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Children’s Craft Showcase: Fabric Painting on Bags for Grandmas

  We have been busy cooking, baking, crafting, drawing, painting and generally having fun. over the last few days.   One of the tasks this week for the mini mads was to make a Christmas present for Nana and Grandma   Materials   Stamps (poundland have some in) Fabric paint (I got mine when MaxiMad

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DIY Pipe Cleaner Crystal Ornaments – A Safe Borax-Free Craft for Kids

These beautiful pipe cleaner crystal ornaments are the perfect mix of science and craft. Instead of using borax, we’ll make them with a borax substitute safe crystal-growing solution (such as table salt, sugar, or Epsom salts). Kids can create sparkling snowflakes, icicles, or gems while learning about how crystals form.   Now, these Pipe Cleaner

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Crafting with Children: Make Your Own Wrapping Paper

  This is another really simple, but fun childrens craft, which will save you some pennies over the Christmas period and also over the year to come.       Materials   Paper – we have a roll of white paper from Ikea £2.99 Washable paints Paper plates Washing up bowl filled with soapy water

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