Fabulous fabric scrap crafts

Do you have a pile of fabric scraps lying around at home?  Don't throw them away! You can turn them into some fabulous things, like: hair accessories dolls, games and toys keychains and bracelets hot/cold packs and small bags wreaths bookmarks flowers belts bunting and wall hangings twine Here are some of our favourite fabric…

Finger knitting for kids

Finger knitting is a simple, fun craft for kids, which is quicker and easier than traditional knitting, and can be done with 1, 2, 3 or 4 fingers. It is calming and relaxing, helps with concentration, and strengthens fine motor skills. Some of the things kids can make with their finger knitting include: jewellery hats […]

Cute hair accessories for kids

Your kids can make their own cute hair accessories, including bows, flowers, animals, birds, butterflies and pinwheels from buttons, fabric, felt, leaves and ribbons. Here are some of our favourite ideas for making hair accessories: How to make ridiculously easy bows from Life Unfluffed Felt bow free pattern and tutorial from Craftiness is not optional…

Fun with buttons!

Photo credits: Fireflies and mud pies, I heart naptime, A crafty living, Crazy little projects, Just Deanna, Mess for less Buttons are a wonderful craft material, because they can be used for so many different projects and activities, including: button art bookmarks tic tac toe games counting games fine motor skills practice jewellery & hair accessories…