As you know we absolutely LOVE crafting with the kids and of course this post is all about crafts! We particularly love crafts that you can do with “items from around the house” – perfect for that last minute boredom busters. Netmums challenged some crafty bloggers and I to share our favourite crafts with you on their YouTube Channel. And so we did.
This page is designed to give you more back ground info on the crafts we shared!!
The basis of the crafts is that you use “basic” household items + some basic craft materials. So that most of these things can be created without too much preparation, but just a good rummage around your house!
I of course picked one my favourite household items – the humble toilet paper roll (aka loo roll). It is obviously a free craft material, but it is also surprisingly versatile. Add a splash of paint, some fabric or feathers and you can instantly transform them!
Mermaid Kings (& Queens) Zoo Animals
And more ideas here:
- Kids Chaos with some CAN Crafts
- Zing Zing Tree with some Storage Shelves for children’s nick nacks and some cool Egg Carton shoes and bird masks
- Domestic Goddesque with some great Paper Plate crafts
- Me and My Shadow with adorable cork crafts (toadstools and FAB mini beasts)
- And Crafty Newbie Rosie with a flower vase craft.
Ali says
June 28, 2013 at 2:06 pm🙂 thanks so much as ever, lots of love!
Rosie Scribble says
June 30, 2013 at 9:03 amBrilliant. I never thought I’d see my name and the words crafty newbie on your blog!!
Red Ted Art says
June 30, 2013 at 5:20 pmIt only took me 3.5yrs to get you here!!!
pouch says
July 4, 2013 at 10:22 amI’m looking online for inspiration for the upcoming summer holidays and found your blog! You can’t beat a bit of loo roll crafting…going to try some of these out with my daughter.
Pinkoddy says
July 22, 2013 at 7:57 pmThank you a really useful post with summer coming up, I do find craft is a good way to keep them entertained.