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 hole and around the outside.4. ...

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).

I used to love making pom poms, and making them into a ladybird is a great idea. Not only is it adorable but keeps the kids busy!

THE DELIGHTFUL ACCESORIES by Atsuyo Et Akiko have always caught our eye, and these fluorescent string and pompom necklaces with their striking gold charms are no exception. The pretty keepsakes include (above, from left) a star, bow, key, rabbit

worldwide. A small capsual collection, featuring beautiful kimonos, pinafore dresses and a variety of accesories such as fine knit scarves and pompom hats – all in Missoni's signature weave.

and glue them to a large pom-pom. Glue the spider to the top of the lid. Finish by glueing on wobbly eyes and a felt nose. Now you've got the perfect little sweetie box for a stash of jelly worms or false teeth!Craft materials available from Hobbycraft. 

at Hispanitas). Full, skater style skirts and padded puffa coats and gilets are the trendy silhouettes of the season.  Pom-poms and tassels were prevalent, as is often seen on the Spanish catwalk, although for this autumn winter they will be bigger than ever

into the ballroom, and the mischievous family dog, Lady Pom-Pom, is hot on his heels. And so begins a clandestine adventure where Sally and Paul have to hide among the guests on their quest to retrieve Mr Puddles.This is a sweet tale of sibling companionship has a

£270 by D&G Junior (ages 0–14); brown belt stylist’s own; trousers from £70 by Rare The Kid (ages 2–14); scarf stylist’s own. FOURTH GIRL Red pom-pom hat £35 by Pringle (one size); tartan skirt £48 (ages 6 months–14 years) and grey Aran sweater £44

You will need Red, brown, cream, green, pink and blue felt Red, brown and cream embroidery thread 15cm brown waxed cord or string Paper templates Erasable pen or pencil Sewing needle Scissors Polyester toy stuffing 1 small white pompomBe prepared