• Eco Kids Self-Sufficiency Handbook review
    book review - Crafts for kids - STEM activity - What I'm reading

    Eco Kids Self-Sufficiency Handbook review

    February 21, 2019 - By 

    Over the last few weeks I have been reading the Eco Kids Self-Sufficiency Handbook: STEAM projects to help kids make a difference by Alan & Gill Bridgewater. I love a craft book and this has a great mix of projects for crafty kids like mine. Eco Kids Self-Sufficiency Handbook The Eco Kids Self-Sufficiency Handbook offers a wide range of ways to capture the imagination and make a positive contribution to the world around us. Twenty-eight exciting projects support integrated STEAM learning (science, technology, engineering, art, maths), all with easy to follow step-by-step instructions and photographs. By cleverly combining creativity with eco-awareness, this…

  • Pretty Pixels Eraser Maker
    Crafts for kids

    Make pretty erasers with the Pretty Pixels Eraser Maker

    February 19, 2019 - By 

    I love having a few crafty activities to do with the children over half term. We try to vary the activities we have so no-one gets bored and have been spending a lot of time outdoors, as well as crafting, reading and playing games indoors. Both my children love collecting erasers so I was pleased to bring out the Pretty Pixels Eraser Maker Deluxe Pack, which lets you create your own erasers, to try out at home with them. Pretty Pixels Eraser Maker Deluxe Pack My children loved the look of this set as soon as they saw it and…

  • DIY Fortnite Slurp Juice Slime recipe for kids
    Crafts for kids - Handmade gifts

    DIY Fortnite Slurp Juice Slime recipe for kids

    February 17, 2019 - By 

    Do your children love Fortnite? My 8 year old loves to play online with his friends whenever he can. I came up with this fun Fortnite craft for kids to make, it should keep them busy over half term if you are looking for something to do! There are a few ingredients needed for our DIY Fortnite Slurp Juice Slime recipe but it’s pretty straightforward to make. Fortnite Slurp Juice Slime supplies: For the green: 5 oz clear glue 1/2 cup water 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tbsp contact solution Kiwi soap colorant For the blue: 5 oz clear glue…

  • St Patrick's Day Pot of Gold paper plate lacing craft
    Crafts for kids - St Patrick's Day crafts

    St Patrick’s Day Pot of Gold paper plate lacing craft

    February 13, 2019 - By 

    I love celebrating St Patricks’ Day. It’s such a lovely, colourful celebration after the drab months of Winter. As we walked to karate this evening we were all amazed by the colours in the sky. It was so lovely to walk in the twilight and we’re counting down the days until the clocks spring forward next month. After the success of our Nativity lacing paper plate craft we are back with another lacing craft. These are great for honing those fine motor skills and who doesn’t love a rainbow too! Pot of Gold paper plate lacing craft supplies: Paper plate…

  • {Free printable} Valentine's pencil topper from the gingerbread house
    Crafts for kids - free printables - Valentines Day crafts

    {Free printable} Valentine’s pencil topper

    February 10, 2019 - By 

    With Valentine’s Day fast approaching next week, we have been busy making handmade Valentine’s Day cards for family. I love that the children enjoy making cards and this year they have been raiding my stash of washi tape to decorate theirs. For the first time my daughter has bought an edible gift for the boy she likes in her class – why is my baby growing up so quickly!? I love the idea of giving out gifts to all their classmates so am sharing my free printable Valentine’s pencil topper activity. It is quick and easy to make and makes the…

  • Shamrock Paper Wreath from the gingerbread house blog
    Crafts for kids - St Patrick's Day crafts

    Shamrock Paper Wreath {St. Patrick’s Day Craft}

    February 7, 2019 - By 

    Saint Patrick’s Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick, is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17th March, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Ireland. As we have Irish heritage we love to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and this year have a few new craft ideas to share with you. Today we are going to share a fun St. Patrick’s Day craft for kids – a shamrock paper wreath craft. Shamrock paper wreath supplies: A4 cardstock paper A4 coloured craft or tissue paper Scissors Craft glue shamrock wreath template How to make a Shamrock…

  • Honey Bee Valentine craft for kids to make from the gingerbread house
    Crafts for kids - Valentines Day crafts - World Bee Day

    DIY paper Honey Bee Valentine’s Day craft for kids

    February 5, 2019 - By 

    Have you started thinking about Valentines Day yet? I am super organised this year. I have cards and small chocolate hearts ready to leave out for my children. I find Valentine’s Day too commercialised so like to keep things simple. We decorate with handmade Valentine decorations and make cards for family. We have lots of Valentine crafts for you to have fun with but today I wanted to share one more, our DIY paper Honey Bee Valentine’s Day craft for kids. DIY paper Honey Bee Valentine’s Day craft for kids supplies: Colourful cardstock paper Scissors Pencil Markers Paper glue Googly…

  • Crafting with twigs {twig tree decoration} from the gingerbread house blog
    Crafts for kids

    Crafting with twigs {twig tree decoration}

    January 31, 2019 - By 

    On Monday my daughter and I had a few hours to ourselves. This never happens so we made the most of it with some crafting time! A few weeks ago I was lucky to win the December Mud and Bloom box. You may remember me mentioning the Mud & Bloom box before, it’s a nature and gardening subscription box for kids, aiming to inspire kids aged 3 and 8 to connect with the outdoors. A nature crafts subscription box Mud & Bloom’s December Gardening & Nature Crafts Box arrived last month but we just didn’t have time to open it in the…

  • 12 Must Make Dr. Seuss Crafts
    crafts - Crafts for kids - Dr Seuss Day craft

    12 Must Make Dr. Seuss Crafts

    January 15, 2019 - By 

    On March 2rd Dr. Seuss Day is celebrated. You may not have heard of this day before but it’s celebrated every year, on the anniversary of the birth of Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known by his pen name – Dr Seuss! Across the world there is a full twenty-four hours to make a mess with the Cat in the Hat, dance around with the Fox in Sox, hear a Who with Horton, count the red and blue fish, help the Grinch see the error of his ways, and listen to Sam I Am’s friend complain about his dish of green…