It’s the last month of the year and I’m happy to look back over all my makes from this year. Looking back over what I’ve made helps me realise all the little stitchy projects I’ve completed, as well as the ones I haven’t. It’s definitely something I’m going to carry on writing in 2024. December crafting There was a definite festive feel to my crafting in the month of December. This year I started early on my handmade gifts and it really paid off as I had some time left for Christmassy makes. I stitched 7 small initial cross stitch…
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Winter is a magical season filled with snowflakes, cosy blankets, and time with loved ones. While it might be tempting to hibernate indoors during the colder months, there are many activities you and your toddler can enjoy together, no matter the weather. It’s so important to continue to enhance your child’s learning outside of their education at a nursery like Grandir, which is why engaging in winter activities has many benefits. Not only does it help your child stay mentally and physically active, but it also helps you create lasting memories together. Here are five of the best winter activities…
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Starting the week by writing the Happy List is something I’ve been doing for a while over the last few years. It is my chance to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures. It’s a post I love to write and look back over. Five Happy Things {Week 480} Finished reading The Gingerbread Christmas Village by Kiley Dunbar. I wanted something Christmassy to read and this ticked all the boxes. It was a nice and easy to read and brought me closer to my target of…
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We love making our Christmas decorations and can’t wait to share our easy tutorial to make a Snowman Mason Jar. Mason jars are a great craft material and can easily be painted and decorated to create something special. Follow some simple steps to create your own DIY snowman mason jar. Snowman mason jar supplies: Mason jar White acrylic paint and paint brush Plaid bow 3 black buttons Pencil Hot glue gun How to make a DIY Snowman Mason Jar Wash and dry your mason jar. Apply a coat of white acrylic paint to the jar and let dry. Apply a…
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Cycling represents a path of development, discovery, and above all, a chance for personal expression. Embellishing your child’s bicycle offers an excellent opportunity for both of you to express your individuality and unleash your creative flair. Bobbin bikes provide an excellent canvas for this kind of personalization. Let’s see how you can decorate your kids’ bikes and what you should pay attention to. Planning and gathering supplies Before diving into the decoration process, it’s crucial to understand your child’s vision for their bike. Sit down with them and discuss their favourite colours, characters, themes, or patterns. This conversation is not…
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I mentioned a few weeks ago that I had purchased a couple of Lego Gingerbread Ornament kits for my kids to make. We found these in the Lego Store in Westfield White City and I knew they would make a fun activity for them to build and add to our Christmas tree. We love buying Lego at Christmas and have the limited edition 2015 Lego gingerbread house (40139), as well as the Lego gingerbread house (10267) which goes really well with Santa’s Workshop (10245). Yep, we love Lego at Christmas! Lego gingerbread ornaments (40642) Lego gingerbread ornaments (40642) contains 190…
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It’s been a while since I got my Cricut machine out but I couldn’t resist using it to make some galvanised gift tags. These are so quick and easy to make and can be used on a gift bag or to decorate the Christmas tree. {Cricut made} galvanised gift tag ornaments supplies: Galvanised gift tags Permanent vinyl Weeding tool Transfer tape Ribbon Scissors Christmas elements clip art {Cricut made} galvanised gift tag ornaments Open Cricut Design Studio and create a new project. Upload your favourite Christmas elements clip art to the Cricut Design Studio. Insert a text box and type your…
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I love making Christmas cards with my youngest. She is very creative and loves to make cards for family and friends. This year we have been making simple Christmas Tree pop up cards. Christmas Tree pop up card supplies: Card Craft papers Pencil Ruler Scissors Glue Marker pens Printable Christmas Tree pop up card template – click here for the coloured version and here for the plain version. How to make a Christmas Tree pop up card Print our free printable Christmas Tree pop up card template. There is a coloured version or plain version to choose from. Cut out…
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Starting the week by writing the Happy List is something I’ve been doing for a while over the last few years. It is my chance to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures. It’s a post I love to write and look back over. Five Happy Things {Week 479} Last week we all went to my son’s Christmas concert. He plays the clarinet and it was lovely to see him playing in the school orchestra. Although I thought I was very organised and planned most of…