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7 Special Family-Friendly Easter Craft Projects to Make and Sew

Are you hopping-ready for some eggs-ceptional Easter crafting? There’s something truly magical about bringing handmade charm into your home, especially during this lovely time of year. Crafting at Easter isn’t just about creating cute decorations; it’s a chance to slow down, connect, and revel in the simple pleasures of creativity.

Getting crafty at Easter is a wonderful way to nurture creativity and imagination in both kids and adults alike. Whether you’re stitching, painting, or gluing, crafting allows you to express yourself in ways that words simply can’t.

It’s an opportunity to learn new skills, experiment with different materials, and let your imagination run wild. Plus, there’s something incredibly satisfying about turning a few simple supplies into something truly special. If you’re anything like me, you’ve got loads of fabric leftovers, snippets of cardboard, balls of wool and half a dozen types of glue ready to be put to work! 💪

As the Easter bunny prepares to make his annual visit, why not join in on the fun and add a sprinkle of homemade charm to your celebrations? Whether you’re crafting solo, with family, (or with your friends!), there’s no shortage of eggs-citing projects to explore.

So, grab a hold of your crafting supplies, get crafty, and make this Easter one to remember!

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5 Wonderful Ways to Make Your Own Fabulous Flowers

When the warmth of Spring finally arrives, the burst of colours from flowers in the garden outside are always a welcome sight! Shaking off the grey of winter, who doesn’t like to decorate the inside of the house with some fresh bright colours too. And what better way with flowers?!?

Flowers are a beautiful addition to any home. However, fresh flowers can be costly and don’t last very long. Luckily, paper and fabric flowers can provide a budget-friendly and long-lasting alternative.

In this blog post, I’ll share with you 5 unique ways to get crafty (on your own or with the kids) to create bouquets of beautiful blooms that you won’t need to remember to water!

All of these tutorials are easy to follow, totally budget-friendly, and require just a handful of simple supplies (scissors and a hot glue gun, anyone?!?).

AND you DON’T have to be the craftiest person on the block to be able to create these fabulous flowers! They’re THAT easy!

See for yourself!

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Easy Christmas Crafts: Rudolph the Reindeer Milk Carton Decorations for Kids to Make

You and I both know that Christmas is a great time of year for making craft projects!

The glitter! The hot glue gun! … The vacuum cleaner?!? 😮

Christmas crafts are a fun activity to do with your kids, but sometimes they can get a little messy.

If you are looking for a simple, original Christmas craft to make with your kids that does NOT involve skin-scalding glue, glitter or paint, then you’re in the right place!

In this Christmas craft tutorial, you’ll see how it easy it is to turn an old drink carton into a cute reindeer to use as part of your Christmas decorations.

If you’re planning to go wild with DIY Christmas crafts this year, I’ve got a SACK full of ideas, including delicious smelling cinnamon Christmas candles , Christmas tree ornaments to sew, Christmas stars and fun for kids with Christmas, baking, more sewing and even more crafts.

Get your Christmas jingles ready and start making some new Christmas décor!

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22 Budget-Friendly Sensational Summer Ideas for Creative Kids & Moms

It’s summertime again!

You know what that means for the kids?

No school. No early mornings. Sunshine. Heat. Meeting with friends. Hanging out at the park. Reading. Riding bikes. Long lazy days to relax.

But what happens when those long lazy days turn into long boredom-filled days?

Some boredom for kids isn’t a bad thing. It can actually fuel their imagination when they have to figure out something new to do on their own.

But too much boredom can drive both them- and you- a bit bonkers.

And that is the PERFECT time to break out the creative fun ideas for the kids to try or that you and your kids can even enjoy together!

Check out the complete list below of 22 boredom busters for the summer holidays!

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How to Make a No-Sew Fabric Heart Pillow (Not Only For Valentine’s Day!)

If you think that you must own a sewing machine to get creative with fabrics, I’m here to tell you you’re wrong! Not all fabric projects require needles and thread. 

This post will show you exactly how to make a gorgeous heart cushion without a sewing machine in sight!

It’s true, usually my DIY projects involve a sewing machine. But not this one!

This no-sew fabric craft project is so quick and easy, even the kids can join in. Or even make their own. My daughter finished this one in under 30 minutes!

If you’re feeling crafty but not able to sew, this project is perfect for you! And if you’re looking for a personalised DIY project this Valentine’s Day but short on time, you’re in the right place too! Or maybe you just want some cute new home décor this February (or any time!!).

Whatever your reason is, you’re going to love this no sew heart pillow.

Keep reading to discover how simple this heart pillow is to make, with plenty of photos to guide you each step of the way.

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How to Make Last Minute Easy Cinnamon Christmas Candle Decor

Mmmm, why is it that so many of us associate Christmas with food smells?

I mean, there IS also the spending-time-with-loved-ones thing. And the gift-giving. And the decorating-the-house thing.

But so often it comes back to the Christmas-y smells and the food.

Now, I do not have a recipe for you. Although I CAN share a quick and easy way you can add a Christmas scent to the air.

In my last post I shared a stack of simple, fun Christmas crafts and DIY activities for kids. But there’s one I left out. And I’m telling you, it’s the easiest of them all!

I’m talking about making your own last minute Christmas décor using candles with an added secret Christmas smell! You can make one in a matter of minutes. Or, just imagine it, you could let your kids make the candles, which leaves YOU free to finish off the goodies in the kitchen!

Are you ready? Yes? Then you need to check out this quick tutorial: how-to make your own cinnamon Christmas candles. (I PROMISE you there will be no dealing with melted wax making these.) Read on!

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Make, Bake & Sew: 15 Fun & Easy Christmas Projects for Kids

Christmas is coming reeeeeeal soon and the Christmas spirit is in the air!

Well, at least it is in our house. And when I say “Christmas spirit” I mean, studying toy catalogues for ideas and excitedly writing out Christmas wish lists with dozens and dozens of ideas.

The kids are just SO EXCITED about Christmas being so near. Aside from hoping for a stack of Lego sets and a mountain of new books, there is also building excitement about buying the Christmas tree and how to decorate the house and what foods we can start making now and which ones we will be enjoying at Christmas time.

And all of this means it’s time to start digging out the colourful craft supplies and shopping for the groceries to bake delicious-looking Christmas recipes.

But Christmas can also be a stressful time, keeping up with the kids and ALL.THE.THINGS. that need to be organised.

Are YOU ready for getting creative with your kids? Or maybe not… Perhaps you’re not quite there yet and actually looking for some new inspiration. Or perhaps you don’t see yourself as creative and are actually dreading feeling obligated to “do Christmas stuff” with your kids.

Well, I can definitely help you with that right now!

This post contains loads of kid-friendly (and budget-friendly) Christmas activities to sew, bake and make this festive season, with an emphasis on less stress and more fun and happy faces. Sound good?

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Cheap & Easy Awesome Activities to Stop Kids Saying They’re Bored

I’ve been hearing from a lot of fellow mums lately, about how hard it is to keep their kids busy and entertained these days. I hear you. (I am one of them trust me! 😉)

For a million reasons not limited to: the kids being at home more, household budgets getting tighter, chaotic work schedules, fewer activities outside of the home being an option, even lousy weather, parents just like you are struggling to come up with new ideas to keep their kids occupied and happy.

Last year I published a great post with tons of fun ideas (Psst! That are not TV!) to keep your children occupied when school’s closed .

In the list you’ll find a range of things for kids to do when they’re bored. There are indoor activities and outdoor activities, sporty activities and quiet ones, as well as social and independent activities for kids of all ages.

No matter whether you have toddlers, tweens or teens in the house not only will the ideas on that list stop your children from saying “Mum I’m bored!”, they are all budget-friendly! Fun and cheap ideas for kids?!? Yes please!!

Because I keep hearing people ask for help on how to keep the kids entertained when they’re stuck at home, I thought it was time for a fresh update of my kid- (and mum-) friendly ideas. But this time I am not the only one here with the suggestions.

I have called on a group of fantastic fellow mums to share their top tips for clever ideas to keep kids busy. I’m really excited to have them all on board, because as we mamas all know, what works for one family isn’t guaranteed to work for the next.

Have fun reading the dozens of ideas in this post and pick and choose as you please, the best boredom-busting activities for your kids.

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How to Sew Easy-Breezy Bean Bags

If you thought last week’s headband sewing project was super simple, then have I got another treat for you today!

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Many children are unexpectedly at home lately. Parents and teachers alike are doing their best to ensure our kids are being entertained, educated and well-cared for.

What do your kids enjoy doing in their spare time lately? Mine? Reading, reading and more reading. I had published 2 posts a while back with book recommendations for girls (co-written by my daughters 😉) which you can check out here and here if you need some new children’s book recommendations.

My children don’t need any more book recommendations for now, say I. Some days my kids just need pretty strong encouragement to get outside and moving in the fresh air. Which is why I was so happy when the high school sports teacher started sharing basic sports activities online and delivered a pair of bean bags to my eldest daughter to get her equipped.

Looking at those bean bags, I thought to myself “I can make them too!”. Voila! New sewing project undertaken and several other children made happy.

And now I am sharing with you this easy sewing project. No, not easy. Easier than easy. Beginners can make these. Experienced sewers can make these. Kids can make these.

Ready to get your fun on? Let’s get sewing! And sporty 😉!

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Tutorial: How to Sew a Stunningly Simple Headband

Yay! It’s May! The sunshine is warming up. We are grateful for lots of clear blue sky. The flowers are blooming one after the other. Our fruit trees and bushes are showing signs of fruit yet to grow.

Do you want to know what else I love about May??? On the second Sunday in May, it’s Mother’s Day! My Hubby would try and convince me that “every day is Mother’s Day around here”.  But we Mamas can see past such flippant comments. We love having a least one day where we are practically guaranteed to get a little spoiled 😉. For all that we do, we Mothers are amazing and deserve it.

Would you like to know the biggest reason why I love May? My younger daughter would try to convince you it’s because it’s her birthday. And while that is lovely, the reason is that in May it’s also MY birthday!!!

Chance of birthday celebrations with friends at the moment due to a certain virus? Zero. ☹

What I can do, however, is celebrate online with you! And because I know that it is not only me busting to get back to the hairdresser to have my roots coloured (I know, #firstworldproblems) in honour of my birthday I am giving YOU a present!

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I am going to show you how to create a super easy headband to cover up those greys for when you can’t get to the hairdresser. Or for when you just want to look cool and carefree anyway! 😉

AND this sewing project will only take you less than 20 minutes! Don’t believe me? See for yourself…

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