This weekend, I had a burning desire to make a needle felted dragon. With St David’s Day not far away, our season’s table could do with a red version. He was fun to make. The shape formed quickly. The detail took time to decide on. I found myself picking him […]
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Candlemas and Badgers
Sometimes two craft ideas collide. One is a sample to take into school for a Candlemas craft activity. The other idea uses felting. I started off using the classic tissue paper glued onto a jam jar. I used a battery tealight to test the effect of the light through the […]
Read moreCelebrating the season with cake
So. I had three activities lined up to celebrate the halfway point of Winter. Hardly surprising that it was the edible one that caught the children’s imagination. The one we’ve done before. Youngest even rushed out to the hen house to collect the eggs we needed. There was talk of […]
Read moreChildrens craft activities for the season
Some childrens craft activites, ready to celebrate the season.Whether you celebrate Imbolc, Candlemas, Groundhog day or not, it helps to celebrate the Winter season. (top left clockwise) Sprouting cakes Earth candle Dipped Candles Origami candle holder Candle stick cakes I have a few more craft activites up my sleeve […]
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