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…
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…
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’…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
I have some exciting news… Hodge Podge Craft is co-author of KBN Learn With Play (along with over 90 other awesome bloggers). I am hugely proud to be a part of this amazing one-of-a-kind book, which has over 150 fun and easy learning activities for kids of all ages to enjoy. *affiliate links are included…
Today I’m sharing 10 sweet treat fun craft ideas from last week’s #Pintorials linky and around the web. These are all super cute, but calorie-free! 10 sweet treat fun craft ideas: Felt play teabags from Ashley Hackshaw (Lil Blue Boo) Ice cream play dough recipe from Smart School House Paper ice pop matching game from…
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…
Today I’m sharing 10 terrific crafts for teens & tweens from last week’s #Pintorials linky and around the web. 10 terrific crafts for teens & tweens: Comic book magnets from Crafts by Amanda Easy origami elephant from Hodge Podge Craft Personalised jewellery from Bargain Hoot Metallic heart pot from Sum of Their Stories Hand stitched…
So, I’m not sure quite how this happened, but… …I’m a MADs finalist! Hodge Podge Craft is one of the final six in the Craft category of the MAD (Mum And Dad) awards this year! I am thrilled and incredibly flattered to be amongst some of MY favourite blogs. I really want to thank YOU…
Today I’m sharing 10 gorgeous 4th of July crafts from last week’s #Pintorials linky and around the web. I live in the UK, but attended a 4th July themed hen party last year, which was lots of fun, so you don’t have to live in the USA to join in the fun..! 10 gorgeous 4th…
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…
Today I’m sharing 10 fun farm animal crafts for kids from last week’s #Pintorials linky and around the web. Old MacDonald’s got nothing on this lot! 10 fun farm animal crafts for kids: Brave Charlotte woolly sheep craft from Off the Shelf Foam cup farm animals from Kids Activities Blog No spill recycled pig watering…
Today I’ve rounded up 10 super space crafts from last week’s #Pintorials linky and around the web. If your kids are anything like mine, they will love creating rockets, planets, galaxies, moon sand & sparkly rocks! 10 super space crafts for kids: Alien Play Dough printable mat from Sand In My Toes Glow in the…
Today I’ve rounded up 10 brilliant bird crafts from last week’s #Pintorials linky and around the web. I just love bird crafts – cute shapes, bright colours and fluffy feathers – so fun! 10 brilliant bird crafts: Dried pasta bird’s nest from Cutting Tiny Bites DIY bird mobile from Mosswood Connections Cut out love-bird card…
