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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…

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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…

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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…

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…

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…

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…

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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…

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 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…

#Pintorials Make with kids pennies

10 Fairy Tale Crafts for Kids

Today I've rounded up 10 of the best fairy tale crafts for kids from last week’s #Pintorials linky and around the web. From fairy godmother wands to a cardboard tube…

20-30 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…

#Pintorials Make with kids pennies

10 fun floral craft ideas

These fun floral craft ideas include some of your posts from last week’s #Pintorials linky and others from around the web. They're perfect for springing into Spring (even during the…

Make with kids pennies St Patrick's Day

Happy St Patricks day art idea for kids of all ages

This happy St Patricks day art idea is easy and fun for all ages. It needs very little prep and can be adapted for different interests and abilities. After seeing…

10 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…

20-30 minutes free Make with kids

5 fantastic New Years Eve craft ideas for kids!

These 5 exciting New Years Eve craft ideas for kids are perfect to welcome in the New Year and reflect on the past one. They help children to think about family…