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Category Archives: Creativity

Creating miniature furniture for our shoebox house

13/02/201812/02/2018
A house made from a shoebox, complete with people and furniture

Last week I shared how my girls and I made a house from a shoebox. Naturally once the house was complete, the next step was to add some furniture. Jessica had a clear idea of what items of furniture she wanted in the house. All I had to do was work out how to make… Read More

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Crafting with kids: creating a shoebox house

08/02/201814/02/2018
A house made from a shoebox with some paper people in front

A few weeks ago, Jessica asked if we could do “some making” and make a house. My first thought was to do a simple paper fold house that she could draw rooms in and decorate. Then a friend gave us an old shoebox – the perfect starting point for making a house that the girls… Read More

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Framed with love – how to make a simple craft-stick photo frame

27/01/201827/01/2018
The finished craft stick photo frame surrounded by heart shapes

I enjoyed being one of the Tots100 #BostikBloggers last year and am so happy to be able to continue doing it this year. Each month, I will be sent a craft box from Craft Merrily to create something in line with that month’s theme. I’m looking forward to sharing each month’s crafts along with instructions… Read More

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A simple paper lantern craft for Chinese New Year

12/12/201717/05/2019
A red paper lantern with gold glitter decoration

My attention is mainly focused on Christmas at the moment, but our crafting is looking a little further ahead. The theme for this month’s #BostikBlogger craft box is Chinese New Year. This falls on 16th February 2018 marking the start of the Year of the Dog. The Lantern Festival is held on the final day… Read More

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Creating an autumn wreath – a simple preschooler craft

10/10/201713/09/2019
An autumn wreath made with colourful leaves, conkers and a pine cone hanging on a door

Autumn is such a beautiful time of year. I love all the colours of the leaves on the trees and finding acorn cups and shiny conkers. We’ve collected quite a few pretty leaves when out and about ready for crafting. When this month’s #BostikBlogger craft box arrived with some fabric leaves in pretty autumn colours,… Read More

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Simple monster puppets – a fun craft for preschoolers

07/09/201705/11/2018
Three monster puppets made from felt, craft sticks, googly eyes, feathers, pipe cleaners and foam shapes

My girls love putting on shows with their toys. When this month’s monster-themed #BostikBlogger craft box arrived, I knew just what we could make with the contents. These simple monster puppets are such a fun and easy craft and are brilliant for putting on a show and playing make-believe with. My girls loved making them,… Read More

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Simple pencil pots – a quick and easy back to school craft

08/08/201705/11/2018
A pencil pot decorated with foam shapes and stars (left) and a pencil pot made with fabric wrapped pot decorated with buttons (right)

My girls love to draw and having pencils and pens handy is a must in our house. This month’s #BostikBlogger theme is “Back to School.” A pencil pot is always useful to keep those pens and pencils handy when it comes to doing homework (or filling in all those forms that come home in the… Read More

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I'm Louise, mummy of three - Jessica, forever six, who was born with half a heart and lives on in mine; and heart-healthy Sophie (born 2013) and Thomas (born 2018). I blog about living with grief after child loss, crafts, days out and the little moments of family life.

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