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Winner of the Best Family Console 2012: Xbox 360 Kinect
By Catherine O'Dolan on 20/05/2012 17:29:08
State-of-the-art technology combines with stylish good looks and gives brilliant interactive playtime for all the family
Gaining mastery over a hand-held console control can be tricky for young children (and for some adults too). The beauty of the XBox 360 Kinect is that all you need is your hand or voice to activate the sensor and you’re away. Lurking inside the neat, sleek black Kinect unit is so...
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Hallowe'en Crafts: Spooky Spider gift box
By Catherine O'Dolan on 15/10/2012 17:23:57
Incy wincy spider climbing on a box…
You will needSmall lidded gift boxAcrylic paintFeltPencilScissorsGlue3D paintBlack medium-size pom-pomChenille StemsWobbly eyesTo makeAllow: 1 hour plus drying time Skill Level:Paint the box and lid with acrylic craft paint and allow to dry. Apply three diagonal lines to the lid...
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Look What I Found Today: Pookie & Peach Creatures
By Catherine O'Dolan on 05/11/2010 11:28:10
A touch of glue and a little handicraft is all you need to make this divine little festive family
Too-wit too-woo, who could resist this gorgeous crew of cute creatures? What's more, they will encourage your child's artistic talents as they come flat-packed, so your child can get to work with glue and scissors to bring them to life. Made from recycled paper using eco inks, th...
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Peter Rabbit goes Pop!
By Catherine O'Dolan on 02/04/2013 09:05:00
The Beatrix Potter tale is given the Lichtenstein touch in a limited edition collector's classic
THAT PERKY TAIL and signature blue jacket is unmistakeable, but surely this is Peter Rabbit as you have never seen him before? The cover for this exciting new limited edition of the classic story has been given the Pop Art treatment, as favoured
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Say “boo!” to this ghostly dress-up outfit
By Catherine O'Dolan on 15/10/2012 17:52:16
Playing games of peek-a-boo will never be the same!
You will needLarge white FabricScissorsTo makeSurely the most simple dress-up outfit to make ever: simply cut white holes in the centre of the fabric for the eyes, and get ready to say “Boo!”You can buy a brilliant range of art and craft materials
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Spooky Skeleton Hallowe'en crafts
By Catherine O'Dolan on 15/10/2012 16:52:45
Alas, poor Yorick! Create this spooky skeleton – the perfect prop for a hip Hallowe'en
, leave to dry completely – this can take a few days, depending on how generous your child has been with the gloopy glue. Once dry, cover the skull in white spray paint, then decorate with a black pen.You can buy a selection of art materials and kits
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Shortlisted Most Promising New Talent 2012: This Book Is Totally Rubbish by Maggie & Rose
By Catherine O'Dolan on 20/05/2012 13:22:50
This brilliantly inventive and creative craft book is Shortlisted in the Junior Design Awards 2012
A cheeky crew – Maggie, Rose, Oscar and their little dog Bentley – are getting creative in this fun activity book. Even better, they are learning their 3Rs – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – as they repurpose rubbish to make fun new things and become Eco Superheroes into the bargain. Fea...
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Winner of the Picture Book Of The Year 2012: Press Here by Hervé Tullet
By Catherine O'Dolan on 20/05/2012 13:49:30
How a simple dot can turn into an amazing adventure with French artist, Hervé Tullet
Press Here is full of playful surprises, as colourful spots multiply, change colour, swirl and twirl across the pages in a balletic folk dance of intricate ins and outs. For the child, the ultimate beauty is that he’s in charge: by acting on the narrator’s instructions, it’s him ...
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A conversation with Herve Tullet, author of Press Here
By Catherine O'Dolan on 04/05/2012 11:44:01
In conversation with French artist, Herve Tullet, author of the innovative picture book, Press Here, winner of the Junior Design Awards 2012 Picture Book Of The Year
What was the inspiration for your award-winning book Press Here?Wow, it is so difficult to answer this question! I always try to create innovative books and Press Here is maybe the all-encompassing result of my previous projects: open, participative and interactive books for babi...
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Hallowe'en crafts: Witch's Hat
By Catherine O'Dolan on 15/10/2012 17:05:10
Cast a spell with this stylish witch's hat – perfect for a spot of trick or treating
out some devilish witchery – just in jest, obviously You can buy a variety of art and craft materials from Hobbycraft.
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