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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…

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…

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…

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…

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 fabulous things to make with loo roll tubes!

#Pintorials, free, Make with kids, pennies

Today I’m sharing 5 fantastic things to make with loo roll tubes from last week’s #Pintorials linky and around the web. I think these all make easy, fun after school activities… 5 fabulous things to make using toilet paper tubes: Easy car craft from A Little Pinch of Perfect Sweet hula girl & mermaid from…

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…

Summertime art and craft for kids

#Pintorials, free, Make with kids, pennies

Today I’m sharing 10 ideas for Summertime art and craft for kids from last week’s #Pintorials linky and around the web. These are perfect for doing outside in the sunshine where mess doesn’t matter – enjoy! Summertime art and craft for kids: Flying rocket craft from Sand in my Toes Messy craft ideas for kids from…

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…

How to make a wreath using origami flowers

1 hour or more, Easter, older kids / adults, Paper Craft, pennies, Wedding

Well, it feels as if Spring has certainly sprung here (April showers included!) and today I want to show you how to make a wreath using origami flowers. It’s super simple and looks great – plus it won’t wilt like real flowers do… *this post contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on…

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…

Polka dot spring bunny garland

20-30 minutes, Easter, Make with kids, older kids / adults, Paper Craft, pennies, young kids

My preschoolers helped make this Spring bunny garland to decorate our living room. It was quick and easy to make, working as a team. Sticking the dots on was quite a meditative, calming activity for all of us! *this post contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on something here, then buy it,…

10 fun floral craft ideas

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

These fun floral craft ideas include some of your posts from last week’s #Pintorials linky and others from around the web. They’re perfect for springing into Spring (even during the notorious April showers)! 10 fun floral craft ideas: Texture flower painting insired by Renoir from Mini Monets and Monnies DIY pipe cleaner flower stamps from…

Happy St Patricks day art idea for kids of all ages

Make with kids, pennies, St Patrick's Day, toddlers, young kids

This happy St Patricks day art idea is easy and fun for all ages. It needs very little prep and can be adapted for different interests and abilities. After seeing Crafty Morning’s gorgeous St Patrick’s day crayon resist paintings, I thought I would have a try a variation with my little ones (aged 2 &…

Make a pop-up shamrock DIY card for St Patricks day

10 minutes or less, Make with kids, older kids / adults, Paper Craft, pennies, St Patrick's Day, young kids

I always think everyone is a little bit Irish (and/or Italian). My Mum was born in Ireland, so I think I’m entitled to celebrate St Patricks day by wearing green and getting tipsy (not with Guinness though – can’t stand the stuff)! Anyway, if you’d like to celebrate the 17th March in a more wholesome…

5 fantastic New Years Eve craft ideas for kids!

20-30 minutes, free, Make with kids, New Year, pennies, toddlers, young kids

These 5 exciting New Years Eve craft ideas for kids are perfect to welcome in the New Year and reflect on the past one. They help children to think about family events and personal achievements, plus focus on ambitions and hopes for the new year. Most of these New Years Eve craft ideas for kids use materials…