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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…
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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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Super cute crochet owl
This is my second learning to crochet project.
I’ve been searching for simple, yet fun (and also free!) patterns and this one was so cute that I had to have a try!
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A beautiful Cornish wedding!
A beautiful, inspiring, DIY wedding: vintage camper-vans, open-air vows, hand-made place settings, bunting, table-settings and a quiz!
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Back to school: DIY (no-sew) comic book bag tutorial
This DIY comic book school bag will help your little Superhero to find his (or her!) book bag quickly and easily at school, plus it’s really cute…
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Fathers day DIY gift: easy framed word cloud
This Fathers day DIY gift is super easy and fun to make, but really has the ‘wow’ factor.
Ask the kids to describe their Daddy and make those words into a piece of art.
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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!
Craft ideas for kids: How to make a feather headdress
One of the fastest craft ideas for kids – a simple yet beautiful no-sew feather headdress (plus some more fun carnival craft ideas for kids)!
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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!
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Simple bird automaton
Want to try one of the best EVER craft ideas for kids? How about a machine which makes a bird ‘fly’ up and down and round and round when you turn the handle?
10 sensational summer fete crafts & activities round-up
We've been so lucky to have had really beautiful weather recently - Pickle and Chops love the freedom of running around outside every day. They especially enjoyed our local village…
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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!
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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)
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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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..?
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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!
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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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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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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.