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Handmade CHristmas Craft

Kids Craft: Handmade Christmas Cards

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It’s that special time of the year and it’s time to get festive – don’t you just love Christmas! We have dug deep into our craft box for a fun and easy craft to create with the kids this Christmas. Let’s make some fun Handmade Christmas cards! You will need: card stock (or pre-made blank cards) buttons craft pom poms glitter…

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Kids Craft: Spooky Halloween Spiders

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Are you ready for Halloween? Have you decided what fun, and of course spooky craft you are going to do first? You have to try our spooky pine-cone Halloween spiders. They are the perfect combination of outdoor play and adventure and creative painting and crafting. Let’s make some Spooky Spiders! You will need: pine cones liquid paint or spray paint coloured pipe-cleaners…

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How to make mini succulent planters

Polymer Clay Mini Planters

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I’ve been propagating baby succulents from the plants in my garden and thought it would be fun to make little mini planters to display them in. If you’ve never propagated succulents you can find some easy instructions here. I had a little bit of polymer clay leftover from a couple of projects in my soon to be released craft book,…

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folding paper dollhouse

Papercraft: Folding Paper Dollhouse

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There is a marvellous world of dollhouses out there. Some are elaborate with many fine details, right down to the plumbing and electric lighting. Some are factory plastic production runs. Others are homemade and easily put together with nothing more than a couple of tissue boxes or even Lego. All dollhouses are beautiful in their own right. The beauty lies…

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Kids Craft: Pom Pom Pineapple

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Ok, I admit it – I’m a little pineapple obsessed. Even though it might be winter here as I create this fruity tutorial, I am dreaming of warm summer days and big bowls of fresh fruit salad. Besides being a lovely reminder of summer days this little project is a great craft activity for the school holidays and super easy…

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I made a book! Presenting Make in a Day – Crafts for Kids

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Guess what I’ve been up to? Making a craft book, that’s what! It’s called Make in a Day: Crafts for Kids and it’s available now. What’s in Crafts for kids? “Fifteen projects with step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrations include a dreamcatcher, painted plant pot, leather treasure pouch, felt pennant flag, and other decorative and practical items. These colorful and easy…

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