How far will your rubber band racer go? Using hot glue will work best for this project. If you don’t have a hot glue gun, then you could try tacky glue, but it will take a long time to dry strongly enough to hold. Hot glue guns are not expensive, but please be careful whenContinue reading “Rubber Band Racer”
Category Archives: Craft Month 2021
Endless Cube
This endless cube is truly fascinating. It is important to get the cubes together in the right order to make it work as an endless cube. But follow these instructions and you’ll have made one in no time. You could even add pictures or messages to each side to really make it your own. HappyContinue reading “Endless Cube”
Squeezy Strawberry
You will probably have the materials for this one at home already. If not then they are easy to get hold of. Making a squeezy strawberry is a fairly quick craft, and the finished product will keep the kids entertained afterwards. Win win! Happy Crafting! you will need: a red balloon some flour an emptyContinue reading “Squeezy Strawberry”
Shaving Foam Marbling
Shaving foam marbling is by far the easiest form of marbling I have tried. Its so easy for the kids to get involved with. It is quite a messy one though. So prepare your work surface, and make sure the kids are not wearing their best frocks! Don’t be put off by the mess though.Continue reading “Shaving Foam Marbling”
Cardboard Braiding
Cardboard braiding is a great way to make friendship bracelets or cords. For the younger crafter especially, It is far easier to master than the traditional knotted bracelets. But that doesn’t mean these are just for the little ones. They are great fun whatever age you are. Happy Crafting! Get set up Draw and cutContinue reading “Cardboard Braiding”
Painted Bread
Edible art! Let the kids make some painted bread next time they ask for a snack. This is not the healthiest of snacks, but it’s great fun as a treat occasionally, and very easy to set up. Happy Crafting! You will need: white bread food colouring in any colours you like. You can use whateverContinue reading “Painted Bread”
Make your own Scrunchies
Scrunchies make a great beginners sewing project. We have used a sewing machine to make our scrunchies, which has made the process far quicker. You can also hand sew them if you’d prefer. The result will be the same. If you do have a sewing machine to hand, this is a great project to getContinue reading “Make your own Scrunchies”
Removable No Sew Cushion Cover
My eldest loved this one. She is 7 and loves a cushion for reading. The cutting was a little tricky for her to figure out, but the tying is certainly something the kids can get involved with. Get them involved in making their own removable no sew cushion cover, or make one for them inContinue reading “Removable No Sew Cushion Cover”
Marshmallow Playdough
I’ll be completely honest with you. Making Marshmallow playdough was far messier than I had imagined it would be. Initially, I didn’t dust my hands with enough cornflour, and ended up not being able to get the play dough off. My eldest (in fits of laughter at my plight!) came to my rescue and pouredContinue reading “Marshmallow Playdough”
Straw Weaving
Straw weaving is so versatile. You can make bracelets, belts, straps, necklaces, headbands. Anything you like! This would make a great party craft for tweens or older. The materials are cheap and easy to find, and the possibilities are endless. Cut 3 lengths of yarn a little longer than your straws. Thread a length throughContinue reading “Straw Weaving”