In our house making things from anything we can find is pretty much a regular thing. We usually use old cereal boxes, cardboard boxes and what ever is laying around and sometimes we find things that we have collected when we go out for walks, this could be sticks, leaves, feathers, acorns and other seeds that we find. We then have a crafty day and make different things with the items we have collected using glue, paint, felt tips, magazine {Read More}
First Shamballa Bracelet
November 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I have been playing in my craft room today. I wanted to make some new things that I haven’t attempted before. My five year old has been asking for a shamballa bracelet for ages so I told her I would make her one. I asked her to pick the beads she wanted on it and then processed to make one just for her. It took me really no time at all to make it and it did surprise me how {Read More}
Padded Elasticated Notice Boards at Bargain Prices!
November 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
My cousin is now making gorgeous padded notice boards that would make a fantastic Christmas gift. There are a lot of different styles and colours so something for everyone. They are perfect for holding messages, school notes, photos and much more. Large boards are 30cm x 40cm Small boards are 30cm x 20cm with 6mm wooden backplate and hanger They have fabric fronts with elastic holders Check out the ebay listing to see all the great designs http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321026468861?var&ssPageName=STRK%3AMESELX%3AIT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 From {Read More}
Hama Beads Town Review
November 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I had heard when talking to younger siblings, friends and posts on the internet about Hama Beads but did not really know what they were. I did a bit of research and thought ahh they look like a good thing for my almost six year old daughter. She loves crafty things and when sitting at the table doing things that she enjoys it means peace rather than trashing the house and fighting with her older sister. We were sent a {Read More}
Top Tips For Making Halloween Things With Butternut Squash
October 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Post courtesy of Taste For Life. Taste for Life offers FREE educational resources for parents and nurseries encouraging little ones to explore and enjoy good food from a young age and develop healthy eating habits for life. Top tips for making the perfect Halloween lantern with your little ones: Choose a buttnernut squash that’s fresh but not too tough After you have cut away the top, children can help to scoop out the insides using an ice-cream scoop Make sure {Read More}
Doodlebugz Giant Fairy Funtime Poster Art
October 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
We were sent a Doodlebugz giant fairy funtime art kit to review for Mummy News, When I say giant the poster is in fact A1 in size. Included in the tube is the poster and a set of 20 colouring fibre tip pens. My daughter loves to draw, colour in and to be honest anything that involves creativity she is happy to do. It’s also nice to see her enjoying the simpler things in life rather than using some sort {Read More}
Hallmark Recordable Artwork – Get Crafty
September 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I had never heard or seen Hallmark Recordable Artwork before so it was something new to try with my daughter who loves to colour and paint. She really is quite crafty! Inside the box there is: A canvas, 6 washable paints Paintbrush Like I said my daughter loves to paint and colour so we waited for a nice day where she could sit out in the garden to do it as she can be rather messy. I opened up the {Read More}
Carddies London – Card People to Colour and Go!
May 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
We received a box of Carddies London to review for Mummy News. The box is red in the style of a red double decker London Bus. There was a folded card inside which is a scene of London with Big Ben, The London Eye and the River Thames which children can colour in. On the back of that card were 12 characters, Guards, The Queen, and a Policeman to name a few. You can add the names of all 12 {Read More}
Mould and Paint Glitter Fairy Kit
April 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
We were given a Mould & Paint Glitter Fairy palster fridge magnets & badges moulding & painting kit from Find Me A Gift My daughter loves to make things and painting a drawing so this was really ideal for her. What is in the box: Mould of 6 assorted designs Plaster powder Magnet Pins Glitter Paint strip of 5 colours Paint brush Detailed instructions. First I read ALL of the instruction leaflet. The instructions were very detailed on how to {Read More}
Fabric Dyes, Pens and Paints from Dylon
April 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I’m sure you have all seen the brand name Dylon when you walk into a haberdashery or fabric shop. I know I always see it, so when I was asked if I would like to try some of their hand wash dyes, fabric paints and pens I already had an idea of what myself and my youngest daughter could do with these. First I decided to order a couple of plain white t-shirts. They were delivered and then we had {Read More}
