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10 pretty princess crafts & activities
Posted in#Pintorials Birthday toddlers

10 pretty princess crafts & activities

Today I'm sharing 10 pretty princess crafts & activities from last week’s #Pintorials linky and around the web. 10 pretty princess crafts & activities: Glitter bracelets from A Pumpkin &…
Ultimate List of DIY minion party ideas
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The ultimate list of DIY minion party ideas!

Here is my ultimate round up of the most awesome DIY minion party ideas for your little BAANANAAH lovers! With The Minions Movie & Despicable Me 3 coming out later…
M crafts for kids
Posted in#Pintorials 20-30 minutes a few quid

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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the best chocolate hedgehog cake recipe
Posted in1 hour or more a few quid Birthday

How to make the best chocolate hedgehog cake

An easy step-by-step recipe for the best chocolate hedgehog cake, using flakes instead of the traditional buttons.
Made in one (birthday) morning!

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Dragon painting for Chinese zodiac
Posted in20-30 minutes Baby shower Birthday

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,…
Pirate party eye patch & hat
Posted in1 hour or more 20-30 minutes a few quid

How to host a DIY pirate party for toddlers!

A full round-up of Pickle’s DIY pirate party, from invitations and outfits, activities and decorations to a pirate ship cake and ‘WANTED’ goodie bags!

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how to make salt dough doubloons for a pirate party
Posted in1 hour or more a few quid Birthday

How to make giant salt dough doubloons

These salt dough doubloons are quick, easy and thrifty for a pirate party.  Kids can collect them and exchange for goodie bags! Pickle's pirate party was at a local soft…
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Posted in1 hour or more a few quid babies

How to make a fantastic, easy peasy chocolate pirate ship cake in just one morning!

Probably the easiest ever pirate ship cake tutorial. You can bake and decorate this cake in one morning – perfect for a little buccaneer’s party!

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DIY jolly roger flag
Posted in20-30 minutes a few quid Birthday

No-mess DIY jolly roger flag craft

I came up with the idea for this DIY jolly roger flag craft for Pickle's pirate party because I wanted something mess-free and easy enough for toddlers to make (which…
pin the eye patch on the pirate thumbnail
Posted in20-30 minutes Birthday free

How to make a ‘pin the eye-patch on the pirate’ game (tutorial & free printable)

Learn how to draw a pirate with the easiest step-by-step video ever…
If you are in a hurry, cheat and use the free pirate printable – perfect for a pirate party!

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Avast ye crafty land-lubbers! Learn how to make mini treasure chest box favours for a pirate party…
Posted in10 minutes or less Birthday Make for kids

Avast ye crafty land-lubbers! Learn how to make mini treasure chest box favours for a pirate party…

Aren’t these mini treasure chest boxes cute?  Perfect for pirate or mermaid swimming party favours!

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DIY kids crafts gift box
Posted in20-30 minutes a few quid Birthday

DIY kids crafts gift box for a preschooler

We made this DIY kids crafts gift box as a gift for a 3 year old girl. Pickle was invited to her birthday party this weekend and her mum told…
How to make aged pirate party invites or an authentic treasure map!
Posted in20-30 minutes Birthday Make for kids

How to make aged pirate party invites or an authentic treasure map!

The first in a series of pirate party tutorial posts: how to make aged invitations using tea (including a free Word template)
Yaaarrrr…

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Super simple thank you cards (made by a 1 year old)!
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!

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10 amazing handprint craft ideas
Posted in10 minutes or less babies Birthday

10 amazing handprint craft ideas for kids!

I’ve rounded up the 10 best handprint craft ideas for kids, including GLITTER, gorgeous personalised gift ideas, Halloween ghosts, animals, flowers and Christmas cards.

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Wordcloud Fathers day DIY gift
Posted in20-30 minutes a few quid Birthday

Fathers day DIY gift: easy framed word cloud

This Fathers day DIY gift is super easy and fun to make, but really has the ‘wow’ factor.
Ask the kids to describe their Daddy and make those words into a piece of art.

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How to wrap a gift: beautiful paper feathers
Posted in10 minutes or less Birthday free

How to wrap a gift: beautiful paper feathers

Want to make a gift look extra-special?
How about making some gorgeous paper feathers to decorate it with?
These only take 10 minutes to make!

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How to make scented candles in a teacup: a step-by-step tutorial
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.

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The most delicious chocolate dipped cut-out cookies (that your toddler can make)!
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..?

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Pop-up flower birthday card: a step-by-step tutorial
Posted in10 minutes or less Birthday Make with kids

Pop-up flower birthday card: a step-by-step tutorial

  • A simple pop-up birthday card (would also be wonderful for a get well, thank you or Mothers’ day card).  Great way to use up scrappy bits of wrapping paper!
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