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Get crafting with Make Hey!
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 23/02/2012 11:28:42
Vintage bike seat covers or crocheted baubles? Craft book Make Hey! is a mine of creative inspiration. We caught up with its nimble-fingered author, Pip Lincolne
Lincolne is available from Hardie Grant Books for £17.99.
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Make a Party Pinata
By Darren Cadapen on 31/01/2010 15:29:20
Make this wonderful pinata for a fun party game
Materials2 cups of flour3 cups of water 1 round balloonNewspaperPaint, crayons or markersColoured crepe paperString METHOD 1. First, start with the balloon. This will form the body of your pinata, so using a round balloon is best. Inflate
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Make a mosaic
By Suzanne Milne on 18/04/2010 11:08:31
Step-by-step instructions for making mosaics
1. Look at some examples of mosaic designs, then choose a central image – it could be a truck, a moon or a face that inspires your designer.2. Sketch your design or paste a picture of the object on the back of a paper plate to create a template.3
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Make a splash in Oman
By Kate Donoughue on 15/02/2012 11:13:02
Rivers, pools and aquatic play areas make these hotels a watery wonderland
No doubt your child will be making excuses to make the journey between Oman’s Barr Al Jissah Waha (below) and its sister hotel Al Bandar more times than is necessary – it’s not everywhere that you can travel between two hotels on a 500m lazy river
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Make pom-poms
By Suzanne Milne on 18/04/2010 11:12:32
Step-by-step instructions for making pom-poms
1. Cut two circles from cardboard about the size of the pom poms to be created.2. Cut a circle out of the middle (fold the card in half to cut out this circle).3. Place the two cardboard circles together, then wind a ball of wool through the centre
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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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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
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Ways to make your baby laugh
By Junior on 02/04/2012 11:57:20
Understanding your baby's sense of humour is the key to tickling her pink
’t appear until they can understand make-believe from about 18 months. But for many parents evidence abounds that babies are keen to join the comedy club. More baby and toddler tips from Junior:How to improve your child's fine motor skillsHow to have fun
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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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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
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