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…
Tag: kids crafts
Making Miffy mail!
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…
How to make straw rockets
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…
George’s Marvellous Medicine mud kitchen activity
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…
8 cute alpaca crafts
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…
Faber-Castell Creative Craft Set with Connector Pens
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…
Join Staedtler’s Try-it Tribe
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…
Clangers planet play scene
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…
Solar system scratch art
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…