Mindfulness Art Activities: Watercolour for Wellness
When looking for ways to manage our anxiety during stressful or uncertain times, seeking solace in activities designed to quieten the mind and focus the attention on enjoying the moment, like art, are a fantastic way to explore mindfulness. With this in mind, we asked […]
DIY Outdoor Play Ideas For Fun In The Garden!
Now that the weather’s warming up and the kids are at home, it’s time to get creative with fun ways to keep them entertained outside. If you’ve got a young one who enjoys nature, and loves nothing more than getting dirt underneath their fingernails, then […]
A Calming Yet Creative Mindfulness Practice for Crafters
The practice of mindfulness is designed to help us regulate our thoughts and feelings, ease our anxiety, and train us to enjoy the ‘now’ without worrying about the things outside of our control. For the creative and crafty among us, mindful crafts can have a […]
Mixed Media with Photography: Create a Keepsake
Mixed media is all about using different mediums to create different art projects; nothing is off-limits. You can reach for lots of different products in your craft stash, from paper and card, to metals and wood. But did you know that creating mixed media projects […]
Mixed Media Collage Tutorial: Create Stand-Out Art Easily!
Mixed media collage projects are a great way for a beginner to get into mixed media! In order for a project to be classed as ‘mixed media’, it’s usually created by two or more different mediums. So, by creating a mixed media collage, you are […]
Mixed Media Tutorial: Stenciling Techniques to Add Awesome Effects
When it comes to creating eye-catching mixed media projects, stenciling is a great way to achieve a mixture of shapes, textures and layers quickly and easily. But did you know that there are so many different ways you can use a stencil to achieve awesome […]
DIY Cardboard Box Car: Start Your Crafty Engines!
This upcycled cardboard box car is the perfect DIY project to keep little hands busy, and little imaginations fueled! You only need a few materials you’ll more than likely have lying around the house, and little boys and girls alike will love the opportunity to […]
Bullet Journal Mood Tracker + More Self Care Ideas
As we all know, indulging in craft and creativity is not only an enjoyable way to while away the time, but it can also provide a fantastic opportunity to think about our mental health and well-being. We asked Carla Bagshaw to explore just some of […]
Origami Star Instructions: A Guide to a Stunning Rainbow Decoration!
Want to learn how to create an incredibly beautiful three-dimensional rainbow decoration to bring a little cheer to the world? Carla Bagshaw’s origami star instructions below take you, step by step, through how to create this stunning papercraft design. You might want to have a […]
Weather Crafts for Kids: Create Your Own Forecast!
Here’s a craft that’ll fire up their imaginations, whilst giving you a fun opportunity to talk and learn all about the forces of nature! What causes rain? What are clouds made of? Where does lightning come from? These awesome weather crafts for kids provide a […]
Easy Kids Rainbow Project: So Much Fun For Your Little Ones!
Continuing our theme of easy kids’ rainbow craft projects (See more here, here and here!) we have another great rainbow window display creation for you… In case you’re not already familiar with the ‘rainbow movement’ happening at the moment, here’s the concept; people from around […]
Rainbow Window Hanger Tutorial: Share Your Smile!
In uncertain times, keeping the little ones occupied with a bright and colourful project will help to while away the hours, and encourage them to explore their imaginations! We just love this bold and beautiful rainbow window hanger tutorial created by Carla Bagshaw. These hangings, […]
Reading Pillow Tutorial: Rest, Read and Relax!
Looking for an enjoyable way to while away an empty afternoon? Encouraging our children (and ourselves!) to dive into a good bit of literature is even easier when you have a portable – and comfy – spot to read! This is why we just love […]
DIY Tablet Stand: Step-by-Step Sewing Tutorial
This year we’ve all become a whole lot more dependent on our devices – whether it’s for video calls with family and friends, working from home, educating the kids… or looking for creative ways to keep busy on the Create and Craft blog – our […]
Prep Your Mini Chef With Our DIY Kids Cooking Set!
If you’ve a budding chef at home who’s only just tall enough to reach the kitchen worktops – but won’t let that get in the way of a good bake – then we’ve the perfect project for you! Check out Becky Cole’s step-by-step sewing tutorial […]
How to Make a Peg Bag: Step-by-Step Summer Sewing
This gorgeous little summer sewing project provides the perfect way to take advantage of the sunny weather! Follow Anna Jay’s step-by-step tutorial and learn how to make a peg bag that’ll hang neatly in your bathroom or laundry area when not in use, plus make […]
Make Your Own BBQ Utensil Wrap: Full Tutorial!
The weather’s warming up, and it’s time to get out into the garden and make the most of the sunny spells… but where on earth did you put all the BBQ utensils at the end of last summer? They’re either taking up unnecessary space in […]
Make Your Own Multi-Purpose Gardening Tool Belt!
Time to get the garden back up to scratch again? No problem! This handy wrap provides a great way to keep all your gardening essentials safely stored away when they’re not in use, and also doubles up as a gardening tool belt when spring rolls […]
