A rainbow of teensy beads – 4,000 of them, no less – can be transformed into a wonderful equine world of ponies and pets.Pony World £15, by Hama Beads

How satisfying to hand-stitch your own little felt creature. This neat kit from Buttonbag contains all the ready-cut materials your child needs, so it’s as easy as pie. Just add your choice of cute ears, eyes and tails to guarantee your mouse’s very own personality.Mouse House Se...

A children's sewing kit containing recycled pure wool pieces, cut out and ready to stitch together to make a rather fetching tank top. This creative kit is eco-friendly, high quality and easy enough for children to cobble together as a unique and rewarding crafty project. Make it...

Launched in 2006 by two working mothers, Crafts 4 Kids specialises in providing lovely gifts for children that foster learning and encourage creative play. Continuous improvement on the website ensures a slick, user-friendly shopping experience

Textile designer Rebecca Oldfield is the talent behind the furniture and accessories company Lost And Found. Her fabulously patriotic designs dovetail the traditional with the modern on a host of items including cushions, lampshades, screens and curtains. All are made using beaut...

By the end of November, stalls in the central square (Hlavne námestie) are selling Slovak foods and the air is thick with mulled wine. The city has a 10th-century castle, a cathedral and squares lined with buildings dating back to the Hapsburg era. For flights and three nights’ a...

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

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

With its perfectly crafted crown and striking curved contours, the Royal Bird Rocking Chair has a regal feel that belies the fact that it’s actually crafted from recycled wooden pallets. Created by French furniture maker Jocelyn Costis for Crème

as accessories, gifts and babywear, which are all intricately assembled with signature Ronit Zilkha antique craft style details. The range will be available exclusively online in sizes 4 to 10 years.For more information visit www.madisonbrowne.com