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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,…
Cross stitch rocking horse
Posted in1 hour or more babies Baby shower

Wordless Wednesday: tying up loose ends

So much to do, so little time!

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Easy kid's activities for new years day
Posted in20-30 minutes a few quid free

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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Posted in20-30 minutes Christmas free

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…
Busy mum's Christmas decor (not a) wreath how-to
Posted inChristmas free pennies

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!

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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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Posted in10 minutes or less Christmas Make with kids

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 jars for kids
Posted in10 minutes or less Christmas Gifts

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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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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A parcel from Santa's Elves
Posted in10 minutes or less a few quid Christmas

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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Posted in20-30 minutes a few quid Christmas

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!

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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…
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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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Posted inMake with kids Thanksgiving toddlers

10 superb Thanksgiving crafts and activities for kids!

Being English, I don't really celebrate Thanksgiving, but it's one of those holidays that I could very happily join in with!  It reminds me of the traditional pagan Harvest festival and…
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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Posted in20-30 minutes a few quid Halloween

How to make easy no-carve mini glitter pumpkins

How to make gorgeous mini glitter pumpkins (easy enough for a toddler to do)!

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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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