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Tried & Tested – The Round-up (December 2016)

Products review round-up featuring Walter Foster, Staedtler, Manuscript, Sigikid, Aquabeads, TW Steel & Valentino Rossi, Rapesco, Bez cases and Microsoft Lumia.

Rocks & Fossils – Gallery with Names

Collection of stones and fossils – picture gallery with names.

DIY Countdown Calendar – Fossil & Gemstone Pirate Treasure Chest

Super easy, chocolate and sweets free countdown calendar for kids…

Autumn Holidays Crafts for Kids

Crafty ideas for autumn season… back to school, edible crafts, beauty tips, upcycling and more.

Customised Art Travel Cases for Kids

DIY customised art travel cases for kids including everything they may need during coach, plane or car trips during holidays or every day travel to and from school.

Summer Holidays Crafts for Kids

Craft ideas and DIY projects for long summer evenings and rainy days…

Spring Holidays Crafts for Kids

Spring half term craft ideas and DIY projects for rainy days…

Pipe Cleaner & Bead Animals – 30 Minute Crafts

Quick and easy but fun craft idea for rainy days and long winter evenings…

Up-cycled Jewelry Box Doll’s Wardrobe DIY

Really easy doll’s wardrobe DIY project.

Water Beads Fun – Sensory Play for Kids

If you haven’t come across water beads, also called gel crystals, florist balls, aqua crystals, hydro-gel balls, magic water, aqua soil and water pearls, are used for vases, candles, party centerpieces, lighting and other decorative uses… They are sold as mini balls that after re-hydrating in water create gel balls that keep flowers alive. According to the manufacturers they can […]

Winter Holidays – Crafts for Kids

Crafty ideas for winter months… crafts, DIY projects and recipes.

Pinecone Christmas Trees

Simple pinecone craft idea for kids… using pine cones and pom-poms alone.

Cute Felt Sweets & Other Foods

Felt food ideas – extremely cute and easy to make.

Pom Pom Pencil Toppers – One Eye Monsters

DIY monster pencil toppers – quick and easy craft idea for kids.

Kids’ Arts & Crafts for Holidays

Universal arts & crafts for kids – all made by my girls with only a bit of help from me.

Mini Coaster Clipboards – 30 Minute Crafts

Those cute, mini clipboards are very quick and easy to make…

Crocheted Bag / Purse for Dolls

Purple crochet bag for dolls with blue Armani button.

Tried & Tested – The Round-up (August 2015)

Tested products featuring: HomeSense UK, Amazon, Philips, Crock-Pot, Beem, Ravensburger, Octonauts, Maped, Sophie Thompson, Sally Harding, Christopher Edge, Very Lazy, Red Boat and Sparitual.

Reminder of Summer – DIY Strawberry Nail Art for Kids

Easy to achieve strawberry pattern for kids’ nails.

Monkey Molly’s Crochet Dress & Shoes – Free Pattern

Quick, easy and versatile patterns for plush toy’s dress and shoes – free crochet pattern.

Comic Book Character – Pop Art Make-up Idea

Easy, DIY pop art / comic book make-up for parties.

Tried & Tested – The Round-up (June 2015)

Tested products including: Chicago Town pizzas, HomeSense UK, Sugru, Laser Pegs, Lego Friends, Lego Elves, Cawston Press and South African fruits.

DIY Children’s Doctor / Nurse Set with Real Gadgets

DIY alternative to pricey and useless doctor sets with fake tools… perfect for holidays and rainy days.

Last Minute DIY Vampire Costume for Halloween

Last minute must have accessories for girls’ vampire costume…

Teddy Bear’s Tea Party Dress & Hair Bow – Crochet Pattern

Extremely easy double crochet dress & hair bow that will fit most teddy bears – free crochet pattern.

Decorated Glass Pebbles – Kids’ Craft Ideas

Glass pebbles kids’ crafts ideas – tic tac toe / noughts and crosses, rings, fridge magnets and more…

DIY Play Stove Top – Half Term Kids’ Crafts

DIY alternative to large (and quite expensive to be honest) play stoves available on the market. This one is flat and lightweight so can be easily hidden away or moved around the house.