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We have been long time fans of glue resist art here in the Mad House and this octopus watercolour glue resist art project is great fun for kids of all ages. I have tailored this towards tweens by using a hot glue gun with back glue. We like using glue guns for art projects
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My boys are just fascinated with all things to do with the Sea.  They love nothing better than visiting aquariums and these fab octopus colouring pages for kids were inspired by our families love of the sea.  I have left them super simple, so they are perfect for children to use as templates or to embellish
We are deep in the middle of the fidget spinner craze here and both of my boys have a number of different fidget spinners. However, this post has been totally inspired by Sarah from Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls DIY LEGO Fidget Spinner. The boys came home from school and spend 20 minutes on the
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You might think that fidget toys are a new phenomenon, but the really are not. It is just that they are currently being brought into the mainstream. We were first introduced to them by Mini’s occupational therapist a few years back and we now have quite a selection, so I thought I would share with
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Craft sticks, popsicle sticks, lollipop sticks, tongue depressors. Â Whatever you call them they are a fabulous, versatile and inexpensive craft and art material. Â There are so many things you can do with them and to inspire you we have a super round up of craft stick crafts and activities.
Over 35 Craft Stick Crafts and Activities | Fun DIY Projects for All Ages Read More »
here really is nothing I like better than a homemade Mother’s Day card, but as my boys are getting older they are less likely to get out the glue and just make me a card, so I have teamed up with the talented LeslieAnn to bring you two delightful free printable Mother’s Day cards to
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We love working with craft sticks, lollipop sticks or popsicle sticks (whatever name they go by). They are a fab craft material and so versatile. This craft stick wall hanging is a super fun collaborative art project or perfect for making over a period of time.
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This Blow art paper plate lion is so much fun to make and if great for a large group of children and so easy to do. Plus how doesn’t like blowing paint to see where it goes.
Make a Blow Art Paper Plate Lion with Kids | Fun and Creative Craft Read More »
This craft stick process art activity is a super fun activity for kids and a great way to use up craft sticks, lolly sticks or popsicle sticks. We have a big bag full of these fab craft materials in three different shapes and sizes and I love the way the boys decided to use them.
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