Posted in20-30 minutes a few quid babies
Craft ideas for kids: Masking tape canvas painting
We’ve been trying out some simple craft ideas for kids this summer. Masking tape painting was heaps of fun and resulted in some fantastic artwork!
Posted in20-30 minutes a few quid Make for kids
Craft ideas for kids: No spill pig watering can
Is your toddler as keen on watering the garden as mine are? Do they also get more water on their feet than in the plant pots? Here’s your answer – a cheeky pig watering can made from a recycled plastic milk jug!
Posted in10 minutes or less babies older kids / adults
Craft ideas for kids: Fearless painting and drawing!
Sometimes the simplest craft ideas for kids are the best. Just a few materials and a big imagination is all they need to create a masterpiece! You will need: -…
Posted in10 minutes or less Make with kids pennies
Craft ideas for kids: Funky pompom bird
Looking for craft ideas for kids? This quirky little bird is made from pompoms, feathers and pipe-cleaners. He’s full of personality and only takes a few minutes to make!
Craft ideas for kids: Yogurt pot telephone
Looking for craft ideas for kids? Here’s an old school one! I remember making these with my mum and bro when I was small (and there’s a top tip from Granny in this tutorial)…
Posted in10 minutes or less Make for kids pennies
Washi tape wristband: festival ID for kids
Probably the simplest use of washi tape ever.
A quick and easy festival ID for kids (just in case!)
Posted in20-30 minutes a few quid Gifts
Easy sewing project: kid’s clothes plasters
Want to create a unique gift in one easy sewing project?
Need a fast quirky fix for worn-out kids’ clothes? These are perfect to make do and mend!
Posted in10 minutes or less free Gifts
10 clever ideas for paper airplanes for kids
Do you like to make paper airplanes for kids? I do and my boys love them! Following this guest post for The Pin Junkie, the process of making paper planes…
Posted in20-30 minutes a few quid Make with kids
Decorate a robot craft idea (with free printable)
Need a robot craft activity that will keep the kids busy for at least 30 minutes, but don’t want loads of prep or to clear up for hours afterwards?
Here’s your answer (includes free printable)…
Posted in10 minutes or less Make with kids Paper Craft
Personalised paper planes (guest post at The Pin Junkie)
A fun, simple, low-cost craft idea that can help children with literacy, name-recognition, gross and fine-motor skills. See post for link to how-to…
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..?
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!
Posted in1 hour or more a few quid Gifts
A waistcoat for Nonno bear (a Build-a-Bear pattern)
A special gift for a very special bear.
Simple Build-A-Bear waistcoat pattern and how-to.
Posted in20-30 minutes a few quid babies
PlayDoh with Diggers!
Need 30 minutes to yourself?
What could be more fun than PlayDoh? PlayDoh with diggers of course!
Posted in20-30 minutes free Gifts
Step-by-step: Lidded favour boxes made from old birthday and Christmas cards
Step-by-step: cute lidded favour boxes from old birthday/Christmas cards.
Great up-cycling idea to do in a classroom/playgroup…
Posted in1 hour or more a tenner or more Fathers' Day
How-to make a speech bubble photo gift for Daddy
This speech bubble photo gift for Daddy is a great gift for any loved one (little or no artistic skill required)!
A fantastic way to display all those cute photos you have of your kids with their Daddy.
Posted in20-30 minutes Gifts Make for kids
20 Reasons to Paint Rocks (yes, really!) part 1
I have to admit, I was a little sceptical of painting rocks as a craft, but Pickle really enjoyed it and actually so did I (it’s very calming)! I tried…
Posted in1 hour or more a few quid Make for kids
Craft ideas for kids: Cardboard Box Play House
Got a huge cardboard box? Don’t throw it away!
Make a little house for the kids and let them decorate it…
Posted in10 minutes or less free Make with kids
Craft ideas for kids: Origami flapping bird tutorial
Easy step-by-step tutorial: how to make an origami flapping bird.
Fun and free to make!
Posted in10 minutes or less Fathers' Day Gifts
Gorgeous New Baby Footprint Card
Need a card to celebrate a new baby? 1st Father/Mothers’ day?
This is super easy and looks fantastic!