• How to make an origami poppy wreath
    Crafts for kids - Remembrance Day crafts

    How to make an origami poppy wreath

    November 9, 2019 - By 

    On Sunday we will be marking Remembrance Sunday here in the UK, which falls on the second Sunday in November. Remembrance Day marks the day the First First World War ended, at 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month, in 1918. A two-minute silence is held at 11am to remember the people who have died in wars. Although the children learn about Remembrance Day at school I think it is important to talk about it at home too. My Great Uncle died in the First World War so we look at photographs and talk about him at this time of year. Over the…

  • Easter paper bunny craft for kids from the gingerbread house blog
    Crafts for kids - Easter

    Easter paper bunny craft for kids

    April 12, 2019 - By 

    Easter is just a week away and we have been busy making and sending Easter cards to family and friends. I love a handmade touch and it’s so lovely to have the time to sit and craft with the children. This year we have added a fun Easter paper bunny craft for kids to our range of Easter crafts. Read on to see how you can make your own! Supplies to make our Easter bunny craft You will need to print out the Easter Bunny template Colourful craft paper – I used light blue and pink Scissors Paper glue Colour…

  • Crafting pretty paper stars
    Crafts for adults - Mollie Makes crafts - Paper craft

    Crafting pretty paper stars

    January 16, 2019 - By 

    There ‘s something about working with paper that I just love. Although I like to sew, I’m also really glad that I discovered paper craft too. This Christmas we added a huge paper star to our bay window so I was pretty excited to see a paper star kit along with my monthly Mollie Makes magazine. Regular readers will know that every month I challenge myself to make the Mollie Makes magazine cover gift. I’ve subscribed since it first came out and have had a drawer full of unopened kits – but no more! I’ve been making more time for grown up crafting…

  • Paper Monsters by Oscar Sabini
    book review - crafts - Paper craft

    Paper Monsters by Oscar Sabini

    July 30, 2017 - By 

    I’m embarrassed to admit I can’t remember the last time, if there was one, that we made a collage. Although we craft with tissue paper and all sorts of materials, there are still some crafts we need to try. Today we popped our collage cherry, thanks to Paper Monsters by Oscar Sabini! Paper Monsters by Oscar Sabini Paper Monsters enables young children to make seven collage pictures of monsters in cleverly designed paper pockets in the book. Children can complete all the pictures to make a monster procession who appear to be hurrying to the last page. There they will…

  • DIY mini crackers
    Christmas - crafts - Mollie Makes crafts - Paper craft

    Jenny Makes Mollie Makes Mini Cracker Kit

    December 10, 2016 - By 

    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 grown up crafting and I love to make the kits and hopefully try something new. I’ve been terrible lately, the last few kits haven’t been very inspiring but I did want to make the latest one. Issue 68 Mollie Makes Mini Cracker Kit The Mini Cracker Kit came with a wooden template, 8 papers, twine and confetti. The template was designed by…

  • Cut it Out! by Poppy Chancellor
    crafts - Paper craft

    Cut it Out! by Poppy Chancellor

    October 4, 2016 - By 

    A few weeks ago I treated myself to a copy of Cut It Out! Featuring 30 highly original and stylish designs by cutting edge illustrator and renowned paper cut artist Poppy Chancellor, transform a blank sheet of paper into a stunning work of art. Forget complicated step-by-step instructions, no need for lots of expensive equipment, all you need is a sharp scalpel, craft mat, Poppy’s imaginative designs and a bit of creativity, and you can make cards, masks, invitations, partyware and presents for birthdays, hen dos, weddings, Halloween and Christmas. I’ve owned Cut It Out! for a few weeks but…

  • Easy teacher appreciation card with badge
    crafts - die cutting - Paper craft - Sizzix crafts

    Easy teacher appreciation card with badge

    July 8, 2016 - By 

    Yesterday I shared the hama bead apple my son made. This is a sweet little handmade gift he’ll be giving to his teacher on his last day. Today I’m sharing our Teacher Appreciation card we made using two of my favourite dies – the Sizzix Bigz Die Award and Sizzix Thinlits Die Set Delicate Letters. The card is made in two parts – a separate rosette and card. We made the rosette into a badge which means it can be taken off and worn. You’ll find the full tutorial over on the Sizzix blog now! You may be interested in…

  • Father's Day rosette
    crafts - die cutting - Father's Day

    Father’s Day rosette

    May 20, 2016 - By 

    Happy Friday everyone. I’ve shared a really fun tutorial over on the Sizzix blog for a fun Father’s Day rosette. Yep, we’re celebrating Father’s Day next month and it’s never too early to start thinking about a handmade gift! You can find the full tutorial here.   Sizzix Bigz Die – Award (A10106) Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 28PK – Delicate Letters (661040) You may be interested in my other Sizzix makes: Simple dream catcher tote bag Easy felt flamingo badge DIY flamingo drinking straws Kid-friendly floral bracelet Simple dreamcatcher luminary Easy heart shaped wooden pegs DIY sandcastle flags My Little…

  • DIY flamingo drinking straws
    crafts - die cutting - Paper craft - Sizzix crafts

    DIY flamingo drinking straws

    April 29, 2016 - By 

    Have you noticed the trend for flamingo decor recently? Along with monstera leaves they seem to be everywhere. So I was pretty happy to discover Sizzix had sent me their latest Funky Flamingo Thinlits die to craft with. The Funky Flamingo die by Sophie Guilar features 3 dies which means you can use a variety of papers to give it some depth. I found some pretty pink patterned papers in my stash to cut 5 flamingo shapes. You can find my full tutorial over on the Sizzix blog. Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 3PK – Funky Flamingo (661246) You may be interested in…