Today we are posting a craft idea for dance and play that has been inspired by a little boy fighting a big battle that no child should EVER have to go through. Finlay is his name and you can read more about him at the end of the post. The dancing ribbons we have made in his honour are very quick and easy – you can literally put one together in less than five
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Enjoy these adventurous and easy crafts for kids that will spark their imaginations. With Gathered, keeping the kids entertained is easy!
Create this woven bowl using the free printable template, a paper plate, & yarn. This is a great elementary / middle school art lesson to introduce weaving.
FREE printable Symmetry drawing activity for preschool and kindergarten kids. A fun art and math activity in one! Kids will complete the symmetrical pictures by drawing the other half.
Shopping local is the reason I started blogging - I love wearing and decorating my home with handmade items, how about you? And I know I'm not the only one - there are a ton of
Cool indoor fort ideas that anyone can make using furniture from around your house. These blueprint plans from Ikea will keep kids busy while stuck at home!
Inside: Looking for an easy Olympics-inspired craft for kids? This simple Olympic-Inspired Torch Craft, created from construction paper and wooden craft sticks,
Some of the best Tuff Tray set ups and inspiration on the web! Great for children of all ages!!
During winter we don't have so many outdoor activities because temperatures here are constantly below zero. But luckily there are tons of winter crafts and arts activities to make with kids and have cold winter days amusing. I especially love seasonal Waldorf activities inspired by nature, followed by Waldorf books that are helping us understand
Day 37 50 DIY Days of Christmas: Clever and Silly Wrap Ideas!
Learn how to build a catapult cannon in this STEM activity, then play a game that explores physics and math. All inspired by Mr. Bean!
Wow! I would guess at some point in our lives we all made a house or something out of a recycled cardboard box but this artist took it to an amazing extreme! Pop on over to Annalise Rees’ sit…
This post is sponsored by Made In Cookware . Keeping it short and sweet today with... soup! A creamy beet soup with coconut, ginger and lime to be exact. With a generous sprinkling of black pepper, coriander and cumin for added complexity. And a secret ingredient... hemp hearts! They blend in bea
This is where I share my photos of the quilts that I have made. Many of the quilts are inspired by my travels. Others are my version of someone else's patters.
28 engaging hands-on STEM activities that use recylced and craft materials for a home, library, or classroom makerspace
Need to entertain the kids? Try some of these free indoor and outdoor activities for kids that can all be done from your own home. There's also a list of free online educational resources.
Take a hike! Literally, take a hike, and sit on this when you need a break.
DIY Split Leg Pants (No Sewing Required): I've seen these chic and stylish split-leg pants in a few stores and I love the look, so here's an easy no-sew DIY way to make your own. Enjoy! :) Full video tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdLe8n0xao4
Learn how to fold these beautiful origami Carambola Flowers from a single sheet of paper — design by Carmen Sprung, video tutorial by Sara Adams.
UPDATE: So, it turns out that Blossom Box went out of business at some point since this post went live. No worries, you can easily make these crafts on your own with basic supplies. The popsicle
Paper plate dream catchers inspired by Roald Dahl and Disney's The BFG. Easy kids craft for toddlers to big kids. Perfect for Girl Scout Troops too.
Learn how to find a hobby as an adult with this list of over 125 hobby ideas and info on how to find the best hobby for you and how to get started.
Built from the stones of an abbey, it's not to be missed...
I'm so excited to have a guest on Rainy Day Mum today with a great little craft that would be perfect for some quick and simple tree ornaments as well. So I'm now handing over
Teach your kids how to make their very own marshmallow catapult using common household supplies. How to construct a marshmallow launcher.
Kids will LOVE these engineering challenges with craft sticks, cups, and wood cubes. Engaging, open-ended, and creative!
With gratitude to the poets whose poems gave me this. The poems left in me a room in which every suffering has a different smell, five summers and five
Nalbinding is a Scandinavian fabric-making technique which pre-dates knitting. Learn about nalbinding pattern directions, and how to make York and Oslo stitches.
Painting on tin foil using cotton buds (Q tips) is an easy process art idea for kids. Foil painting is great for working on fine motor skills as well as colour mixing for toddlers and preschoolers. This art technique was inspired by Van Gogh's painting the starry night.
Mijn twee dochters hebben allebei een knutselverslaving. Zodra het even kan worden de knutselspullen uit de kasten getrokken en gaan de meiden druk aan de
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Our core linen bedding is made from 100% certified European Flax. Grown in Europe and spun and woven by a centuries old linen house from Italy, it is then sewn, dyed and finished with our factory in Portugal.
How can you support the development of self-regulation in kids? This huge resource is full of self-regulation games, information, books, and more!
Have you ever really learned how to READ A TAPE MEASURE? I have broken it down for you and given you a visual so you don't have to "count the little lines" any more!
Perched high up in Théoule-sur-Mer looking out over the bay of Cannes, is the Palais Bulles, blushing pink in the Southern sun, with its feminine and futuristic natural curves.
Kids will LOVE these engineering challenges with craft sticks, cups, and wood cubes. Engaging, open-ended, and creative!
Dutch multidisciplinary artist Vera van Wolferen (previously) produces miniature balsa wood sculptures, architectural objects that are either incorporated into animations or left motionless to tell their own stories. Her static works are often displayed beneath glass bell jars, leaving the audience to imagine that the tiny tree houses, cottages, and campers are neatly contained within their own universes. Van Wolferen also uses simple craft materials like cotton to enhance her sets, making it appear as if her sculpted homes are resting amongst the clouds. More
Want to know how to find your passion? The quickest way is to ask these 10 questions...
Wall of Rainbow Koi: My friend saw a wall hanging of origami koi that she really liked, but the etsy shop that was selling it had it priced at over $1000. Thus, I set out to make this for her birthday/Christmas present, and after countless hours of folding while walking…
