A Mad Science party for 5 year olds
When we started thinking about N’s birthday party it was all a bit of a blur. Unless your child has a particular yearning for one theme, you can come unstuck with all the offers out there. We joined up with…
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Wet weather activity – pottery painting at The Pottery Place
We visited The Pottery Place in Witney for some wet weather pottery painting. Great for children and adults, a chance to get creative.
No sew nativity costume – make in 10 minutes
In the past (well, last year’s nursery nativity) I’ve just gone and bought a nativity costume because I just don’t have the time to sew, find patterns, spend a fortune on material and then have it end up looking stupid. …
How to pimp your pumpkin the easy way – Sharpie pumpkin art
Every year I’m late with my pumpkin and autumn posts, but I like to take time to reflect! And hey, I’m not yet talking Christmas. Here’s my easy way to pimp your pumpkins and create pumpkin art with Sharpies. *Ad…
Button craft activities for children
We don’t do much crafting in our house. I used to make greeting cards and jewellery to sell, but then had no time, and now blogging has taken over…note to self, really must sell all the beads I still have…
How to paint your own custom reusable bag
While I do have a great stock of (rapidly depleting) carrier bags in the larder, I am pretty good about going out shopping with my reusable bags. I usually have the canvas bags popped in my handbag, and have them…
Easy Easter egg decorating ideas
I’m not that creative, but here’s some really easy Sharpie based easter egg decorating ideas.
How to make personalised photo tile coasters
Last Christmas I was debating what to get my best friend for a present…I’ve exhausted a lot of my brilliant ideas, and the pressure’s on because she’s been really pleased and chuffed with the really thoughtful presents that she’s loved…
How to fold an easy origami flower notelet
How to fold an easy origami flower notelet. Versatile, use for decorative purposes or for notelets. Includes a printable template
5 ideas for cheap and easy paper crafts for kids
Sharing 5 easy and cheap (or free) fun paper crafts for kids. Keep children amused for ages with only paper (card), scissors and sellotape.
Getting creative – designing and painting t shirts
I’ve had a stash of fabric paints for ages, and meant to get round to decorating some bags and tops, but needless to say we never got round to it. But recently buytshirtsonline.co.uk sent us a t-shirt design kit to let N…