Amazing Carved Crayons. We've all got a stash of wax crayons haven't we? They are a really affordable versatile creative tool, loved by babies first learning to make marks, to toddlers creating shapes, and letters... and older kids too who love a bit of leaf or coin rubbing. Seeing these ... Read More about Carved Crayons
DIY Edible Finger Paint Recipe
We love getting messy in our house. Crafts and art have been something that we have done with both kids from a very young age! Luckily, our kids were relatively good at "not putting everything into their mouth", but we know that no all families are that lucky. And some kids will simply eat ... Read More about DIY Edible Finger Paint Recipe
tic tac toe stones
Do you call it tic tac toe or noughts & crosses? Either way, it's a great game to play when you are out and about... I always try to carry a couple of pencils in my bag if we are going on a journey, as you never know when you might need to have a game of tic tac toe to while away an hour or ... Read More about tic tac toe stones
Juice carton crafts – tea light lamp
Juice carton crafts - tea light lamp. As you know we love a craft which is an upcycle before a recycle and taking juice boxes, or milk cartons and turning them into a fun craft, which in turn becomes a practical, useful 'thing' ticks all the boxes for us! Particularly a craft that a child, or ... Read More about Juice carton crafts – tea light lamp
Weaving with weeds
Weaving with weeds - what a great project! Weaving has really fascinated my boys for some time now - we've always enjoyed simple weaving techniques and I've always been a little obsessed with hair braiding too (that's kind of 'micro weaving' right?) We've tried making purses with woven plastic ... Read More about Weaving with weeds