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autumn scavenger hunt
Posted in20-30 minutes free Nature

An Autumn Scavenger Hunt (with free printable)!

*this post contains affiliate links* When you purchase something after clicking on an affiliate link, the price you pay will not be affected, but I will receive a small commission…
Meadow embroidery FB
Posted in1 hour or more a few quid Mothers' Day

Free floral meadow embroidery pattern

Today's post is a free embroidery pattern that I designed for my Granny's birthday.  I wanted it to look like a cross-section of a meadow, with lots of grasses, seed…
ree printable snowman craft for kids
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…
Happy birthday to Hodge Podge Craft!
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Happy birthday to Hodge Podge Craft!

Hodge Podge Craft is a whole year old and I’m having a round up of my most popular posts!

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The Cardboard Castle (a recycled photo story)
Posted in20-30 minutes babies free

The Cardboard Castle (a recycled photo story)

A cardboard castle can inspire fun creative role-play and story-telling – take a look!

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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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Christmas jumper customisation free workshop
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Save the Children’s Woolly Wonderland – free Christmas jumper crafting workshops

Woolly Wonderland – a Christmas pop-up for Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day is offering free story-telling sessions, knitting tips, jumper customisation and craft workshops!

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Free personal video message from Santa
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A free personalised Christmas video from Santa!

A bit of Christmas magic for your little ones – how to make a free personalised Christmas video message from Santa.
It only takes 10 minutes!

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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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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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paper plane crafts & activities
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…
sticker robot craft free printable
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)…

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Personalised paper planes (guest post at The Pin Junkie)
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…

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A waistcoat for Nonno bear (a Build-a-Bear pattern)
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.

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PlayDoh with Diggers!
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!

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Step-by-step: Lidded favour boxes made from old birthday and Christmas cards
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…

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Pet rocks
Posted in20-30 minutes Gifts Make for kids

20 Reasons to Paint Rocks (I kid you not!) part 2

More brilliant ideas to paint rocks: story stones, wedding favours & more! (SEE PART ONE HERE)
A fun, easy, low prep, (almost) free activity.

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20 reasons to paint rocks 1
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…
Craft ideas for kids: Cardboard Box Play House
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…

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Craft ideas for kids: Origami flapping bird tutorial
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!

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