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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30 fun advent calendar activities
Fun, festive advent calendar activities from baking and crafting to carol singing and gift giving.
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30+ Cracking Christmas craft ideas!
Welcome to the ULTIMATE list of Christmas craft ideas! This #Pintorials linky will run until the new year and I'm sharing my favourite Christmas craft ideas from last week’s #Pintorials…
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10 easy snow, snowman and snowflake crafts for kids
This week I’m featuring the 10 best snow, snowman and snowflake crafts for kids from the last #Pintorials linky of 2014 - perfect for these cold January days... Snow, snowman…
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DIY cut-out star jam jar lantern
This DIY cut-out star jam jar lantern is super quick and easy, but only costs a few pence to make. Save your jam jars and create a beautiful display for…
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10 DIY Christmas decorations for kids
This week I'm featuring 10 fantastic DIY Christmas decorations that kids can make, including cute tree ornaments, a star garland, sequin table centre & paper wreath. Thank you for linking…
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Gingerbread and Reindeer Crafts for Christmas
This week I’m sharing the best gingerbread and reindeer crafts for Christmas from last week’s #Pintorials. Gingerbread and Reindeer Crafts for Christmas: DIY burlap reindeer wall art from Gym.Craft.Laundry Gingerbread…
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DIY Alternative Advent Calendar
Last year we made this DIY alternative advent calendar using paper cups which was a big hit with the boys! This year I wanted to do something similar (i.e. activities…
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11 pretty Christmas glitter crafts for kids
Christmas glitter crafts for kids are a great way to create beautiful DIY gifts, cards and decorations. Check out my favourite 11 below - aren't they beautiful? Oh and once…
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Handmade Christmas ideas
This week I'm sharing the loveliest handmade Christmas ideas from last week's #Pintorials. Handmade Christmas ideas: Magical Christmas lanterns from Adventure in a Box Pipe cleaner Christmas tree decorations from…
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DIY mini glitter calm down jar tutorial
This DIY mini calm down jar is so simple to make with kids and is the perfect antidote to the excitement of Christmas! *this post contains affiliate links* When you…
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Printable snowman craft for kids
Today I'm sharing with you an easy free printable snowman craft for kids. It's a fun, simple collage idea that even young kids can do with very little help. I'm…
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No mess Christmas craft recycled gift boxes
There aren't many genuinely no mess Christmas craft ideas (most seem to involve glitter)! But this cute little gift box (made from an old Christmas card) creates absolutely NO mess…
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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…
How-to: busy mum’s Christmas door decoration
This Christmas door decoration will make your house look festive for free in just a few minutes!
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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Mini Christmas craft jar gifts for kids
A quick and inexpensive present idea for kids!
I’ve made these mini Christmas craft jar gifts for kids using tiny favour jars and crafting materials that I already had.
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A Christmas parcel from Santa’s elves!
Christmas magic starts on the 1st December for us, when Santa’s Elves will deliver a special parcel for the boys.
Find out what’s inside (including a free printable letter to Santa)!
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DIY paper cup advent calendar (made by toddlers)!
Full tutorial on how to make the easiest DIY paper cup advent calendar ever, which you can fill with your choice of activities and/or sweets!