10 sensational summer fete crafts & activities round-up
We've been so lucky to have had really beautiful weather recently - Pickle and Chops love the freedom of running around outside every day. They especially enjoyed our local village…
Posted in10 minutes or less 20-30 minutes babies
The 10 best baby sensory experiences! (guest post at Life is Peachy)
10 of the best baby sensory experiences (bins, bags, bottles and boxes) including dinosaurs, outer space, flowers, bubbles, goop and a beach in a box!
Craft ideas for kids: Yogurt pot telephone
Looking for craft ideas for kids? Here’s an old school one! I remember making these with my mum and bro when I was small (and there’s a top tip from Granny in this tutorial)…
Posted in10 minutes or less Make for kids pennies
Washi tape wristband: festival ID for kids
Probably the simplest use of washi tape ever.
A quick and easy festival ID for kids (just in case!)
Posted in10 minutes or less free Gifts
10 clever ideas for paper airplanes for kids
Do you like to make paper airplanes for kids? I do and my boys love them! Following this guest post for The Pin Junkie, the process of making paper planes…
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.
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)…
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…
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..?
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.
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…
Posted in1 hour or more a few quid Make for kids
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…
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!
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!