Mrs Flowerpot Lady

DIY flower pot tutorial

We love a challenge, especially a craft one! Hobbycraft set us the challenge of making something out of just a few items selected for us, and we decided to make a lovely little flower pot lady. Mrs. Pot is easy to make, takes very little time and is the perfect craft to do with little ones. For the full tutorial on how to make her visit Hobbycraft!

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 ~ Tia & Laura xx ~

Cupcake Piñata

Cupcake piñata DIYHooray, our latest project for Hobbycraft is now live on their blog! It’s a whacking big piñata cupcake. Perfect for an outdoor celebration. To see the full tutorial of how to make it visit the Hobbycraft blog.

Kids cupcake piñata hobbycraft

craft bibs 2015We’re really lucky to have been shortlisted for a craft award for the Bibs2015 awards. If you two minutes spare, please can you vote us for Best Craft Blog (section 12 of the form). Thank you so much!

~ Laura & Tia xx ~

Kids Project: Easter Party Makes

kids easter party makes little button diaries

We’ve been busy little bees over on the Hobbycraft Blog, doing lots of tutorials for things to make for Easter. So why not (bunny) hop over to Hobbycraft to see how to make these Felt Pinwheels, Easter Bunting, little Egg Animals and a painted Mache Egg table decoration, complete with video tutorial.

~ Tia & Laura xx ~

Kids Project: 4 Simple Mother’s Day Cards

4 easy mothers day cards little button diaries

Hooray, its nearly Mother’s Day! We might get a lie in (8.15?) and everything. If your kids are looking for some easy card ideas (hint hint), why not see if they would like to make one of these super simple cards. Each one is suitable for beginners and take about an hour to complete. For the full tutorial with video, head over to our post on Hobbycraft.

And if you feel like making a little gift to go with it, why not have a go at this personalised cupcake flower frame also over on Hobbycraft.

mothers day floral art

Tia & Laura x

Kids Project: Button Mosaic Turtle

button mosaic turtle little button diaries

This little fella would be very happily hang in a little one’s bedroom. He’s super easy to make with the help of some air dry clay and a handful of coloured buttons. Hop over to Hobbycraft to see our blog post on how to make him. Complete with template and video tutorial!

HC Mosaic Turtle 7 HC Mosaic Turtle 11

Tia & laura x

Kids Project: Sunshine Paper Plate Hat

Sunshine paper plate hat

Bring a little bit of sunshine indoors on a wet afternoon with this paper plate hat. It’s easy to make with your little ones and when finished it makes a lovely addition to any dressing-up box.

Our full tutorial on this is up on Hobbycraft’s site now!

~ Laura & Tia x ~

Kids Project: Make Your Own Fimo Medals

fimo medals diy

Whilst the weather drizzles outside, why not host your own indoor olympics? These medals are super simple to make from gold, silver and bronze fimo and our the perfect craft antidote to the Great British weather. For our tutorial on how to make them, visit the Hobbycraft blog.

fimo medals
~ Tia and Laura xx ~

Kids Project: Duck Tape Pencil Case

pencil case

It’s half-term. and we’ve teamed up with Hobbycraft to come up with crafts to keep your little (and slightly bigger) ones entertained this week. Our first project is this Duck Tape Pencil Case – it’s quick and fun to make. To see how to make it, hop on over to Hobbycraft where you’ll find our video tutorial.

duct tape pencil case

~ Laura & Tia xx ~