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”
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The Gruffalo
Everyone loves the Gruffalo story. My youngest is no exception. Very helpfully, the Gruffalo, we have a ready written list of requirements. But before we can add features from the list, we need a base to attach them to. We searched high and low for brown tracksuit, or even t-shirt and trousers. It seemed impossible.Continue reading “The Gruffalo”
Arrietty Clock Costume
I’m really proud of this one. Not because there is a whole lot of making involved. But because my daughter chose to go as a book character from a book that challenges her. She is also old enough now to get stuck in with the creating, so she has done just that. I hope thatContinue reading “Arrietty Clock Costume”
Easy Thomas the Tank Engine Costume
Thomas is a staple in many households with young kids, I’m sure. Ours is no different. As seems to have become my style, I have added decoration to existing clothes for this Easy Thomas the Tank Engine Costume. It works. This hoodie was worn again and again as any other hoodie would be. It’s aContinue reading “Easy Thomas the Tank Engine Costume”
Quick Stick Man Costume
As with many of my world book day creations, this Quick Stick Man costume started life as a pair of brown trousers, and a brown long sleeved t-shirt. Why make life hard for yourself making clothes?! Stick Man has a few leaves on his head and his arm, so that’s exactly what I created. KeepContinue reading “Quick Stick Man Costume”
Simple Penguin Costume
This is another world book day outfit. My eldest wanted to go as the penguin out of the book “A different way home” by Emma Bacon, so I got to work putting together a simple penguin costume for her. I started with a black hooded jacket in her size. Penguins have a white belly, soContinue reading “Simple Penguin Costume”
Tie Dyed Shoes
These Tie Dyed Shoes are super easy to make and a lot of fun. My kids loved making these. The materials are cheap and easy to get hold of. I think these will be a staple for our summer wardrobe this year. I hope you enjoy making yours as much as we did ours. HappyContinue reading “Tie Dyed Shoes”
Dragon Sock Puppet
I’ve saved the best for last! This dragon sock puppet is by far my favourite. It is not the quickest, or easiest of crafts. But it is a lot of fun, and has plenty of play value when the crafting is done. This is the kind of craft you need patience for. There is aContinue reading “Dragon Sock Puppet”
Sandpaper T-shirt Designs
The simplicity of this is brilliant. When I happened across sandpaper t-shirt designs I had to give them a go. We had all the equipment we needed already, so this was a super cheap activity. Even if you don’t, the supplies can be picked up fairly easily for a few quid. This is something kidsContinue reading “Sandpaper T-shirt Designs”
Beading Brilliant 