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…
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. …
Posted in#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…
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MADs finalist 2015 (yes really)!
So, I'm not sure quite how this happened, but... ...I'm a MADs finalist! Hodge Podge Craft is one of the final six in the Craft category of the MAD (Mum…
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…
Posted in10 minutes or less Christmas free
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…
Posted in10 minutes or less Christmas Make with kids
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…
Posted in10 minutes or less Christmas pennies
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…
Posted in10 minutes or less Christmas free
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…
Posted in10 minutes or less 20-30 minutes 4th July
The 5 best firework craft ideas for kids!
The 5 best firework craft ideas and activities for kids: nature collage, picture spinning, pasta, cotton bud painting and fizzy fireworks! Remember, remember the 5th of November! It's almost bonfire…
5 spooky spiderweb craft ideas for kids
The 5 best spiderweb craft ideas for kids – perfect for a Halloween party!
Decorations, glitter, paper crafts and a giant yarn web.
Posted in10 minutes or less free Make with kids
How to make an easy origami dress
Find out how to make this cute, easy origami dress.
All you need is a square of pretty paper!
Posted in10 minutes or less free Nature
Nature scavenger hunt: Y is for Yellow
A fun photo nature scavenger hunt, looking for yellow things in nature (as part of the ABCs of Nature series: Y is for yellow) – including a free printable!
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Easy origami elephant tutorial
I made this easy origami elephant* for a friend's birthday card (and glued it down flat), but they will stand alone as 3D animals, so you could use different size…
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Easy Duck Tape World Cup Craft
Why not try this easy football world cup craft, using Duck Tape? You can design your supporters’ scarves and strip using Duck Tape in whatever colours you choose!
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The best L crafts for kids (link up with #Pintorials)
A selection of the best L crafts for kids: lolly stick aeroplane, list for Summer (on a bucket!) and little pineapple upside-down cakes.
Posted in#Pintorials 10 minutes or less 20-30 minutes
The best D crafts for kids (link up with #Pintorials)
Here’s a few of the best D crafts for kids: dot-marker painting, drip pots and a simple baby dress pattern.
Posted in#Pintorials 10 minutes or less 20-30 minutes
The best P crafts for kids (link up with #Pintorials)
Take a look at the best P crafts for kids: pasta threading, pipe cleaner princesses and a fool-proof play-dough recipe.
Posted in10 minutes or less Easter Gifts
How to make a quick and easy Easter bunny bag
Find out step-by-step how to make an easy Easter bunny bag (with a cute pompom tail) – includes free printable template.
Posted in10 minutes or less Easter Make with kids
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.