This more an ongoing initiative that’s catching on social media for parents with children. The basic premise is to decorate a small rock (or rocks) with waterproof paint and then on the back leave the message “Photograph me and then rehide me” Also Facebook and your local Rock group....
Art & Craft
Living Roofs
I’ve had a love of plants and gardens for a ‘long’ time and been wanting to create a living roof of my own as I like them and also see it as a challenge because of the unique environmental challenges it poses to plants. It is also one of...
Rainbow Roses
Here’s an activity idea that was posted on Facebook by Blossom to try with the kids, or even just by yourself as it would make an interesting gift. Rainbow or coloured roses. Turn it into an experiment and try different colour combinations. Have fun with this one! by
Make your own quill pens
Have a large feather and wondering what to do with it? What about making your own quill pen? Quill pens are traditional and have been supplanted by metal nibbed pens because they are longer lasting. But some will say there is no beating the feel and effect of a...
Quilling
If you don’t know what quilling is, its that craft where varying lengths of fine strips of coloured paper are rolled into tight spirals, molded into the required shape and then the shape stuck onto card or paper as the design or part of it. When its done well...
Painting Roller Blinds
Painting Roller Blinds Art idea supplied by Ewan McDougal When it comes time to redecorate your child’s bedroom they are bound to want to get involved and help, this is great it really helps make a child’s room feel like it’s their home and own private space. Finding a...
Personalised Mugs
Personalised Mugs Art idea supplied by Ewan McDougal One of the problems often found with children’s craft activities is what to do with the art work after it’s done. My favourite craft activities are always the ones that leave you with something that you can use afterwards. After all...