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Make your own play dough
By Fiona McKim on 16/03/2012 15:54:02
Perfect for a rainy day, this home-made dough is the recipe for playtime success
Ingredients1 cup of plain flourHalf a cup of salt2 teaspoons cream of tartar1 cup of water Optional:1 teaspoon food colouring 1 teaspoon vanilla essenceMethod:Mix all of the ingredients together in a large bowl and transfer to a medium, heavy based
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From the heart - handmade gifts
By Martha Thomas on 23/04/2012 10:25:54
Spread the love with these simple makes
Shaker heartA love-filled centrepiece for your table or to hang in your cupboardMaterials 57x50cm striped cotton fabric (such as Forbury Stripe £38 from Laura Ashley)Small amount of linenButtonWadding/dried lavenderWireBay leavesRibbon.How to makeCut out two heart shapes from the...
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Junior Design Awards 2012: Toys & Games Winners
By Junior Design Awards on 22/05/2012 16:26:44
Here are all the winners in the Junior Design Awards 2012 in our Toys & Games categories
Best Classic Toy – Steiff Jointed Plush Teddy BearBest Toy Design (0 – 2 years) – Jamm ScootBest Toy Design (3 – 5 years) – Great Little Trading Co. Play Shop And TheatreBest Toy Design (6+ years) – HotWheels Wall TrackBest Arts & Crafts
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Junior Design Awards 2012: Toys & Games Winners
By Junior Design Awards on 22/05/2012 13:18:57
Here are all the winners in the Junior Design Awards 2012 in our Toys & Games categories
Best Classic Toy – Steiff Jointed Plush Teddy BearBest Toy Design (0 – 2 years) – Jamm ScootBest Toy Design (3 – 5 years) – Great Little Trading Co. Play Shop And TheatreBest Toy Design (6+ years) – HotWheels Wall TrackBest Arts & Crafts
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May/June Half-term events for the Midlands
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 18/05/2011 12:53:11
Our pick of fun family activities for the half-term holidays
believe out of everyday objects at the Warwick Arts Centre.Spark Children’s Art Festival May 31–June 12Ignite the imagination with the Spark Children’s Art Festival in Leicester. The feast of fun includes everything from monkey mask making to finger
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Video: Cardboard Guitars That Really Jam!
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 03/08/2011 18:14:16
Go behind the scenes at a Juneau Projects instrument-making workshop...
.Sound like a blast? If you live in the Midlands, then you're in luck. This summer the Juneau crew will be hosting workshops at:Birmingham Museum and Art GalleryAugust 9, 16, 23Wednesbury Museum and Art GalleryAugust 18Manor HouseAugust 25Walsall Leather
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What I found today?
By Matthew Holroyd on 26/04/2010 16:08:39
Designer Scott Morrison
This beautiful English walnut crafted Rocket Cradle from the furniture designer Scott Morrison is a not just a functional cradle but also a piece of art.Rocker Cradle £6,845.48 by Scott Morrison
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Make a pompom ladybird
By on 05/08/2010 11:21:44
Click here for an easy-to-use template for a fun pompom ladybird. For this and more great ideas for activities to do with your kids, see Dad Can Do by Chris Barnardo (Guardian Books, £14.99).
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May/June Half-term events for Scotland
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 18/05/2011 12:50:30
Our pick of fun family activities for the half-term holidays
Burns An’ A’ That Festival May 25–30Head down to the beach for arts and crafts, Punch And Judy puppet shows, piping bands and more as part of the Burns An’ A’ That Festival in Ayr.Three Harbours Arts Festival May 28–June 5The fishing towns
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Best Interiors Collections 2011 (Decor)
By Lucy Phillips on 23/05/2011 17:22:22
*Winner*Belle & Boo art prints
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