• 10 minion crafts for kids
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    10 Minion crafts for kids

    March 1, 2015 - By 

    During half term we saw a trailer for the new Minion film coming out this summer. My children were beyond excited! I’m not sure what it is about the little yellow (and sometimes purple) minions. I’m thinking of hosting a minion-themed party for my soon to be 5 year old and have found 10 minion crafts for kids, I hope they inspire you as much as they have me. 10 Minion crafts for kids   Minion paper doll from the pink door mat Craft stick minion from less stress more simplicity Plastic bottle minion craft from artsy momma Minions from…

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    Fruit Shoot Jam “Jam Art” contest

    March 1, 2015 - By 

    You may remember last Summer we had fun baking rainbow jam tarts with Robinsons’ Fruit Shoot jams. Today I wanted to share their fun new competition with you. Robinsons’ have recently launched a Fruit Shoot Jam “Jam Art” contest – a squelchy, squirty and squeezy art activity for children! Over the next few months they are encouraging children to get creative with jam and to send them photos of their creations for the chance to win some brilliant prizes. They sent us some jams to experiment and let’s just say we need a little more practice! The children enjoyed making…

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    Miffy bento lunch

    February 28, 2015 - By 

    Little Sis loves Miffy so I made a Miffy-inspired bento lunchbox for her today. We spent the day in Oxfordshire as my husband was on a Supercar driving experience. After my children had enjoyed watching him whizzing around the track they were happy to tuck into a fun lunch. Miffy bento lunch: Miffy fairy bread Carrot flowers Molded Miffy egg Mini sausages Egg filled with blueberries Cucumber sticks Babybel Miffy biscuits How to make a Miffy bento lunch: First of all I made special Miffy fairy bread by cutting out a Miffy shape from one piece of bread, making a…

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    On my mantle – February

    February 28, 2015 - By 

    February has been a busy month and my mantle has changed several times to reflect Valentine’s Day, Chinese New Year and my husband’s 40th birthday. So what’s on my mantle this month? The one constant has been a bunch of daffodils. I’ve really enjoyed watching them bloom. Can you see my beautiful vintage tea cup and saucer? I spotted it when out charity shopping with my mum and had to have it. I love vintage china and this was produced to celebrate the Treaty of Versailles on 28th June 1919. The motif features a map of the world and the…

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    Kirstie Allsopp Fabric Pin Cushion Kit giveaway

    February 27, 2015 - By 

    Are you giving a gift this Mother’s Day? I have a lovely little giveaway to share with you today, and it would make a lovely gift, for your Mum or Nan. Or you could keep it and make it for yourself! I’m a huge fan of  Kirstie Allsopp and her craft kits range at Hobbycraft. Today I have a lovely Kirstie Allsopp Fabric Pin Cushion Kit to giveaway, and the winner should receive it in time for Mother’s Day on March 15th. image credit This kit is beautifully presented in a gorgeous floral box. This charming pin cushion kit is…

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    Easter treats from Playmobil

    February 27, 2015 - By 

    It’s been a while since I posted anything Playmobil related. You may remember we’re Playmobil Playologists which means we get to share Playmobil news here with you. As part of our partnership with Playmobil we were sent two of this year’s Easter treats from Playmobil. I know Easter is a few weeks off but yesterday my children opened them. For some reason the toy inside each egg is illustrated on the packaging which totally ruins the surprise. This is the only thing I think could be improved. Big Brother received a red egg from the Playmobil Pirates range (4942), Little…

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    Monthly Makes – February

    February 26, 2015 - By 

    February has been  great month for me. Although sometimes it’s felt like I have been drowning under blog posts I’ve managed to find time for some sewing. My Union flag quilt is coming along nicely. I took it away with us over half term and spent quite a lot of time on it. I’ve evened up the sides so the stripes are really noticeable. It’s still going to grow a lot more but I’m really pleased with it. I’m putting aside for a while as I need to spend some time thinking how I’m going to finish it off. It’s…

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    Duck Tape crafts - Kids crafts - tutorial

    Duck Tape sewing case

    February 26, 2015 - By 

    I love crafting with Duck Tape so whipped up this sweet little Duck Tape sewing case this morning. It’s the perfect size for scissors, a needle case, thread and hexies which is just what I need at the moment! Materials needed to make a Duck Tape sewing case: At least 2 rolls of colourful Duck Tape 1 roll of Duckling Tape Velcro tabs Scissors A 10″ square of fabric How to make a Duck Tape sewing case: I followed the instructions on how to make a Duck Tape pencil case on the Hobbycraft blog. They have visual and written instructions…

  • 10 St David's Day crafts
    Kids crafts - St David's Day crafts

    10 St David’s Day crafts

    February 25, 2015 - By 

    The sun is shining and my children are back at nursery and school. It’s time to think about St David’s Day which has sparked lots of creativity in our house. Here’s a round up of 10 St David’s Day crafts, including some of ours. 10 St David’s Day crafts How about starting the day with a St David’s Day breakfast, I love this one which includes Welsh dragony bacon and egg. You can’t celebrate St David’s Day without a batch of Welsh cakes too. They are simple to make and taste divine, especially when warm. It’s lovely to bring some…