We’re big fans of trying lots of different crafts. If my children can make something with minimum input from me then they’re pretty happy. We’ve crafted with Aquabeads before so were pleased to be sent the new Aquabeads Bracelet Set. This is a Refill Set which means it only comes with beads and the card templates, you will also need the Aquabeads layout tray and sprayer. The Aquabeads Bracelet Set contains over 500 jewel and solid beads in a variety of colours, 4 x template sheets, instructions and a bracelet. We opened up the packs of beads and Little Sis…
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The school holidays have given us lot of lovely time to craft and experiment. We’ve gone through lots of supplies and organised our craft supplies several times in a bid to keep tidy (not easy with two children who love to craft!). Yesterday we finally got the chance to try some products we were sent from Faber Castell – the Faber-Castell Connector Paint Box and the Clic & Go Water Pot. Making Miffy mail! We’ve never experimented with watercolour paint before but I came up with a fun activity to keep my children busy. We made our own Miffy mail…
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Every week during the school holidays Staedtler are setting a crafty challenge and the winner will become the next member of the Try-it Tribe. More information can be found on their Facebook page. This weeks challenge is to create a game which can be played whatever the weather. As a member of the Try-it Tribe we were sent a bundle of craft supplies and had great fun making straw rockets. Equipment needed to make straw rockets: Paper Scissors Gel crayon pens from Staedtler Paper straws Sellotape How to make straw rockets: Cut your paper into rectangles at least 3 x…
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Did you know that the 13th September is Roald Dahl Day? This Summer we started reading our first chapter book and I chose George’s Marvellous Medicine to read with our 5 year old. He soon got used to fewer pictures and the chapter structure. It’s been a great way to get him to re-tell the story to me each night before we read a chapter and see just how much he’s taking in. It’s lovely to re-read stories I enjoyed when I was younger and I can’t think of a more inspiring author to introduce to my children. Roald Dahl…
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July was so hectic I didn’t manage to write my usual Monthly Makes post. However as August is nearly on its way out I thought I would take a minute to write about what I’ve been making this month. When I sat down to think about it I realised I only really made one thing – I stitched a cute Loving Alpacas embroidery pattern, another Wild Olive by Mollie Johanson pattern. Have you noticed how cute alpacas are? There was a gorgeous alpaca bag charm in the latest Kawaii Box (which is attached to my bag so I can find…
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We’re having a really crafty Summer and I’m very grateful that some lovely brands have sent us some craft products to try. Today I’m sharing the fun we had with a Creative Craft Set from Faber-Castell. They have created a wide selection of fantastic Playing & Learning products which allow children to explore their creativity through the world of colour. Faber-Castell Creative Craft Set with Connector Pens There are three different themed Creative Craft Sets – Jungle Adventure, Desert Adventure and Ocean Adventure. We received the Ocean Adventure set which contained 12 connector pens, 50 connector caps, 20 connector clips,…
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As you may have seen in my gallery of badges below, I’m proud to be a member of Staedtler’s Try It Tribe. Earlier in the school holidays they sent us an amazing bundle of craft supplies, including colouring pens, crayons and gel pens. which we’ve been using throughout the summer to help us with our fun craft activities such as our beach themed sensory activity. Every week on the Staedtler Facebook page they are setting a weekly challenge and the winner will become the next member of the Try-it Tribe. More information can be found here. The latest challenge was to…
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Over the last few weeks my son has been making a papier-mâché play scene for his Clangers figures. They live on, and inside, a small moon-like planet which we tried to re-create. He really enjoyed making it, and I’ve enjoyed helping him, so we just had to share it here. We used: Papier-mâché paste Strips of newspaper Empty cardboard boxes, tubes and tubs from the recycling bin Black and white paint Time to make: 2 days DIY Planet Clangers play scene My 5 year old spent some time making a landscape inside a large box lid. He used cardboard tubes…
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As Baker Ross ambassadors we were sent a selection of craft kits to review. The latest one was this fun set of Solar System scratch art containing 6 designs including space ships and planets. When I was at school we made our own scratch art but these kits are much easier. Simply scratch the specially coated surface to reveal stunning rainbow colours. Each pre-cut planet shape comes with a scratch tool and coloured ribbon for hanging. How to make a Solar system scratch art display You will need: Solar system scratch art kit from Baker Ross Cardboard box Centre punch…
