks
Posted in20-30 minutes Gifts Make for kids

20 Reasons to Paint Rocks (I kid you not!) part 2

More brilliant ideas to paint rocks: story stones, wedding favours & more! (SEE PART ONE HERE)
A fun, easy, low prep, (almost) free activity.

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How-to make a speech bubble photo gift for Daddy
Posted in1 hour or more a tenner or more Fathers' Day

How-to make a speech bubble photo gift for Daddy

This speech bubble photo gift for Daddy is a great gift for any loved one (little or no artistic skill required)!
A fantastic way to display all those cute photos you have of your kids with their Daddy.

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20 reasons to paint rocks 1
Posted in20-30 minutes Gifts Make for kids

20 Reasons to Paint Rocks (yes, really!) part 1

I have to admit, I was a little sceptical of painting rocks as a craft, but Pickle really enjoyed it and actually so did I (it’s very calming)!  I tried…
Craft ideas for kids: Cardboard Box Play House
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Craft ideas for kids: Cardboard Box Play House

Got a huge cardboard box?  Don’t throw it away!
Make a little house for the kids and let them decorate it…

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Craft ideas for kids: Origami flapping bird tutorial
Posted in10 minutes or less free Make with kids

Craft ideas for kids: Origami flapping bird tutorial


Easy step-by-step tutorial: how to make an origami flapping bird.
Fun and free to make!

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Gorgeous New Baby Footprint Card
Posted in10 minutes or less Fathers' Day Gifts

Gorgeous New Baby Footprint Card

Need a card to celebrate a new baby?  1st Father/Mothers’ day?
This is super easy and looks fantastic!

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