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30 fun advent calendar activities
Fun, festive advent calendar activities from baking and crafting to carol singing and gift giving.
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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:…
DIY toys for kids
Today I’m sharing 7 super DIY toys for kids (and babies) from last week’s #Pintorials linky and around the web. Wouldn’t these make great gifts? 7 clever DIY toys for kids: Homemade apple pie busy bag from Study at Home Mama Little Miss Muffet storytelling box from Adventures of Adam Toddler busy board from Hands…
Send happiness through the mail!
Hello friends! I have been working hard on a dream of mine (and so has Mister Podge) – to launch an online stationery boutique – and I am very excited to let you know that it is ALMOST open! With The Paperdashery I hope to inspire, encourage and help you to send happiness through the…
10 of the best back to school crafts & activities
Today I’m sharing 10 of the best back to school crafts and activities from last week’s #Pintorials linky and around the web. This September will bring a new milestone for our family – Pickle, our eldest son is starting school. He is SUPER excited and cannot wait to wear his uniform, make new friends, learn…
Watercolor painting for kids
Today I’m sharing 6 brilliant watercolor painting ideas for kids from last week’s #Pintorials linky and around the web. Watercolor painting can be incredibly relaxing for children (and adults!) and the clean-up is far easier than poster or acrylic paints. The way the colours mix together is quite mesmerising and is a magical way for kids…
Free floral meadow embroidery pattern
Today’s post is a free embroidery pattern that I designed for my Granny’s birthday. I wanted it to look like a cross-section of a meadow, with lots of grasses, seed heads and small insects. Take a look at the pictures and download the pdf if you fancy making it yourself! It’s been a bit quiet…
10 more DIY wedding ideas
Today I’m sharing 10 DIY wedding ideas from last week’s #Pintorials linky and around the web. If you’re planning a DIY wedding, or are looking for ideas to save money on wedding decorations and favours, so that you can splurge on your dress or honeymoon, you might also want to check out my 10 easy…