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Giant Pin Wheels

Just wow! These giant pin wheels turned out better than I could have hoped for. I did try and use ev...
Easy Thomas the Tank Engine Costume



Thomas is a staple in many households with young kids, I’m sure. Ours is no different. As seem...
No Sew Superhero Mask



Your budding little superhero will love this superhero mask. And the best bit? You don’t need ...
Quick Stick Man Costume



As with many of my world book day creations, this Quick Stick Man costume started life as a pair of ...
Simple Penguin Costume



This is another world book day outfit. My eldest wanted to go as the penguin out of the book “...
Christmas Breakfast



Christmas is all about the kids, right? Or at least thats what I tell myself when I’m going al...
3D Snowflakes



These 3D Snowflakes are beautiful aren’t they? They are straightforward to make with a bit of ...
Christmas Tree Makes



My lot love crafting sessions. Anything where they can create and be allowed to make a mess always s...
6 Handmade Gift Tags to try



With Christmas fast approaching, my attention is turning to wrapping the gifts I have bought. What b...
Beaded Star



These beaded star ornaments are a great decoration. If you don’t have any wire, you can try wi...
Hot Chocolate Bombs



These hot chocolate bombs are the perfect cosy treat for chilly winter days. They could also make th...
Santa Treat Pots



These cute little Santa Treat Pots are a cheap and effective craft. Another great idea to create a h...
Sharpie Mugs



Personalised mug make great gifts. Especially when the kids decorate them. My eldest is doing a few ...
Make a Gift Bag from Wrapping Paper



Remember that wrapping paper your kids so lovingly made? Well here is another use for it. Make a gif...
Make your own Wrapping Paper



My lot love drawing. Especially my two year old. We have a roll of wide paper at home. Im not sure w...
White Chocolate and Cranberry Cookies



These cookies should be quite soft when they are taken out of the oven so that when they cool down t...
Easy Felt Poinsettias



Poinsettias are a great symbol of Christmas. And these easy felt poinsettias are a stunning decorati...
Festive Bird Feeders



The birds need a little helping hand this time of year, so why not get the kids involved and make up...
Marbled Baubles



These are so effective, and so unique. You won’t get any two the same. They are cheap and easy...
Tea Light Snowmen



These cute little fellas are easy to make. In fact, you could be making a whole family before you kn...
Yarn Wrapped Hats



These are simple and mess free to make. You can get four out of a standard toilet roll middle. You w...
Paper Angels



Advent Calendar 2021 – Day 1 These mini paper angels are super quick and easy to make. These a...
Halloween Eyes



This one is super easy, and so very effective! The perfect halloween decoration at a very low cost. ...
Monster Door Wreath



Who would love to make a monster door wreath?! This is a simple and mess free crafty idea. The perfe...
Creme Egg Rocky Road



This Creme egg rocky road is to die for! Making it at Easter every year has kind of become a traditi...
Rubber Band Racer



How far will your rubber band racer go? Using hot glue will work best for this project. If you don...
Endless Cube



This endless cube is truly fascinating. It is important to get the cubes together in the right order...
Squeezy Strawberry



You will probably have the materials for this one at home already. If not then they are easy to get ...
Shaving Foam Marbling



Shaving foam marbling is by far the easiest form of marbling I have tried. Its so easy for the kids ...
Cardboard Braiding



Cardboard braiding is a great way to make friendship bracelets or cords. For the younger crafter esp...
Make your own Scrunchies



Scrunchies make a great beginners sewing project. We have used a sewing machine to make our scrunchi...
Marshmallow Playdough



I’ll be completely honest with you. Making Marshmallow playdough was far messier than I had im...
Straw Weaving



Straw weaving is so versatile. You can make bracelets, belts, straps, necklaces, headbands. Anything...
Tie Dyed Shoes



These Tie Dyed Shoes are super easy to make and a lot of fun. My kids loved making these. The materi...
Handprint Lilies



These handprint lilies would make a perfect gift for Mum on Mother’s Day, or as a spring craft...
Woven Paper Heart



This is a lovely craft to make for Valentine’s Day. Even really young crafters can get involve...
Jumping Paper Frogs



Have a go at making these jumping paper frogs. My lot loved making different colour frogs and then r...
Happiness Pancakes



Those of you that follow me on social media will know my eldest is a bit of a worrier. In an attempt...
Basic Finger Knitting



Did you know, you don’t even need needles to knit? You can knit with just some yarn and your finge...
Yarn Wrap Butterflies



How cute would a group of these yarn wrap butterflies look hung in a window, or from a wooden ring a...
Fork Pompoms



Did you know you can make pompoms using forks? Have a go at making these super cute fork pompoms. Th...
Snowflake Templates



Who remembers cutting snowflakes out of circles of paper? I used to make loads of them when I was li...
Dreamcatcher



Dreamcatchers have always fascinated me. They look so delicate and intricate. They have always been ...
Rainbow Cupcakes



I’ll be honest, I’d planned something else for C. But in the end, I ran out of time, and...
Monster Bookmarks



Have a go at making these monster bookmarks. These are super easy, and great fun. You will need:R...
Straw Aeroplanes



There are loads of designs for paper aeroplanes out there. We did have a go at a couple. I did have ...
Balloon cup shooters



We had a couple of friends over when we tried this one out. It went down a treat. Very simple to mak...