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Tag: crafts

Makerly craft kit subscription box review

Makerly craft kit subscription box review

Posted on September 3, 2016December 6, 2020 by jenny

Regular readers know I love crafting and subscription boxes so it’s probably no surprise that I regularly feature the ones I try. The Makerly subscription box is a new one for me and I was kindly offered one to try out and share with you. Makerly make craft kit subscription boxes for people who like…

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Lego Busy Box or Portable Lego Kit for travelling kids

Portable Lego Kit {Lego Busy Box}

Posted on August 30, 2016August 29, 2016 by jenny

After a few weeks at home we have finally got away for a holiday. I was really looking forward to a change of scenery and some meals out! Our preparations start early as my children love to start planning what they are going to take. Now clearly they are only talking about their toys but…

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Recycled plastic bag sandcastle flags

Recycled plastic bag sandcastle flags

Posted on August 26, 2016August 27, 2016 by jenny

Today I am taking part in the monthly Project: recycle and create blog hop, the theme is using plastic bags. Earlier in the summer we recycled plastic bags to make a Hank from Finding Dory wind sock. Despite the tax on plastic bags I admit I often forget to bring our own and end up…

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10 Swallows and Amazons crafts for kids

10 Swallows and Amazons inspired crafts

Posted on August 19, 2016December 22, 2024 by jenny

As we were coming back from the theatre last night my 4 year old spotted a poster for the new Swallows and Amazons film which is out today. You may remember we were lucky to attend the preview last month and the film obviously made a big impression on her as she wants to see…

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Finding Dory Duck Tape craft for kids

How to make a Duck Tape keyring

Posted on August 18, 2016 by jenny

I really should be kept away from my local craft store as I couldn’t resist picking up a roll of Finding Dory Duck Tape. I love Duck Tape and the patterned ones are appealing to both me and my children. Have you seen Finding Dory yet? We’ve seen it twice already, I just can’t resist…

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posca pens

Decorating with Posca pens and a giveaway

Posted on August 13, 2016July 21, 2019 by jenny

Yesterday I was playing with Posca marker pens. They are a unique water-based paint marker that write on almost all surfaces including fabrics, glass, metal, paper, card, wood and stone. The markers are also water resistant, fade resistant and odour free. How to make a decorated tealight holder As they seem to work on pretty much any surface…

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best Olympic crafts and activities for kids

11 best Olympic crafts and activities for kids

Posted on August 3, 2016September 16, 2025 by jenny

To me summer means putting my feet up and trying to catch some of the Summer Olympics on tv. Although I’m not sporty or particularly competitive I just love the Olympics and watching the best sports people from around the world competing. I also think it’s a good way for my children to learn more…

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Pokémon Go Poké ball pom pom craft

Pokémon Go Poké ball pom pom craft

Posted on August 2, 2016January 8, 2023 by jenny

You can tell the weather must be bad if I’m back with another post today. Have your children caught the Pokémon Go bug? If so, I have a quick and easy craft with our Pokémon Go Poké ball pom poms. In case you didn’t know, a Poké Ball is a type of item that is…

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Mollie Makes Pom Pom Necklace Kit

Jenny Makes Mollie Makes Felt Bouquet

Posted on July 31, 2016 by jenny

Every month I challenge myself to make the Mollie Makes magazine cover gift. I’ve subscribed since it first came out and have a drawer full of unopened kits – but no more! I’ve been making more time for crafting and I love to make the kits and hopefully try something new with each of them….

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