The school summer holidays are fast approaching but for many they will be a little bit different this year. If, like us, you have been home schooling your kids for the past few months the ‘breaking up for summer’ thing feels like carrying on regardless. Your summer holiday plans might also be out of the… Read More Get your craft on this summer with kids craft kits
Recently I have been posting ideas for home schooling and virtual school trips to help me and anyone else who has suddenly added teacher to their day job. Now I am back into more familiar territory with an easy kids craft idea. Easter is almost upon us so here is an Easter bunny bowling craft… Read More Easter Bunny bowling – craft it, play it
Today ended up with some rainy day crafts to pass another day indoors and celebrate World Book Day. We began with a bit of sibling competition having racing slinkies. I love it when my kids can entertain themselves with a toy I remember playing with as a child. Life has moved on, technology has well… Read More The slinky stole my morning: World Book Day bookmarks
Easter is fast approaching, and so are the holidays. I’m looking forward to some time off and hopefully some beautiful spring weather. However most holidays come with some rainy days and my kids love getting creative, so here are some ideas for some Easter craft fun… Easter Bonnets When I looked back at my old… Read More Crafty Kids and April Showers – fun Easter craft ideas
Our half term was last week, but I know lots of other who are on holiday this week. With all these grey skies and rainy days you might want some more indoor activity ideas… Although the days are getting a little warmer, we still have lots or birds at our feeders, so we decided to… Read More Feeding birds and baking with kids – handmade fun for rainy days
It’s a cold grey February day so I’ve been trying to brighten things up making wool balls using an easy wet felting technique. There are loads of tutorials around for making wet felted balls. You can make them in the washing machine, or even shake wool around in a pot. This is how I to… Read More Brighten your day – a wet felting tutorial