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It’s nearly Easter, which as well as chocolate eggs means... more crafts!I had been saving egg boxes to make daffodils with my three year old but am conscious that she still prefers crafts we can do in one sitting, that is without having to wait for paint to dry first. I’m also in the process... Continue Reading →
While some people dislike Valentine’s Day as an over-commercialised excuse for retailers and restaurants to cash in, for others it’s a day to feel loved and appreciated. That doesn’t just mean a candle-lit dinner with your significant other – if you have children, it’s a great opportunity to celebrate the love you have for your... Continue Reading →
We made these dragons ahead of Chinese New Year - they are not the most accurate representation, but my two year old and I had fun making them! They are made out of an old egg carton, and can be adapted to any design or level of skill. You need: Cardboard egg box - a... Continue Reading →
I wasn’t intending to do any more posts about Christmas crafts but this one is so good I couldn’t resist. Again it’s an idea I saw online in several places so there isn’t a specific one I was inspired by. It makes a lovely keepsake gift and one that is particularly good for this locked... Continue Reading →
I think I’ve found my niche as a mum - I love doing crafts with my daughter! Now she is 2.5 she is able to get properly involved and really enjoys making things which is lucky as so do I. Christmas is always a good time to do crafts as you can use them as... Continue Reading →
This is a fun craft to do with children, though young children will need quite a bit of parental involvement. It also makes a nice keepsake or gift for the grandparents! This is a festive wreath made up of hand prints - or rather, hand shapes - decorated with holly pom poms. I got this... Continue Reading →
My daughter is a bit young to write a letter to Santa still this year – for the first time she understands the concept of Santa and Christmas, and that Santa will leave presents for her under the tree, which is really sweet. Last year she loved the decorations and lights but I don’t think... Continue Reading →
Happy Diwali! Diwali is of course the Festival of Lights, which is mainly celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains - and in today's multi-cultural society it's important to understand the beliefs and celebrations of different religions. It's nice for children when they are learning about different events to do some crafts to mark the occasion,... Continue Reading →
Here’s a fun craft you can easily do at home around Bonfire Night, Diwali, New Year’s Eve or indeed any other event which involves fireworks! All you need is: Cardboard inner tubes from toilet rolls or kitchen rollBlack sugar paperScissorsDifferent colour paints - bright neon ones are great for this project. I used three colours... Continue Reading →
Wet weather, local lockdowns and coronavirus – in fact, 2020 in general – have left many children stuck indoors. This week is half term and Halloween is this Saturday – and a lot of activities that both children and adults will have been looking forward to will not be going ahead. But staying safe is... Continue Reading →
