Outdoor craft – build a raft with sticks

Now that the weather is good enough for a day out, why donโ€™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.

DIY recycled patchwork rag-dolls sofa

Rag dolls, their outfits and accessories are a priceless open-ended toy and a cute handmade gift idea. I repurposed upholstery fabric samples in a cosy patchwork couch, perfect for rag dolls.

Halloween Creepy Crafts

Waiting for Halloween, have fun with your children during half-term in themed craft activities, from the creation of spooky ornaments - giant pop-up castle, toilet-rolls mummies, 3D pen cobwebs - to the carving of spectral pumpkins in different sizes.