According to PD's Easter Countdown there are 6 days until the Easter bunny comes, so it was high time we got busy with a LOT of glue and half of the world's supply of sparkle to decorate our Easter Bonnets. Whilst the girls got busy, I had to find something to occupy myself so that I was too busy to interfere help. Fortunately there was a packet of polystyrene eggs in the bottom of the Easter craft bag Granny had kindly given us and, with a … [Read more...]
A Right Royal Wedding: how to make Will and Kate from Champagne corks
How to make Will and Kate from Champagne corks! If you live within the borders of the British Isles you are likely to know that we have an extra Bank Holiday at the end of the month in honour of a certain Royal Wedding. I haven’t been invited, but that’s to be expected as Wills has never forgiven me for marrying DH, and in St Paul’s Cathedral too. Poor Wills has had to make do with Westminster Abbey. I’m glad I haven’t been invited, if I’m … [Read more...]
How to make a Rabbit Wreath for Easter
I have been meaning to join in Magpie Monday at Me and My Shadow for the longest time since I am a regular raider of charity shops and love going to Boot Fairs. I keep forgetting to take photos which would make for an incredibly dull post. And then last week I was inspired by a bargain children's coat, which today was reincarnated, or 'upcycled' into a fabulous Rabbit Wreath to hang on our door for Easter. I am deeply proud of myself so I will … [Read more...]
Home Made Mother’s Day
So, you've got about 48 hours left, Dads. I have to say that you are in luck because if there's one thing a Mother appreciates, after lie-ins and chocolates, it's stuff that has been hand-crafted by their precious offspring. So you still have time to whip up something to bring tears to the eyes of the woman who gave birth to your children. Or to you. For example, this tulip card is as simple as making a handprint and drawing a stem on it. No, … [Read more...]
Coloured rice and I spy bottles
I was looking around slightly vaguely for Kidling crafts on the interweb a couple of days ago when I came across these fabulous I-Spy-Bottles and just knew I had to make them. We spend every weekend in the car driving back and forth to the Kent Coast, and I am always on the lookout for easy ways to keep them entertained in the car. There's nothing worse than spending most of your journey twisting round from the front seat reaching for things … [Read more...]
Bubblewrap Easter Egg Card Craft
Now I'm no Red Ted, but I do try, and after some success at bubblewrap printing at playgroup a few weeks ago, I messed around with using Bubblewrap to make Easter Cards. You will need: Bubblewrap Cards Paint Glue Stickers, Glitter, adhesive ribbon, regular ribbon Firstly, cut egg shapes from the bubblewrap. Make sure they are slightly smaller than the card you are using. Then mix paint and glue together in the style of Mister Maker (a 50/50 … [Read more...]
The luck of the Irish
On the eve of St. Patrick's Day, I give you the simplest shamrock EVER. All you need is a pepper, a knife, some paint and some paper. 1. Using knife, cut pepper in half widthways. 2. Dip pepper in paint. 3. Print pepper onto paper, card, wall (OK, maybe not the last one.) And Bob is your Uncle. If you are feeling a little more creative, try some of these great ideas: Roots and Wings has been busy eating rainbows all week in … [Read more...]
