Crafting With Kids by Catherine Woram Ryland, Peters & Small, £14.99, 3+There are 35 make-together projects for you and your child to enjoy. With simple and fun activities designed for preschoolers from finger-painting on ceramic plates

As well as being a practical skill – think of all those scarves, socks and jumpers you can create! – knitting is also a fun activity you can teach your children, or use to relax and socialise with other adults in knitting clubs. Visit www

You will needSmall lidded gift boxAcrylic paintFeltPencilScissorsGlue3D paintBlack medium-size pom-pomChenille StemsWobbly eyesTo makeAllow: 1 hour plus drying time  Skill Level:Paint the box and lid with acrylic craft paint and allow to dry. Apply

Summer is a time when your child loves to be outdoors, and a large floppy sun hat is just the job for keeping the sun out of her eyes. To craft a beautiful reversible hat, simply download and print the templates and follow the easy step

All-purpose glue3” circular craft punch or sharp scissors2” star craft punch or sharp scissorsTo makeAllow: 15 minutes   Skill Level: BeginnerTake several lengths of raffia and tie a single knot in the centre. Align the knot on the seam of the hat and secure

positive purpose in getting very young children used to the idea of taking pictures and perfecting their skills.As your child becomes more adept, you may want to consider investing in a well-priced adult camera – something like the Panasonic Lumix FT1

and why? I love Erika Knight because she's such a lovely person and she's incredibly skilled and clever. I love Cath Kidston because she's a little bit whimsical and a little bit rock 'n' roll (listen to her Desert Island Discs on BBC Radio 4).What craft