Family Christmas traditions (some crafty, some not)!
I LOVE Christmas. I mean seriously LOVE IT. I think it's because my parents (Mum especially) always made a huge deal out of it when we were growing up and…
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…
Posted inPaper Craft
Send happiness through the mail!
Hello friends! I have been working hard on a dream of mine (and so has Mister Podge) - to launch an online stationery boutique - and I am very excited…
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…
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…
Posted in#Pintorials Make with kids Paper Craft
10 cute paper crafts for Spring
These 10 paper crafts for Spring include some of your posts from last week’s #Pintorials linky and others from around the web. They're fun, easy and cute! 10 cute paper…
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…
Posted in10 minutes or less free Make with kids
How to make an easy origami dress
Find out how to make this cute, easy origami dress.
All you need is a square of pretty paper!
Posted in10 minutes or less free Make with kids
Easy origami elephant tutorial
I made this easy origami elephant* for a friend's birthday card (and glued it down flat), but they will stand alone as 3D animals, so you could use different size…
Posted in20-30 minutes older kids / adults Paper Craft
DIY anniversary love-bird card for my husband
Easy anniversary card idea using paper cutting and water colours. This is a super fast tutorial, but looks really pretty!
Posted in1 hour or more 20-30 minutes a few quid
10 more simple craft ideas for a DIY wedding
10 more fabulous, simple craft ideas for a DIY wedding that are so easy, the kids can help you make them. Glitter champagne, garlands, gifts & more! (SEE 10 MORE HERE)
How to make a pop-up heart Valentine card
Valentine's day is just over a week away, so you still have time to make this beautiful (yet simple) pop-up heart Valentine card for your sweetheart by following the tutorial…
Posted in10 minutes or less Chinese New Year Gifts
Lucky DIY Money Envelopes for Chinese New Year
Happy Chinese New Year! Inspired by Artchoo's fantastic post on how to write the Chinese horse character, I decided to use this to decorate some lucky red DIY money envelopes…
Love School: educational Valentine craft ideas
These educational Valentine craft ideas cover every traditional school subject in a curriculum of fun, easy, educational craft ideas for kids. The best educational Valentine craft ideas for learning Science: Make…
Posted in10 minutes or less babies Make with kids
Easy peasy potato print Valentine cards
Find out how to make perfect heart potato stamps in no time at all, then use them to make gorgeous Valentine cards for your loved ones…
10 beautiful Valentine crafts for kids
10 gorgeous craft ideas for Valentine’s day that are simple enough for kids to make!
Posted in20-30 minutes Chinese New Year free
A Dancing Dragon Craft for Chinese New Year
An easy paper craft to celebrate Chinese New Year, including a free printable.
Posted in10 minutes or less Christmas Make with kids
Pompom reindeer Christmas cards (free printable)
A quick and easy free printable reindeer card that kids can decorate – Merry Christmas!
Posted in10 minutes or less a few quid babies
Super simple thank you cards (made by a 1 year old)!
These super simple thank you cards are easy enough for a 1 year old to make (with just a little help)! You’re never too young to say thanks!