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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 saucepan.Slowly cook the mixtur...
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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 make
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Kimono Cutie
By Kate Donoughue on 27/09/2010 12:04:53
Make an Oriental doll your child will love
otherwise noted, seam allowances are 0.5cm and built into the patterns. Then just follow the instructions in Junior's November issue (issue 135).To make things as easy as possible, we've also provided information on sewing terms and techniques, including
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Craft a paper garland
By on 30/05/2012 12:25:22
Whether you're hosting a party or just fancy doing some craft, a paper garland is easy to make
triangular flags. Decorate them with pretty crowns and hearts. This crafty activity is taken from 1000 Things To Make And Do (Usborne, £20, ISBN: 9781409536376)For more craft fun... Make A Crown
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A Child's Memory Box
By Elaine McLaren on 07/12/2009 11:38:43
Encourage your child to store special treasures in their very own time capsule
section. What to include? Memories can be quite elusive, but having something tangible reinforces them. Ask your child to choose a small selection of things to go in their memory box. Special things that they have loved or that have been important to them
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Make a beautiful Easter card
By Alex Lloyd on 29/03/2013 10:02:07
Crafting company Stampin' Up show you how to create this homemade greetings card
Step 1Gather together all the things you will need:Easter themed stamps and inkPink, cream, purple, blue and yellow cardColoured pens or pencilsGlue and glue dotsStick-on rhinestone jewelsScissorsPaper cutter (if needed) You may also wish to use
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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
! And my two sons love a different kind of craft... World of Warcraft. They are more into gaming than making at the moment.Why is craft so much fun? Craft is unbeatable because you get to make things just the way you want to. It's the ultimate in bespoke
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Make a Jubilee crown with this easy step-by-step guide
By Junior on 20/05/2012 10:38:19
Celebrate the Jubilee by creating your child her very own crown with this brilliant craft idea
This crafty crown idea is taken from The Farmyard Tales Big Book Of Things To Make And Do (Usborne, £9.99, ISBN 9780746089712)1) Cut a long rectangle of thin cardboard that fits around your child's head, with a little overlap. Then, draw a line
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Exclusive! Fuel fashion fun with free pages from Charlie and Lola magazine
By Junior on 12/11/2012 11:00:00
Enjoy arty activities with these exclusive downloadable pages from the extremely bestest Charlie and Lola magazine
and Lola is an innovative arts and crafts magazine designed for children who love to get creative. Each issue is packed with fun activities, from drawing and sticking to collaging and making. There are also funny stories and rhymes to enjoy and games
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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
and a story about all the cats we were seeing and what we could call them all. We had the time to be creative as we were on holiday, but we thought it would be great to do the same thing more often together – read or make up lots of short, funny, stories
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