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The Cardboard Castle (a recycled photo story)
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The Cardboard Castle (a recycled photo story)

A cardboard castle can inspire fun creative role-play and story-telling – take a look!

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The best F crafts for kids (link up with #Pintorials)

Check out the best F crafts for kids tutorials: Felt cookies, Fossils and a Fingerprint family tree.

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M crafts for kids
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The best M crafts for kids (link up with #Pintorials)

Take a look at the best M crafts for kids tutorials: Mermaids, Marshmallows and a Music Man!

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how to decoupage eggs for Easter
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How to make decoupage eggs for Easter

Another easy Easter activity for kids using fine motor skills to create beautiful decoupage egg decorations.

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polystyrene egg chick for Easter
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How to make egg chicks for Easter

Use fake eggs to make fluffy Easter chick decorations by following this super simple tutorial.

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Glitter eggs for Easter
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Glitter eggs for Easter decorations

These started as (rather ugly) polystyrene eggs, but have been transformed into sparkling beauties with just a little paint and glitter.

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How to blow out eggs for Easter decorations
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How to blow-out eggs for Easter decorations

It's helpful to know how to blow out eggs for Easter decorations.  It can be a bit messy (which kids love) and the wet fart noises that eggs make are…
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Liquid watercolour galaxy (craft ideas for kids)

An incredibly simple painting activity for kids (especially those interested in space!)
The finished picture makes a great piece of artwork for a child’s bedroom.

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St David’s day crafts: Love-spoons & Daffodils

A couple of fun St David’s day crafts inspired by Welsh love-spoons and daffodils (free printable included)

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Almond and raspberry love cake
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Almond and Raspberry Love Cake recipe

An easy recipe that kids can help make (and decorate) for someone they love.

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Heart pop-up Valentine card how-to
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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…
Love School: educational Valentine craft ideas
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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…
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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…

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10 beautiful Valentine crafts for kids
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10 beautiful Valentine crafts for kids

10  gorgeous craft ideas for Valentine’s day that are simple enough for kids to make!

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A Dancing Dragon Craft for Chinese New Year
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A Dancing Dragon Craft for Chinese New Year

An easy paper craft to celebrate Chinese New Year, including a free printable.

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Dragon painting for Chinese zodiac
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Chinese Zodiac artwork for kids

I painted this Chinese Zodiac artwork for Chops' bedroom after he was born in the year of the dragon (you can find out your own or your child's Chinese astrology sign,…
Easy kid's activities for new years day
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What to do with the kids on New Years Day.

Happy New Year! Is your head a little sore?  Weather miserable?  Wondering what to do with the kids on New Year's Day?  Kids full of beans as usual and needing…
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New Years Eve family tradition

I don't recall a New Years Eve family tradition from my childhood (my parents were never huge fans of NYE).  In the past, my favourite New Year's Eve celebrations have…
DIY Christmas gift
Posted in20-30 minutes a few quid Christmas

Christmas gift idea: vintage teacup scented candles

Far easier to make than they look, these vintage scented teacup candles only cost a few quid each, but smell just as good as the posh ones in the shops.
Plus, once you’ve finished the scented candle, you can enjoy a decent cuppa!

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Pompom reindeer Christmas cards (free printable)

A quick and easy free printable reindeer card that kids can decorate – Merry Christmas!

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