Crafty Kids at Home
Add a quirky new twist to a class Cardboard Tube Santa Craft. Make his beard from Bubble Wrap. Big brother was building his birthday Lego. So to help distract little brother and little sister from their birthday envy (and to give big brother a rare bit of peace and quiet), we set to work on … Read more
It can seem like a lot of work making Christmas cards for the whole class. But with good planning and realistic expectations, it is totally achievable. It’s also a great way to fill a few cold after-school afternoons, when you are all stuck indoors. Making your own Christmas Cards When you are only 4 years … Read more
Does your child need to work on their scissor skills? Challenge them to cut out and make this fun Snowman Collage. My daughter is reluctant to use a pair of scissors at home and in school. We attended her first parent teacher meeting recently and whilst she is flying in most areas, she lacks confidence … Read more
Do you like to try new Christmas Cookie Recipes? We love any excuse to bake cookies. There are so many different kinds of holiday cookies to try, or perhaps you have a special family recipe you bake each year? 10 Delicious Christmas Cookie Recipes This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Here are ten … Read more
Do your kids still believe in Santa Claus? If they do, or even if they don’t, these Santa crafts are really fun to make this Holiday season! 11 Santa Crafts for Kids to Make This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Nobody has actually seen Santa Claus, but we are have a picture of … Read more
Do your kids like to turn recyclables into something special? We are feeling inspired to bring out our Making Box again this week, after our recent stint as a Guest Judge for @kidscrafts101 over on Instagram. Set up by the fabulous ladies behind Red Ted Art and Incredibusy. Kids Crafts 101 invites people to tag … Read more
There is something extra special about sitting down together to make crafts in the run up to Christmas. Whether it is making Christmas Cards for family and friends or new Ornaments for our Christmas Tree. There is always a happy sense of anticipation in the air of good times to come. And it’s a great … Read more
A fun new colourful idea for your kids Christmas cards. Bubble Wrap Christmas Trees with added sparkle. Do you like to receive home-made Christmas cards? We certainly do and we love to make them for our family and friends as well. To help inspire your this year with your own cards we are taking part … Read more
Bake Cookies and make Gift Tags with your kids. Give to your friends and family this Christmas. We enjoy making and baking together all through the year. But there is something special about sitting down together to prepare for Christmas. We have already made a start on our Christmas Cards and made a few new Baubles … Read more
Can you guess which Mr Men book came first? The Birth of the Mr Men The Mr Men and Little Miss series of books have been enjoyed by children and parents alike since the early 1970’s. Created by Yorkshire-man Roger Hargreaves (where all of the best people are born!) who realised his dream to write … Read more