This is a Viking long boat that AJ made for her homework this week. We picked up the instructions and templates here. (edited: Sorry, template we used has since been removed, but there are others available online.) At 10 years old, she was able to follow the instructions and […]
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Apple Day – Sunday
This photo is from last year, but it could just as easily have been taken from any year. EXCEPT this year. We usually have barrows and baskets overflowing with apples. This year, we have enough for two apple crumbles. Full stop. Our neighbours are in the same position. It just […]
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Beware. There be fire breathing dragons abroad.
Busy weekend, but there is always time to fit in a little bit of creative magic time with the children. I’m re-reading the Dragons of Pern series by Anne McCaffrey, so when I saw a fire breathing dragon on Pinterest, I knew we had to make one. Okay, three. Making […]
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Halloween craft projects
Bearing in mind that I like love to make things and I take every opportunity to encourage others to have a go too, you’ll probably understand why I really enjoy going in to school to help with crafting sessions. I’ve volunteered to do a halloween craft projects with the youngest […]
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Maker of pretty things, living a country life in a 275 year old cottage, UK
