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30 fun advent calendar activities
Fun, festive advent calendar activities from baking and crafting to carol singing and gift giving.
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Ideas & prompts for Summer drawings
Summer is here (yay!) and today I want to share with you some awesome ideas and prompts Summer drawings. These are great for all ages – I know I can’t wait to start the 30 day drawing challenge… Ideas & prompts for Summer drawings: Try shadow drawing – see the ideas at Tinkerlab Doodle…
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A scavenger hunt exploring texture in nature
This scavenger hunt is inspired by nature and the myriad textures found outdoors. It’s a great way to get kids excited about going for a walk and exploring the natural world around them. For this scavenger hunt, you will need: This free printable scavenger hunt list (click to download an A4 pdf) A pen or…
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Spring activities for kids
3 fun Spring activities for kids, including pipe cleaner flowers and bunnies, a garden sensory play box and 3D Spring artwork.
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10 teeny tiny, totally cool crafts
Today I’ve rounded up 10 teeny tiny, totally cool crafts from last week’s #Pintorials linky and around the web. These are so stinking cute, I want to try them all! 10 teeny tiny, totally cool crafts: Dinosaur pencil toppers from Ardor Miffy matchbox bed from The Gingerbread House Mini DIY glitter calm down jar from…
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What to do with leftover Halloween candy
This week I’m featuring the best ideas of what to do with all your leftover Halloween candy from last week’s #Pintorials. What to do with leftover Halloween candy: Paint with chocolate, or improvise a maths or physics lesson suggests Enchanted Homeschooling Mum Make candy pumpkin slime for a fun sensory experience – also by Enchanted…
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Gorgeous yarn craft: wrapped sticks
Today’s wonderful yarn craft tutorial is by super talented blogger Jennifer from Jennifer Grace Creates. By the way, she has a fantastic giveaway running at the moment, so why not pop over after you’ve finished reading this post – you could win some fantastic prizes! Over to Jennifer… This easy yarn craft is a perfect…
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An Autumn Scavenger Hunt (with free printable)!
*this post contains affiliate links* When you purchase something after clicking on an affiliate link, the price you pay will not be affected, but I will receive a small commission from the seller. Thank you for supporting Hodge Podge Craft in this way. It was such a lovely sunny Autumn day last Sunday, that…
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Planet Alfie: a guest post for autism awareness month
Planet Alfie a guest post by Alfie Rona for autism awareness month Hello, my name is Alfie. I am 4 years old and I live with Mummy, Daddy and my little sister Holly. I have blue eyes, red hair, and a really good sense of humour. I also have autism which means I see the…
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Scrapbooking for Beginners
Today I’m delighted to welcome blogger Emily Smith from Auburn Em who is going to share with us her scrapbooking tips for beginners! *this post contains links to products available at The Paperdashery, my online stationery boutique* Over to Emily… Scrapbooking for Beginners There’s nothing better than looking at old photos of when you were…
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Pretty lovely Valentine crafts
Hello and Happy New Year! (wow, I can’t believe Christmas is over already)… I’m already looking forward to Valentine’s day and am sharing the most beautiful Valentine crafts from previous #Pintorials and around the web today. This Valentine crafts #Pintorials linky is my last one, but don’t worry, the wonderful ET Speaks from Home will still be…
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30+ Cracking Christmas craft ideas!
Welcome to the ULTIMATE list of Christmas craft ideas! This #Pintorials linky will run until the new year and I’m sharing my favourite Christmas craft ideas from last week’s #Pintorials linky and around the web. It’s time to get the glitter out..! Advent Christmas craft ideas: Easy DIY paper cup advent calendar from Hodge Podge…
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Mink Studio Giveaway!
*The Mink Studio giveaway is over!* Mink Studio is a luxury stationery and paper goods brand, producing beautiful greetings cards, notelets and stationery accessories. Proudly made in England, Mink Studio use the finest papers and finishes to create the ultimate treat, perfect for any occasion. Mink Studio Giveaway prize From Mink With Love bundle pack,…
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Fantastic feather crafts!
It’s Tuesday Tutorials time! Today I’m sharing my favourite feather crafts from last week’s #Pintorials linky and around the web. Soft, fluffy and ever so tactile, who doesn’t love feathers? 5 of the best feather crafts: DIY feather garland from Crafts on Sea Feather craft scissor practice from A Little Pinch of Perfect How to…
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Firefly & fairy craft ideas
I don’t know about you, but I’m all spooked out by Halloween, so today I’m sharing my favourite firefly & fairy craft ideas from last week’s #Pintorials linky and around the web. Think glitter, magic and gorgeous bright colours! 5 of the best firefly & fairy craft ideas: Craft stick fairies and fairy racing from…
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Watercolour cork print easy poppy craft
I think it’s really important to try to explain to our children about who we are remembering on Remembrance day, why we wear poppies and have a 2 minute silence. I don’t find it easy, because of course it involves talking about war and death and sadness, but it is still important. This CBBC Newsround…
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10 more brilliant Day of the Dead crafts for kids
At this time of year, what’s even cooler than Halloween crafting..? Day of the Dead crafts of course! Last year, I shared some of my favourite Day of the Dead crafts for kids and today I’m sharing even more from last week’s #Pintorials linky and around the web. 10 of the best Day of the…
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More firework crafts for kids!
I’ve already shared 5 of my favourite firework crafts for kids and since bonfire night is coming up next month, I wanted to share some more with you. These are easy, safe, fun and pretty! Young children love the bright colours of fireworks, but sometimes the real thing can be a little overwhelming, loud and…
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Monster & Alien crafts for kids
Today I’m sharing the best Monster & Alien crafts for kids from last week’s #Pintorials linky and around the web. Perfect for little boys, girls and monsters too..! 10 of the best Monster & Alien crafts for kids: Paper plate monsters from A Little Pinch of Perfect Aliens in space fuzzy felt from Hodge Podge…
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Halloween crafts for kids including magic pumpkins!
One of our favourite Halloween crafts for kids is magic pumpkins! They look a little bit like Cinderella’s pumpkin just before it turns into a carriage and are SO easy to make. Scroll down to the end of this post for lots more awesome Halloween crafts for kids! To make magic pumpkins, you will need:…
