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Family Christmas traditions (some crafty, some not)!

1 hour or more, 10 minutes or less, 20-30 minutes, a few quid, Christmas, free, Make for kids, Make with kids, Needlework, Paper Craft, pennies, toddlers, young kids

I LOVE Christmas. I mean seriously LOVE IT. I think it’s because my parents (Mum especially) always made a huge deal out of it when we were growing up and had lots of traditions that were (and still are!) repeated year on year. Mister Podge had his own family Christmas traditions and now that we…

30 fun advent calendar activities

Christmas, older kids / adults, toddlers, young kids

Fun, festive advent calendar activities from baking and crafting to carol singing and gift giving.

Ideas & prompts for Summer drawings

free, older kids / adults, pennies, toddlers, Travel & holidays, young kids

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

free, Nature, toddlers, young kids

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…

Gorgeous yarn craft: wrapped sticks

20-30 minutes, free, Make with kids, Nature, older kids / adults, pennies, young kids

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…

An Autumn Scavenger Hunt (with free printable)!

20-30 minutes, free, Nature, older kids / adults, toddlers, young kids

*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…

Planet Alfie: a guest post for autism awareness month

1 hour or more, Make with kids, pennies, young kids

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…

Watercolour cork print easy poppy craft

10 minutes or less, Make with kids, older kids / adults, pennies, toddlers, young kids

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…

More firework crafts for kids!

20-30 minutes, 4th July, Make with kids, pennies, toddlers, young 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…

Halloween crafts for kids including magic pumpkins!

Halloween, older kids / adults, young kids

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

#Pintorials, babies, Make for kids, toddlers, young 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…

Painted pasta necklace Autumn craft

Make with kids, pennies, toddlers, young kids

The weather has turned chilly & damp here in Kent and we are enjoying more cozy crafting activities like this easy Autumn craft: painted pasta necklaces. What you need to make this Autumn craft: pasta tubes (we used elicoidali – a bit like rigatoni, a giant form of macaroni with ridges – perfect for little…

5 recycled art & craft ideas for kids using cards

free, Make with kids, pennies, young kids

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’…

10 alternative painting techniques for kids

#Pintorials, 10 minutes or less, Make with kids, older kids / adults, pennies, toddlers, young kids

Today I’m sharing 10 of the best alternative painting techniques for kids from last week’s #Pintorials linky and around the web. Why limit yourself to using a brush..? 10 awesome alternative painting techniques for kids: Invitation to mix colours on foil from Sand in my Toes Bubble wrap roller painting from My Bored Toddler Co-operative…

5 ways arts & crafts can help with your child’s development

babies, free, Make with kids, pennies, toddlers, young kids

Today I am pleased to share with you a wonderful guest post from Joanna Santillan: 5 ways that art & crafts can help with your child’s social, emotional and physical development. With many little ones starting school next month (mine included!), it’s reassuring to hear how art & craft activities can help them prepare for…

10 of the best back to school crafts & activities

#Pintorials, older kids / adults, young kids

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…

10 pretty princess crafts & activities

#Pintorials, Birthday, toddlers, young kids

Today I’m sharing 10 pretty princess crafts & activities from last week’s #Pintorials linky and around the web. 10 pretty princess crafts & activities: Glitter bracelets from A Pumpkin & A Princess No carve glitter pumpkins (for Cinderella) from Hodge Podge Craft DIY felt crowns from hellobee Light-up princess dress tutorial from So Sew Easy…

How to make a dinosaur garden

20-30 minutes, pennies, toddlers, young kids

I’m so pleased that lovely Kate from Crafts on Sea is going to show us how to make a Dinosaur Garden today! Kate Williams blogs at Crafts on Sea and is a stay at home mum to two small superheros. They like dressing up as Batman and Robin, crafts where they can get messy and…

Earth day kids’ craft: recycled junk robot

20-30 minutes, free, Make with kids, older kids / adults, young kids

Today is Earth day & I’m sharing our easy Earth day kid’s craft with you – a junk robot! To make this Earth day kids’ junk robot, you will need: Cardboard boxes of varying sizes Toilet/kitchen paper rolls String Plastic bottle tops Scissors A sharp pencil Glue/glue gun Sticky tape Paint/pens Pipe cleaners (optional) Pom…

10 Fairy Tale Crafts for Kids

#Pintorials, Make with kids, pennies, toddlers, young kids

Today I’ve rounded up 10 of the best fairy tale crafts for kids from last week’s #Pintorials linky and around the web. From fairy godmother wands to a cardboard tube princess castle & the gingerbread house from Hansel & Gretel, these crafts are perfect for imaginative play and inspiring creativity through books. 10 Fairy Tale…

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