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How to make an Easter bonnet
By Junior on 11/03/2012 08:45:00
Get creative with a pretty hat for spring
The tradition for Easter bonnets originates from Victorian times when families paraded in the park at Easter and fashionable ladies sported ever-more-decorative hats. Get your children to form their own Easter parade once they’ve finished making these fun bonnets.You will needCol...
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Five Crafty Christmas Tree Trimmings
By Fiona McKim on 15/11/2011 13:12:10
Spruce up your Yule tree with these creative tips
, discover Junior’s pick of the best Christmas craft kits.Feeling inspired? A crafty course at ArtisON in North Yorkshire could be just the ticket. This popular arts centre offers a variety of creative courses including Christmas Decorations, vintage
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Junior's Festive Things To Make & Do
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 12/12/2011 12:41:49
From delightful decorations and treats to make to fun places to go, we deliver up a sleigh-load of festive fun
Things to make Gingerbread stars and crafty trimmings for the tree, and terrific table settings.Jolly jaunts Festive days out in North, South, Midlands, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and London.Curl up Cosy picture books, plus festive books for babies & toddlers and early rea...
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Make a retro-style beanbag frog
By Super + Super on 01/06/2012 15:46:46
Those crafty folk from Brighton creative hub Super + Super share an idea for a brilliant beanbag frog
You will need1 square of brightly coloured feltAssorted scraps or offcuts of vintage/retro-style fabricSoft toy fillingA cup of rice*Sewing thread and a hand sewing needlePinsPen or pencil + paper*add 2 teaspoons of dried lavender if you fancy a scented frog*Method1) Create one t...
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The lowdown on Okido magazine
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 26/11/2010 15:48:05
Editor Sophie Dauvois shares the inspiration behind cool children's art and science magazine Okido
read lots of beautifully illustrated Seventies craft books that have lots of things to do and observe – how to print with potatoes or transform conkers into magical characters… This nostalgia of the children's magazines I grew up with strongly
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The rites of spring
By Kate Donoughue on 23/02/2011 15:48:53
Five spring traditions your family can treasure forever
1 Freshen upSpring cleaning traditionally takes place when the weather is warm enough to open the windows and let the fresh air in. To make the task less daunting, break the task down in to small projects, and of course, many hands make light work. Turn it into a game, singing an...
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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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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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Perfect gifts for Mother's Day
By Catherine Hudson on 01/04/2011 12:02:43
Spoil your mum this weekend with one or two of these lovely treats
Liz Earle gift setWe love natural skincare label Liz Earle, renowned for the fabulous Cleanse and Polish skincare regime. Your mum is sure to love this exclusive Mother's Day gift set, which includes lots of Superskin goodies. Mother's Day set, £30 (available at selected John Lew...
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Cobblers Cove in the Caribbean
By Junior on 10/08/2011 10:40:47
It's not difficult to see why Cobblers Cove is such a popular hotel when it gives guests the opportunity to go swimming with turtles, snorkelling and more...
including sailing, snorkelling and kayaking. The fun isn’t just outdoors either as there is a brilliant and well-equipped art and crafts room at the hotel. For parents, there are the delights of delicious fruit kebabs, sorbet scoops and refreshing scented
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