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Papier-mache masks
By Suzanne Milne on 18/04/2010 11:14:52
Step-by-step instructions for making masks
the balloon and paint the mask.
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Treasure Your Family Memories
By Suzanne Milne on 01/10/2012 14:49:34
Five ways to make your family memories into every day treasures
) – and be sure to have a few spares, some washable acrylic paints, glittery paints, and brushes, then have each family member choose another family member whose portrait they will paint. Using a favourite photograph as a 'still' for inspiration, your painting
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Family activities…for a day in the garden
By Suzanne Milne on 17/04/2010 19:52:49
10 activities for children to do in your garden
of pleases and thank-yous.2. ‘Paint' the fence A bucket of water and a big wide paintbrush will be all your preschooler needs to set off on the man-size task of ‘painting’ the fence.3. Make a daisy chain Pluck the flowers so you have nice long stems
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Walks and rides
By Suzanne Milne on 18/04/2010 13:24:34
Have fun in the fresh air with these 10 walks and rides
.forestry.gov.uk5. Flatford Mill to Dedham on the River Stour, Suffolk Take a walk along the open water meadows along the banks of the River Stour where Constable was inspired to paint his famous oils. Visit www.waterscape.com. 6. Hopton Blue Trail, Shropshire
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Family activities…for a day in the kitchen
By Suzanne Milne on 19/04/2010 12:50:27
Ten activities for children when you're spending the day in the kitchen
and sculptures using cutters or by hand. Dry the shapes in the oven for 10 minutes at 100°C. When cooled, the objects can be painted. 7. Vegetable printing Cut large potatoes in half. Carve out shapes and patterns, then stamp the vegetables into ink and press
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Ireland's hotspots
By Suzanne Milne on 14/04/2010 11:23:08
From grand adventures, to urban retreats, rural romps, fairytale holidays or casual coastal days away, the choice is yours with these places to go in Ireland
Leitrim Glens. The new self-catering eco-cabins are environmentally friendly in every sense of the word, from the wind turbines that deliver power to the natural paints used on the interiors. Located in Ireland’s Greenbox, the country’s first integrated
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Activities for your Artist
By Suzanne Milne on 20/04/2010 13:30:34
10 ways to keep your mini masters busy
this object (if it’s a funny story, write it on the back of the card). Then have your child draw their illustration in the right-hand box.10. Hold an art exhibition Chalk and chalkboards, paints, brushes, a sketch book and modelling clay should have your
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ROCK STAR DADDY
By Suzanne Milne on 01/08/2008 15:58:18
After 25 years of rocking the world with Bon Jovi, drummer Tico Torres reveals the women, the passion and the rebellious rock 'n' roll spirit that inspired him to create a Rock Star Baby
Q. Having experienced the pros and cons of a rock star lifestyle, would you recommend being a rock star to your four-year-old son Hector? A. "He can do whatever he wants – he plays drums, he paints, he plays soccer. He’s four-and-a-half, going
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Your Continental Year
By Suzanne Milne on 20/04/2010 14:33:33
Where to go and what to do in Europe for every season
. Tastings, games and competitions take place as the town literally paints itself red with banners and bunting in strawberry colours. Book your stay in a three-bedroom mobile home in the four-star Les Peneyrals camping parc, available through Eurocamp. Tel
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