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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…

DIY mini glitter calm down jar tutorial

10 minutes or less, Christmas, Make with kids, pennies, toddlers, young kids

This DIY mini calm down jar is so simple to make with kids and is the perfect antidote to the excitement of Christmas! *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…

Printable snowman craft for kids

10 minutes or less, Christmas, pennies, toddlers, young kids

Today I’m sharing with you an easy free printable snowman craft for kids. It’s a fun, simple collage idea that even young kids can do with very little help. I’m linking up with this month’s #GetYourCraftOn challenge, where you can find many more fantastic snowman crafts! *this post contains affiliate links* When you purchase…

The 5 best firework craft ideas for kids!

10 minutes or less, 20-30 minutes, 4th July, free, Make with kids, pennies, toddlers, young kids

The 5 best firework craft ideas and activities for kids: nature collage, picture spinning, pasta, cotton bud painting and fizzy fireworks! Remember, remember the 5th of November! It’s almost bonfire night here in the UK (Guy Fawkes night strictly speaking) and in keeping with this, I’m sharing a round up of my favourite firework craft…

Z is for ZOOM!

20-30 minutes, pennies, toddlers, young kids

An exciting and low-prep art activity for kids to learn the letter Z (or indeed any letter)! Paint plus cars makes toddlers happy… This Z is for Zoom craft idea is part of the 31 days of ABC series, which I am linking up to (you can see the rest of the fantastic posts on…

5 spooky spiderweb craft ideas for kids

1 hour or more, 10 minutes or less, 20-30 minutes, a few quid, Halloween, Make with kids, older kids / adults, pennies, toddlers, young kids

The 5 best spiderweb craft ideas for kids – perfect for a Halloween party! Decorations, glitter, paper crafts and a giant yarn web.

Summer crafts for kids: messy crafts & activities

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

Do your kids love messy crafts? Mine do! And Summer is a great time to get outside and get messy without worrying about cleaning up. So I decided to round up our favourite messy crafts… 12 Messy crafts for kids: 1. DIY chalk paint from corn flour My friend (AKA SuperMum) recommended this recipe from…

DIY anniversary love-bird card for my husband

20-30 minutes, older kids / adults, Paper Craft, pennies, Valentine's Day

Easy anniversary card idea using paper cutting and water colours. This is a super fast tutorial, but looks really pretty!

The best L crafts for kids (link up with #Pintorials)

#Pintorials, 10 minutes or less, 20-30 minutes, older kids / adults, pennies, toddlers, young kids

A selection of the best L crafts for kids: lolly stick aeroplane, list for Summer (on a bucket!) and little pineapple upside-down cakes.

How to make the cutest DIY Minion costume

20-30 minutes, a few quid, Halloween, Make for kids, pennies, toddlers, young kids

Full tutorial for a DIY Minion costume (complete with hard hats, Gru logo, goggles and crazy hair) – great for a fancy dress party or Halloween outfit.

The best D crafts for kids (link up with #Pintorials)

#Pintorials, 10 minutes or less, 20-30 minutes, a few quid, babies, Gifts, Make for kids, Make with kids, pennies, toddlers, young kids

Here’s a few of the best D crafts for kids: dot-marker painting, drip pots and a simple baby dress pattern.

10 more simple craft ideas for a DIY wedding

1 hour or more, 20-30 minutes, a few quid, a tenner or more, free, Gifts, Make with kids, older kids / adults, Paper Craft, pennies, Wedding, young kids

10 more fabulous, simple craft ideas for a DIY wedding that are so easy, the kids can help you make them. Glitter champagne, garlands, gifts & more! (SEE 10 MORE HERE)

The best P crafts for kids (link up with #Pintorials)

#Pintorials, 10 minutes or less, 20-30 minutes, babies, free, Make with kids, pennies, toddlers, young kids

Take a look at the best P crafts for kids: pasta threading, pipe cleaner princesses and a fool-proof play-dough recipe.

The best F crafts for kids (link up with #Pintorials)

#Pintorials, 1 hour or more, 20-30 minutes, Make for kids, Make with kids, Needlework, pennies, toddlers, young kids

Check out the best F crafts for kids tutorials: Felt cookies, Fossils and a Fingerprint family tree.

The best M crafts for kids (link up with #Pintorials)

#Pintorials, 20-30 minutes, a few quid, Birthday, Make for kids, Make with kids, older kids / adults, pennies, toddlers, young kids

Take a look at the best M crafts for kids tutorials: Mermaids, Marshmallows and a Music Man!

How to make a quick and easy Easter bunny bag

10 minutes or less, Easter, Gifts, Make for kids, pennies, toddlers, young kids

Find out step-by-step how to make an easy Easter bunny bag (with a cute pompom tail) – includes free printable template.

How to make decoupage eggs for Easter

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

Another easy Easter activity for kids using fine motor skills to create beautiful decoupage egg decorations.

Glitter eggs for Easter decorations

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

These started as (rather ugly) polystyrene eggs, but have been transformed into sparkling beauties with just a little paint and glitter.

DIY gift for my husband: A map of our honeymoon big trip around the world

1 hour or more, Gifts, Needlework, older kids / adults, pennies, Valentine's Day, Wedding

A special gift tutorial: embroider your honeymoon route, or a big family trip onto a vintage map. Perfect DIY Valentine or birthday gift for a husband or daddy!

St David’s day crafts: Love-spoons & Daffodils

10 minutes or less, 20-30 minutes, Make with kids, pennies, toddlers, young kids

A couple of fun St David’s day crafts inspired by Welsh love-spoons and daffodils (free printable included)