Years ago we made cardboard crowns to celebrate Epiphany or Three King’s Day on January 6. This was one of our favourite crafts as it was something little hands could do and enjoy. We thought it would be fun to recreate for our miniature mice this year. Maileg Three Kings Crowns craft Cardboard tubes Gold paint Scissors How to make cardboard tube crowns We drew a rough crown shape on the top of the cardboard tube and cut the points out. Then cut the tube to a couple of centimetres high. We painted each crown in gold paint and left…
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‘Tis the season to make miniatures! We’ve been making miniatures for our Christmas mice. I think they’ve taken over from our Christmas elves, they definitely seem to have more accessories and props. Maileg Mouse Postbox DIY Our little Christmas mice needed a postbox for Christmas mail. A few years ago we made mini envelopes from wrapping paper and we never throw anything away. These are just the right size for a letter to Father Christmas, we just needed to make something to post them in. We have an endless supply of cardboard tubes and paint so this was a fun…
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Rainy days don’t have to be dull or boring. In fact, they can be the perfect opportunity for families to bond and get creative. When the weather keeps everyone indoors, pulling out some craft supplies can turn a grey day into a fun and memorable one. From simple card making to handmade decorations, there are plenty of activities that both kids and adults can enjoy together. These crafts not only pass the time but also create lasting memories and little treasures that you can keep around the home. Handmade Trophies and Awards A fun way to get the whole family…
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With Halloween a few weeks away I’ve been sharing some of our favourite Halloween crafts over on Pinterest. Our origami witch’s hat and accordion fold bat are always super popular. This year we’re excited to share a new Halloween craft for kids with you, our simple paper cone cat craft for kids. This makes a lucky black cat which is perfect for Halloween! List of supplies: Coloured craft papers Scissors Googly eyes Pencil Craft glue Sharpies Paper cone cat template Simple paper cone cat craft for kids Print out and prepare the template patterns. Select coloured craft papers for the…
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Summer has well and truly arrived. Our freezer is well stocked with ice cream as the kids love a sweet treat when they come home from school. It inspired our latest craft activity, making our own origami cone ice cream craft! Origami is always fun, and these origami ice creams cones are brilliant to make this summer season. When you’ve mastered the folds, make them with different coloured papers to mimic your own favourite flavour! Why not make them in different sizes for a fun display? Origami cone ice cream craft supplies Coloured craft papers Scissors Craft glue How to…
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My daughter has been obsessed with Jellycat toys for a while and has a sweet collection of them. Why do people love Jellycat so much? They are super soft and so fluffy, and we love that they are everyday objects as well as animals. We’ve made our own Jellycat inspired birthday cake and even little clay Jellycat models too! Why not make your own Jellycat inspired coffee cup craft with us today. We recycled cardboard tubes to make our own version of the Jellycat coffee cup. These make cute pencil pots or desk ornaments. Jellycat inspired coffee cup craft Our…
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One of my many favourite things about Spring is the pretty cherry blossom that magically appears on the tree in our garden. It inspired this cherry blossom paper flower craft for kids. Made with coloured paper and glue we hope you will have fun making your own cherry blossom this Spring time List of supplies Coloured craft papers Craft glue Pencil Scissors Cherry blossom template How to make cherry blossom paper flower craft for kids The template includes a separate pattern of the petal and a layout of the petal pattern on the folded paper. Take a piece of square…
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Finger painting is one of those adorable childhood activities. They require focus, analytical thinking, and creativity as they keep active little minds on the go. But conventional painting is, for most of us, much too messy—that is, for mothers and fathers who scrub walls, floors, and garments long after the activity has ended. Which is where mess-free canvas paint methods come into play. There are all manner of methods for introducing children to the joy of painting without turning the kitchen into a disaster. With the right equipment, making a great workspace, and using low-mess techniques, painting is something the…
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Thing One and Thing Two, also known as Bim and Ben, are the first two of the Number Things from One and Up from The Cat in the Hat book. Today we are adding our Thing 1 and Thing 2 paper craft to our other crafts which are perfect for celebrating Dr Seuss Day. List of supplies: Coloured papers Coloured card Yarn Craft glue Pencil Sharpies A pair of scissors Thing 1 and Thing 2 template Dr Seuss Thing 1 and Thing 2 paper craft Select red card for the body base, white card for the head and number label and blue craft paper for…