In this collection of Mother’s Day gifts for school age kids to make you’ll find cute creative projects that are a little trickier to make, best suited for children aged 7+ years. 18 Mother’s Day Gifts for School Age Kids to Make (as shown L-R in the images provided below) 1. Light up Mum’s life […]
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25+ Fun Paper Crafts for Tweens
Looking to entertain bored tweens using supplies you likely already have at home? Check out this fun list of 25+ fun paper crafts for tweens. The list has lots of different paper crafts including origami, printables, card making and snowflake making ideas. One of my favourite tween crafts is making lanterns and the paper heart […]
25+ Fun & Easy Bookmark Crafts for Tweens
If your tween loves reading, or you’re looking for a fun way to get tweens interested in books, these fun and easy bookmark crafts for tweens are a fun way to get kids crafting. This list has lots of cool bookmark crafts, activities and printables for tweens. Arty tweens will love the beautiful DIY watercolor […]
45 Fun Summer Crafts for Tweens
Looking for ideas for your creative tween? This collection of 45 summer crafts features a heap of fun, creative project ideas that are perfect for keeping your tween creating during the long, sunny days of summer – though they are, of course, perfectly fun all year round as well! And if after all of these […]
DIY Sewing Cards from Recycled Plastic Lids
I recently had the crazy idea that I could make a set of reusable sewing cards from recycled takeaway lids. My crazy ideas don’t always turn out in reality how I think they might but this time it worked! How to Make Your Own Sewing Cards You will need: Plastic takeaway container lids (I may […]
9 Back to School Essentials That Probably Aren’t On Your Booklist
This post is sponsored by BIG W. Read on to enter to win 1 of 4 $100 gift cards. Getting kids ready to head back to school can be a real strain on the family budget. Not only are there uniforms to buy and booklists to fill but I also find there are a whole […]
Gifts for Kids: Giving a Gift of Creativity
Some of the most thoughtful gifts I have ever received from friends have been materials for activities I can do together with my girls. I love the idea of giving the gift of shared experiences…almost as much as I love giving children (and parents) the gift of creativity! A basket or box of fun art […]
Toddler Play: Easter Egg Pattern Matching
This simple toddler activity is super easy to prepare and presents early mathematical learning in a fun, engaging way. Easter Egg Pattern Matching Recommended Age: Eighteen and up – depending upon the age, development and interest of your toddler. AJ is now 23 months and has really enjoyed this activity. You will need: Plastic fillable […]
Sewing Projects for Kids: Starting Out With Embroidery
When I was pregnant with AJ, we were very aware of involving Immy in many of the preparations for the new baby’s arrival. One of the ways we did this was inviting Immy to create special artworks to be framed and displayed in the baby’s bedroom, including this wonderful embroidered piece. I wrote in detail […]
Homemade Ornaments: Laminated Christmas Baubles
It’s becoming a lovely tradition for Pebble and I to make Christmas decorations together. Hopefully baby Rocky can join in soon too! Over the years we’ve enjoyed making Christmas gift tags, these super easy DIY Christmas cards, a homemade Christmas wreath and Christmas wrapping paper. This year we’ve stated with these beautifully simple Christmas tree […]
