Drowning in a sea of broken, paperless crayons? Don’t toss them! This Christmas, embracing sustainability with this simple, brilliant craft that gives old wax new life. With a few basic supplies and some festive silicone moulds, you can easily recycle those forgotten nubs into brand-new, multi-coloured creations. Not only is this a great way toContinue reading “Festive Crayons”
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Folded Paper Angels
These are super quick and easy, and so versatile. You can customise them to match your decorations, or add them to a length of ribbon or jute twine to create a garland. You will need: 2 sheets of plain paper. You can use A4 or A5 paper here. A large bead a short length ofContinue reading “Folded Paper Angels”
Reindeer Crispy Cakes
These are super quick and easy to make, and with very little washing up. The perfect festive treat for kids to make. You will need… 12 cupcake cases 150g cooking chocolate (I used milk here, but you can use dark chocolate if you prefer) 50g butter 2 tbsp honey 120g rice crispy cereal 24 pretzelsContinue reading “Reindeer Crispy Cakes”
Christmas Ribbon (Star Bow)
These make any gift (Christmas or otherwise) look extra special. They only take minutes to make, so why not add a personal touch to your gifts this year? You will need: Approximately 4.25m ribbon. I used 19mm wide ribbon for this bow. Use a smaller width ribbon for the smaller templates. A stapler. You willContinue reading “Christmas Ribbon (Star Bow)”
Making Pompoms
Pompoms are simply short lengths of yarn tied together to make a fluffy ball. There are many methods to make them. Depending on whether you want a tight rotund type pompom, or a loose fluffy pompom. Making pompoms can be lots of fun, but will need a certain amount of patience, depending on the sizeContinue reading “Making Pompoms”
Giraffe Pot
It was “take your child to work” day last week. So my 12 year old had the pleasure of writing me a blog post. As a massive giraffe fan, this one was perfect for her. She gathered her materials, took the photos and took great pride in created her giraffe pot. The words are hersContinue reading “Giraffe Pot”
Sugar Scrub
This is a super easy gift idea. Perfect for Mother’s Day. You probably have the ingredients you need in the kitchen already. You will need: Sugar – Raw sugar will give you a more grainy texture. We used standard granulated sugar for our scrubs. Oil – Any non-scented food grade oil will work here. OliveContinue reading “Sugar Scrub”
Cardboard Loom Woven Mats
These mats have been on my list to make for a while. There is something quite therapeutic about weaving. And these mats are no different. You can choose the size and colour of your mats, and will more than likely have the supplies kicking around the house already. They will make great gifts as aContinue reading “Cardboard Loom Woven Mats”
Easter Bunny Garland
This is a super simple craft. No expertise necessary. All you’ll be doing is cutting paper and glueing ribbon or string. Easy. Get the kids involved and get decorating your house for Easter. You will need: Let’s get started… Start by downloading my bunny template. You will find it here. Stick your template to someContinue reading “Easter Bunny Garland”
Last Minute World Book Day Outfits
So, you’ve left making the kids World Book Day outfits to the last minute. You are very much not alone! I do this every year, There’s always plenty of time, until there isn’t! I have put together a few helpful suggestions for you. Corners you can cut. Costumes you can throw together with what youContinue reading “Last Minute World Book Day Outfits”