If there was ever a fun spring activity, then building a bird nest is it. It's got it all: craft, art, sensory exploration, loose parts and small world play. We love it all. And the best thing is, you already have all the materials you need since you'll be improvising with what you've got. Have a ...
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 ...
Kid Made Drawstring Bag Tutorial
My daughter has been asking me to make her some little drawstring bags to put her little 'thingies' in. I believe the initial request was for me to make her 10 drawstring bags, all in shades of pink and purple. Sure thing. I've got this. I am after all a super Mom with loads of time on my hands. ...
Kid Stamped Clay Bowls, a Process Art Activity
Have you ever been scrolling time away on Pinterest looking at gorgeous creations you fear you may never recreate as beautifully even if your life depended on it? Well, I have. More than once. In fact, I have a serious case of Pinterest envy. It's a hard habit to beat and I shall admit it this ...
How to Make Braided Bookmarks
My (almost!) 5 year old daughter and I have been having a lot of fun braiding up a storm over the past few weeks. After we made princess braids, we designed a couple of fairy braid hair clips and this week we've created some braided bookmarks. We're slowly moving on from the big print picture ...
How to Make a Last Minute Paper Bunting
This little craft project is too good not to share. It's so simple that I hesitated to write about it at first. But I decided that I owed it to parents around the world to show my last minute paper bunting made with only a few items you can find in any supermarket. Read on how you can easily a ...
How to Make a Cute and Creative Seashell Mobile
Are you a seashell collector like me? Do you or your children spend more time looking for seashells on the beach than splashing in the waves? I am notorious for keeping my family waiting for 5 more minutes so I can do some therapeutic beach combing. What to do with all these seashells? Well ...