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Tag Archives: preschool crafts

Creating a butterfly life cycle picture

13/07/201705/11/2018
A butterfly life cycle picture made from leaf shapes, pipe cleaners, butterfly stickers and sequins

We’ve been learning about the life cycle of various insects recently as part of our #30DaysWild activities. The butterfly life cycle is always a favourite one for children to learn about. The transformation from caterpillar to butterfly is quite fascinating, especially when viewed through a little one’s eyes. Our latest craft box for our #BostikBlogger… Read More

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#30DaysWild – Creating nature fairy wands

28/06/201703/06/2019
Two fairy wands made from sticks and decorated with glittery pipe-cleaners, roses, hawksbeard, sweetpea and leaves

My girls love making fairy wands from sticks. They are so simple to make and far prettier than any fairy wand I’ve ever seen in a shop. Each fairy wand is completely unique and can be made in just a few minutes. Perfect for a little adventurer keen to create some fairy magic outdoors.  … Read More

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#30DaysWild – Making a butterfly feeder

21/06/201703/06/2019
A homemade butterfly feeder in the garden

We don’t see many butterflies in our garden although I’ve spotted caterpillars on the nettles a few times. I’m quite keen to attract some more butterflies to the garden if I can. Providing food for the butterflies is one way to encourage them. Sophie and I enjoyed making a simple butterfly feeder together to hang… Read More

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#30DaysWild – Making nature masks

16/06/201703/06/2019
Two cardboard masks covered in leaves, grass and flowers

Our #30DaysWild activities have been restricted to the garden lately due to my big girl being unwell. These nature masks are simple to make and decorate with natural items found in the garden. Once I had made the mask template for them, the girls were able to decorate the masks themselves with very little assistance… Read More

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Making a starry night glitter jar

14/06/201705/11/2018
A starry night glitter jar

I’ve been meaning to make a calm-down glitter jar with the girls for quite a while now ever since reading Life with Baby Kicks’ post on the one she made with her son. This month’s #BostikBlogger craft theme is space. When I saw the contents of the box that we received from Craft Merrily, I… Read More

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#30DaysWild – Making a nature butterfly suncatcher

09/06/201703/06/2019
The finished butterfly with leaves and petals stuck to the wings and a border of sticky back plastic around the butterfly shape which is used to stick it to the window

We’ve had another day indoors with a poorly Jessica so have been bringing nature inside once again for our wild activities. We’ve made suncatchers before using sticky-back plastic and tissue paper. This time, I collected some leaves and rose petals from the garden to make a nature butterfly suncatcher.     You will need: Cardboard… Read More

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#30DaysWild – Making leaf monsters

08/06/201703/06/2019
Sophie's leaf monster with dandelion arms

I’ve had a poorly little Jessica at home today so instead of getting out and about for our wild activities, we’ve focused on an indoor activity. During our day out at Legoland yesterday, Sophie collected some large leaves. These have been perfect for today’s activity – making leaf monsters.     This is a lovely… 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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