The A-Z of Pretend Play I am very excited to announce the launch of our first ever series over here at Crafty Kids at home, The A-Z of Pretend Play. Over the next 26 days, bloggers from across the land will be sharing their favourite kid’s pretend play activities with you. We will be sharing … Read more
Does your 7 year old dream of being a superhero one day? Set their imaginations free and make their dreams come true when they create their very own Superhero Comic Strip using basic tools. I decided to channel my son’s love of technology into an activity that he struggles with, for this week’s Super-hero themed … Read more
Imagination It’s been mid-term over here in Ireland this week and after week filled with trips out, going on playdates, catching up with the cleaning, referring the kids arguments, attempting to do some baking and trying to fit in a rest, it is safe to say that we are all ready to get back to … Read more
DIY Felt stocking kits for kids. The kids were very excited to receive these Christmas Felt Stocking Kits recently from Rainbow Creations, specialist stockists of children’s craft supplies, art materials and craft kits. They have been asking to have a go at some sewing of their own for ages now. I have been learning to sew … Read more
I was feeling a little weary this morning after a late night family BBQ. So when the kids asked if they could “do making” at 7.30am this morning, I just couldn’t get my brain into gear to actually prepare an activity to sit down and do with them. I really just wanted to curl up … Read more
My two sons love to make things out of old cereal boxes, egg cartons, plastic bottles, milk bottle lids and such like. I can barely make it to the re-cycling bin with an empty carton before I hear a cry of “Mummy can I have that to make something with?” I find it very … Read more
Doing arts and crafts with your children can be daunting to some, especially when you are faced with such perfect examples on the huge number of arts and crafts websites now available. However, not all arts and crafts projects take meticulous planning or require lengthy trips to the art and hobby store for … Read more