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Summertime art and craft for kids

Today I'm sharing 10 ideas for Summertime art and craft for kids from last week’s #Pintorials linky and around the web. These are perfect for doing outside in the sunshine where…

1 hour or more 10 minutes or less 20-30 minutes

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…

free 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…

free Nature toddlers

A scavenger hunt exploring texture in nature

This scavenger hunt is inspired by nature and the myriad textures found outdoors. It's a great way to get kids excited about going for a walk and exploring the natural…

20-30 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…

20-30 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…

1 hour or more Make with kids pennies

Planet Alfie: a guest post for autism awareness month

Planet Alfie a guest post by Alfie Rona for autism awareness month Hello, my name is Alfie. I am 4 years old and I live with Mummy, Daddy and my…

1 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…

10 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. …

20-30 minutes 4th July Make with kids

More firework crafts for kids!

I've already shared 5 of my favourite firework crafts for kids and since bonfire night is coming up next month, I wanted to share some more with you. These are…

Make with kids pennies toddlers

Painted pasta necklace Autumn craft

The weather has turned chilly & damp here in Kent and we are enjoying more cozy crafting activities like this easy Autumn craft: painted pasta necklaces. What you need to…

#Pintorials free Make with kids

5 fabulous things to make with loo roll tubes!

Today I'm sharing 5 fantastic things to make with loo roll tubes from last week’s #Pintorials linky and around the web. I think these all make easy, fun after school…

free Make with kids pennies

5 recycled art & craft ideas for kids using cards

Today I'm delighted to welcome Lesley at Decorque Cards (check out her blog here), who is guest posting about recycled art & crafts using greetings cards. Over to Lesley... You…

#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…

babies free Make with kids

5 ways arts & crafts can help with your child’s development

Today I am pleased to share with you a wonderful guest post from Joanna Santillan: 5 ways that art & crafts can help with your child's social, emotional and physical…

1 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…

a tenner or more

Learn with Play: A book like no other!

I have some exciting news... Hodge Podge Craft is co-author of KBN Learn With Play (along with over 90 other awesome bloggers). I am hugely proud to be a part…

20-30 minutes pennies toddlers

How to make a dinosaur garden

I'm so pleased that lovely Kate from Crafts on Sea is going to show us how to make a Dinosaur Garden today! Kate Williams blogs at Crafts on Sea and…

1 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,…

1 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…