Today I’m delighted to welcome Lesley at Decorque Cards (check out her blog here), who is guest posting about recycled art & crafts using greetings cards. Over to Lesley… You plan out what seems like an endless array of activities to keep the kids entertained during the summer, yet still hear the words ‘I’m bored’…
I’ve rounded up my favourite 10 upcycled earth day crafts & activities for kids from last week’s #Pintorials linky. There are some fantastic ideas to upcycle and recycle junk into toys, games, crafts and gifts! 10 upcycled earth day crafts & activities for kids: Turn an old egg-box into a toadstool fairy garden at Arty…
Last year we made this DIY alternative advent calendar using paper cups which was a big hit with the boys! This year I wanted to do something similar (i.e. activities instead of chocolate), but by recycling Christmas cards from last year into tiny boxes with Christmas activities inside them. To make a DIY alternative…
There aren’t many genuinely no mess Christmas craft ideas (most seem to involve glitter)! But this cute little gift box (made from an old Christmas card) creates absolutely NO mess – no glue, no off-cuts, no bits of tape or paint drips. This makes it the perfect activity for busy parents and teachers who want…
Fantastic, quick craft ideas for kids: Q is for quick! A paper plate and hand print apple craft, DIY shark cup and ball game and minion finger puppet.
A glow-in-the-dark comet with streamers, fluffy chicks, tennis ball cookies, garden crafts, and many more creative uses for your old rackets and balls. Game, set and match.
10 gorgeous craft ideas for Valentine’s day that are simple enough for kids to make!
Far easier to make than they look, these vintage scented teacup candles only cost a few quid each, but smell just as good as the posh ones in the shops. Plus, once you’ve finished the scented candle, you can enjoy a decent cuppa!
Look what I found in the local charity shop this week… I LOVE them! Guess how little they cost me?
Step-by-step: cute lidded favour boxes from old birthday/Christmas cards. Great up-cycling idea to do in a classroom/playgroup…
