For the longest time I've been looking at subscription boxes wondering if would be worth the money. I loved the idea of my kids getting creative projects in the mail once a month, but I worried about them being rubbish and adding to that pile of play things no one plays with anymore. As if reading ...
15 Creative Perler Beads Projects to try today!
I have come to the conclusion that Perler Beads are here to stay. I'm not a big fan to be honest. I don't like plastic to begin with, I don't know what to do with all the dinosaurs and unicorns my kids keep on making and I absolutely hate the mess they make when the box with beads tips over ... ...
Modern & Contemporary Artist inspired Art Projects for Kids
Now that I've been visiting Modern, Contemporary and Outsider Art museums at a fast pace since taking on a degree in Creative Therapy (Visual Arts), I decided to find out more about artist inspired art projects for kids. Now, let me tell you the internet does not disappoint! There are A LOT of ...
Fabric Wrapped Sculpture Art for Kids Inspired by Judith Scott
The story of Judith Scott and her beyond amazing textile sculptures is one you'll want to tell your art loving children. It's an inspirational story of a woman with Down syndrome that empowers people to find their own creative voice. This beautiful fabric wrapped sculpture art for kids activity ...
Make a Perler Bead Rainbow Fish for Pretend Play
The rainbow fish is an all time classic. This beautiful story about a gorgeous rainbow fish that discovers the joy of sharing has taken the world by storm. In our family the rainbow fish stories (and television episodes!) are a favourite with the toddler and preschooler crowd. We try to be creative ...
Easy Knitting Patterns Kids can Knit
If you are a knitter yourself, at some stage your kids, nieces or nephews might come and ask you to teach them. And straight off the bat you'll want to make it fun, achievable, perhaps useful but above all gorgeous. These easy knitting patterns kids can knit are all that and more. They'll give you ...
How to Make a Simple Gorgeous Heart Garland
The kids and I just recently discovered how you can easily create the most amazing things with some simple watercolor paints, string, wooden beads and glitter. This gorgeous heart garland was made with a whole lot of love and is now proudly hanging in our living room for all to admire. Little ...
Making Paper Snowflakes, A Kid Made Winter Craft
The other day we woke up to snow, lots of it. It looked like Jack Frost covered the entire village with a snowflake blanket. We were in awe. Mostly because I can count the times we've seen snow over the past 10 years on one hand. There was no better time to crank up the heating, pour some hot ...
Egg Carton Galaxy Craft for Preschoolers
Space fascinates children and adults alike. Who didn't want to become an astronaut at some stage in their lives? Who isn't curious about other planets and perhaps discovering new life out there? Well, this egg carton galaxy craft will not get you any answers but will sure get your children to make ...
14 Fun Embroidery Projects for Kids
Here are my favourite fun embroidery projects for kids to keep you busy, entertained and most of all relaxed this season of the year. It's getting darker and colder and nothing beats some me-time with a sewing project on my lap and a hot water bottle under my feet while the wind and rain are roaring ...