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Category: CRAFT & ACTIVITIES

CRAFT & ACTIVITIES / holidays / News

Is it possible to have a plastic-free stocking?

Christmas stockings are part of the joy and the magic of Christmas. Well, for the kids anyway. But for parents they can become yet another headache at what is already …

CRAFT & ACTIVITIES / Entertainment

Knitting Granny Comes up Trumps for Halloween

A keen knitter from Kent has recreated the American presidential candidates out of wool, but with a hilarious Halloween twist. Drawing inspiration from his infamously orange skin tone, Pat Wilson, …

CRAFT & ACTIVITIES / News

Dad uses a bit of digital magic to bring his six-year-old’s drawings to life

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CRAFT & ACTIVITIES / News

Kate says baking with Prince George is chaos: ‘He makes so much mess’

Toddlers love to make a mess, and it’s good to know that little Prince George is no exception! During a recent charity visit, the Duchess of Cambridge offered a rare …

CRAFT & ACTIVITIES / News

Mum’s amazing lunchboxes go viral

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CRAFT & ACTIVITIES / Entertainment

Japanese parents get fruity on Instagram

Japanese parents have been sharing photos of their babies online, covering up their babies’ tiny backsides with a peach. Uploaded using the hashtag 桃尻, which means “peach bum” in English, …

CRAFT & ACTIVITIES / Entertainment

Dad makes INCREDIBLE Disney dresses for his children

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CRAFT & ACTIVITIES / TRENDS

Cath Kidston to inject some Disney magic into her designs

An exciting new collaboration has just been announced, featuring Disney characters alongside Cath Kidston’s signature designs.

CRAFT & ACTIVITIES / Make

Fun with Food

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CRAFT & ACTIVITIES / Entertainment

Artists transform children’s drawings into jewellery

Two artists are turning children’s drawings into cute one-of-a-kind jewellery.

CRAFT & ACTIVITIES / Entertainment

Cheshire dad transforms home into cartoon world

When he divorced from his wife and became the custodial parent of his five sons in 2003, filmmaker Mark Curzon set about transforming each room of his house into works …

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ACTIVITY FEAT / CRAFT - sub FEAT / CRAFT & ACTIVITIES / Make

Terrific Terrarium: Indoor Gardening Project for Kids

Make and Do

CRAFT & ACTIVITIES / holidays / Make

April Fools’ Day

10 easy to pull off pranks

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CRAFT & ACTIVITIES / Lifestyle

Braided work of art

Each morning she spends around 20 minutes creating a different-yet-equally elaborate look for her 6 year old.

CRAFT & ACTIVITIES / Entertainment

Excuse the mess, the kids are making memories!

As any parent knows, when the children are being a little too quiet, they’re usually up to something mischievous. This hilarious series of photographs shows kids causing havoc with cans of paint, jars of peanut butter and bags of flour, often leaving their parents’ furniture and other items beyond repair.

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CRAFT & ACTIVITIES / Entertainment

Six year old recreates amazing red carpet dresses out of paper

While most six year olds are content dressing up as their favourite Disney character, this talented little girl is taking dress-up to a whole new level by crafting replica Oscar dresses out of paper.

CRAFT & ACTIVITIES / Make

Hop into Spring with these Easter craft ideas

Make and Do

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CRAFT & ACTIVITIES / holidays

That’s lovely darling…

12 homemade Mother’s Day presents that miss the mark

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CRAFT & ACTIVITIES / EDUCATION / holidays / Make

World Book Day: What to Wear

Costume Ideas

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CRAFT & ACTIVITIES / Entertainment

Dad colours his children’s drawings with some amazing results

Fred Giovannitti’s children draw him pictures to take with him on his work trips. One day he decided to colour one in on the plane and a tradition was born. …

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ACTIVITY FEAT / CRAFT & ACTIVITIES / holidays

Mother’s Day Cards to Print and Colour

Free Resources

CRAFT & ACTIVITIES / Toys / TRENDS

Construction Toys For Kids

Ideas and Inspiration

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CRAFT & ACTIVITIES / Lifestyle / Pregnancy

The pregnancy diary that grows with you

Gifts and Keepsakes

CRAFT & ACTIVITIES / News

Wedding dresses used to make baby burial gowns

Even dolls’ clothes can be too big for some of these angel babies

CRAFT & ACTIVITIES / Home

This dad’s clever creation has gone viral

We all know how much toddlers love locks, phones and door stoppers. Which is what makes this dad’s busy board for his young son so clever. It was posted up …

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