It is the time of the year to be thankful, reflect and plan. It is also the time for refreshing this blog!
Tag: Art and Craft
Prepare for the festivities with fun projects for kids! From making a gingerbread house to diy wrapping paper, from cardboard tube elves to handmade Christmas tree ornaments.
Seven arty crafty activities for kids using beautiful Autumn leaves!
Full immersion in Halloween atmosphere making creative themed activities with kids, from creepy decorations with recycled materials to spooky cooking, from dressing up to pumpkin carving.
We are very proud to show you our tropical reef diorama with under-the-sea animals made entirely with recycled materials.
During lockdowns, with children at home, creative activities multiplied in order to keep me and them busy and to limit their screen time. Here is a summary of them.
Now that the weather is good enough for a day out, why don’t you put in your bag scissors and a ball of twine and collect sticks for building a small raft? We did it last Autumn, but this craft is always perfect as an outdoor activity with your children whatever the season.
Craft your very own card for Father's Day, an irresistible classic origami shirt-and-tie card!
It’s Barbie’s time! Diy cardboard box house and some clothes to play endlessly and imaginatively with Barbie.
"The first two years adventure” is the title of the photo album I made for my little girl's second birthday. It is a scrapbook of 40 decorated sheets, containing diary pages and photos...
An idea for a child-friendly short holiday? Absolutely Barcelona! In the post I share our 5-day experience in the amazing Catalan capital with two young explorers, from travel planning to resources for engaging children during travel, plus a Gaudì-inspired craft activity with free printables. Enjoy!
Waiting for my second child, I involved my elder son in making frames decorated with Minnie bow, Goofy hat and Donald Duck headgear, simply recycling cardboard and old newspapers using the paper-mache technique. They can be used as a photo frame or a nameplate...
Repurpose plastic drinking straws into a super-easy no-cut no-tape no-twine straw-bunting and hang it as a coloured home decoration!
I saw plain paper mache letters at a craft shop and they immediately inspired me... They can be a lovely gift for a newborn as well as a cute child room decoration.
Crafty Messy Mom 