It feels strange for me to be writing about back to school and DIY school supplies as my own kids haven’t broken up from school yet but from talking with friends in other countries I’m aware that their kids are getting ready to go back already! I think making your own school supplies is a nice creative project for the end of the holidays and with cute ideas including pencil holders, painted rulers and printed lunch bags, kids will love to get stuck into these great tutorials.
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I love how cute these sweet weather suncatchers look and the great thing about them is they’re super simple to make using some stuff I grabbed from our recycling bag!
Pop them up in the window and these remind me of stained glass suncatchers – though of course they’re a lot safer and easier for kids to make which means they’re a lot better for parents too!
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Advert. Ever had a friend people didn’t approve of? I’m so excited to be working with Two Hoots to share a craft with you today for Cyril and Pat, the gorgeous new book from CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal winner Emily Gravett.
My kids have asked me to read this story again and again since we received it, and they made their own versions of this craft too – a fun Cyril and Pat rat and squirrel toilet roll craft.
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My mild obsession with doily crafts seems no end in stopping with this sweet doily ballerina craft, inspired by my currently ballet obsessed daughter who saw this and then promptly made three wooden spoon ballerinas to take to nursery with her. Fun to make and when you’re finished it can be used as a sweet wooden spoon puppet that’s perfect for putting on twirly ballet shows!
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Printing with a balloon? Why not! My kids often end up bringing balloons home from parties and I love the way this hot air balloon craft for kids gives them a bit of a second life. I’ve also got some suggestions at the end of the post for ways that you could change this craft to suit you and your kids too, let’s get started!
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