When eldest was a toddler, I had a conversation about painting with one of the other mothers which made me think. We shared the same child minder. A wonderful lady who did amazing crafts and activities with the children in her care. Eldest used to come home clutching beautiful pieces […]
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End of year gifts
The children love to give a thank you present to their teachers, at the end of the year. Each year, I wrack my brain for the perfect homemade gift. One that will allow all of the children, whatever their age, to produce something that they are proud to give. Hmm… […]
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When it rains, make a rainbow
A couple of weeks ago, BL invited a friend over after school. These playdates tend to go one of two ways. Either all the craft supplies are available and masterpieces are made, or they charge round the garden looking for wildlife. This time the request came in, before the day, […]
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KCW – days 4 – 7
Seven days later and the poppy tunic is all stitched up. Yeh! Hey! It worked. The fabric perspective is preserved. Distant poppies at the top, with the close up poppies at the hem. After much consultation, both of us agreed that we needed a red band. Seems like even in […]
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