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Posted inChristmas older kids / adults toddlers

30 fun advent calendar activities

Fun, festive advent calendar activities from baking and crafting to carol singing and gift giving.

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Ideas & prompts for Summer drawings
Posted infree older kids / adults pennies

Ideas & prompts for Summer drawings

Summer is here (yay!) and today I want to share with you some awesome ideas and prompts Summer drawings.  These are great for all ages - I know I can't…
Easy yarn craft wrapped sticks
Posted in20-30 minutes free Make with kids

Gorgeous yarn craft: wrapped sticks

Today's wonderful yarn craft tutorial is by super talented blogger Jennifer from Jennifer Grace Creates. By the way, she has a fantastic giveaway running at the moment, so why not…
autumn scavenger hunt
Posted in20-30 minutes free Nature

An Autumn Scavenger Hunt (with free printable)!

*this post contains affiliate links* When you purchase something after clicking on an affiliate link, the price you pay will not be affected, but I will receive a small commission…
Scrapbooking for Beginners
Posted in1 hour or more a few quid Make with kids

Scrapbooking for Beginners

Today I'm delighted to welcome blogger Emily Smith from Auburn Em who is going to share with us her scrapbooking tips for beginners! *this post contains links to products available…
Cork printed poppies
Posted in10 minutes or less Make with kids older kids / adults

Watercolour cork print easy poppy craft

I think it's really important to try to explain to our children about who we are remembering on Remembrance day, why we wear poppies and have a 2 minute silence. …
Glitter pumpkin close up
Posted inHalloween older kids / adults young kids

Halloween crafts for kids including magic pumpkins!

One of our favourite Halloween crafts for kids is magic pumpkins!  They look a little bit like Cinderella's pumpkin just before it turns into a carriage and are SO easy…
Alternative Painting Techniques
Posted in#Pintorials 10 minutes or less Make with kids

10 alternative painting techniques for kids

Today I'm sharing 10 of the best alternative painting techniques for kids from last week’s #Pintorials linky and around the web.  Why limit yourself to using a brush..? 10 awesome…
back to school crafts
Posted in#Pintorials older kids / adults young kids

10 of the best back to school crafts & activities

Today I'm sharing 10 of the best back to school crafts and activities from last week’s #Pintorials linky and around the web. This September will bring a new milestone for…
Meadow embroidery FB
Posted in1 hour or more a few quid Mothers' Day

Free floral meadow embroidery pattern

Today's post is a free embroidery pattern that I designed for my Granny's birthday.  I wanted it to look like a cross-section of a meadow, with lots of grasses, seed…
10 terrific crafts for teens & tweens
Posted in#Pintorials Gifts older kids / adults

10 terrific crafts for teens

Today I'm sharing 10 terrific crafts for teens & tweens from last week’s #Pintorials linky and around the web. 10 terrific crafts for teens & tweens: Comic book magnets from…
Star Wars kids embroidery
Posted in1 hour or more a few quid Gifts

Star Wars kids’ embroidery: Yoda quote

Happy Star Wars day (May the 4th be with you)! I hope you will enjoy this Star Wars kids' embroidery project.  It's super easy and I've included a free printable,…
origami flowers
Posted in1 hour or more Easter older kids / adults

How to make a wreath using origami flowers

Well, it feels as if Spring has certainly sprung here (April showers included!) and today I want to show you how to make a wreath using origami flowers.  It's super…
Junk robot Pin
Posted in20-30 minutes free Make with kids

Earth day kids’ craft: recycled junk robot

Today is Earth day & I'm sharing our easy Earth day kid's craft with you - a junk robot! To make this Earth day kids' junk robot, you will need:…
Bunny garland
Posted in20-30 minutes Easter Make with kids

Polka dot spring bunny garland

My preschoolers helped make this Spring bunny garland to decorate our living room.  It was quick and easy to make, working as a team.  Sticking the dots on was quite…
HOW TO MAKE a dragon egg
Posted in1 hour or more a few quid Easter

How to make a dragon egg

Today I want to show you how to make a 'dragon egg' from a duck egg!  These were actually the beautiful result of a craft fail.  I was trying to…
pop-up shamrock DIY card for St Patricks day
Posted in10 minutes or less Make with kids older kids / adults

Make a pop-up shamrock DIY card for St Patricks day

I always think everyone is a little bit Irish (and/or Italian).  My Mum was born in Ireland, so I think I'm entitled to celebrate St Patricks day by wearing green…
New year family focus collage PIN
Posted in1 hour or more free Make for kids

New Year family focus collage

This New Year family focus collage is a great craft to do together after the excitement of Christmas is over & feel positive about new year! Last year, our kitchen…
Star jam jar lantern
Posted in10 minutes or less Christmas free

DIY cut-out star jam jar lantern

This DIY cut-out star jam jar lantern is super quick and easy, but only costs a few pence to make.  Save your jam jars and create a beautiful display for…
world map mural ideas for kids
Posted in1 hour or more older kids / adults young kids

World map mural ideas for kids

I'm really excited to be sharing some awesome world map mural ideas for kids with you using this gorgeous vintage map mural from 1wall! Surprisingly, given its quality, the map…

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