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Ninn Apouladaki is a French brand that creates extraordinary masks.

Influenced by Slavic tradition with a vibrant homage to nature. Wear them to parties, give them as a little {special} gift or use them the same way you use jewels.

For some extra fun for your little one’s next birthday dash – get a colouring set and let the kids colour their own masks using some creative skills.

The brand was launched by Ninn and her husband Guillaume. The first mask was designed with their wedding in sight and the idea of seeing their guests celebrating with art like masks.
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The couple is based in Marseille, France and opened a workshop-shop in the Saint-Victor neighborhood. If you are around you must find it!

Besides the masks, Ninn Apouladaki also creates stationery, sacred herbs, tote bags and paper lanterns.

The t-shirts show the characters you know from the masks and are true eye catchers. I love the delicate illustrations!

If you are looking for something fun, different and very dreamy – this is your thing.

How adorable are these ceramics animals? Dodo Toucan was launched in 2015 and since then every piece is individually hand crafted in Paris by designer Sara Theron.

I am especially in love with the softness that Sara gives her creatures. Adding some lovely colour to our everyday decor. And yes I am aware that ceramics are not the best for little hands. Put these on the shelf to add some bright and happy decoration.

Something delicate and original. Every piece is an original!

My favourites are these wall hanging masques. True heirloom pieces.
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Next to the animals you can find tea-cups, mugs, vases or salad bowls. A great place to find a super gift for somebody special… {or yourself!}

By the way – if you happen to be in Paris you can join a ceramic atelier through Dodo Toucan. Have a look!

Gifts for Tweens

– Romy is 9 1/2 now and I can see that her interests and taste are changing. This time before they become teenagers. This time where they are not children anymore… too old for toys and too young for boys… or at least not interested at all in our case.
And I love this. I love the talks we have now. Her curiosity and personality that takes more and more shape.

When your kids were small / below eight you were usually confronted with many shops, things, toys, accessories and more. Probably more than one can need and digest. And then the overwhelming kids world starts to fade. There is less and there is a little gap for these cute 9-12 years old. But there are great things!

Here is my list of great gift ideas that I would buy without a doubt for my own tween.
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1. Pop a bubble every day – the Bubble Wrap Calendar!

2. Linen bedding by LAB.

3. Truly organic and zero “strange stuff” products from Enfance.

4. Be Fearless – wire wall art.

5. A cool print for the teen’s room.

6. Six of Crows book set – fantasy novel loved by teens.

7. Lomo instant camera.

8. Macon & Lesquoy – find some funky embroidered jewelry to brighten up anything in seconds. So stylish!

9. Dream catcher DIY kit.

10. Gorgeous shoulder bag.

11. Truly unique rings, bracelets and more – from Nach.

Every child loves to be outside. Run free and wild. And they all love to make things. Collecting sticks, building forts, inspecting insects and so on… the possibilities are endless once you stepped outside.

I researched a bit and found some really fun as well as helpful toys and tools to make the journey even more interesting and worth-wile. The 12 best gifts for Little Explorers!

Lets start with my finds:

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1. Smartscope – examine finds and put them under the microscope. Use a smartphone or tablet to explore!

2. EXPLORE t-shirt – more colours available.

3. Potion making kit.

4. Wooden magnifying glass.

5. Colour my world globe.

6. Action Cam – a light and multi-functional action camera just for children. It is a great first video camera and is durable enough to handle drops and tumbles. It can go anywhere and do anything and comes with two included mounts to attach to bikes, skateboards and more. It also comes with a waterproof case!

7. Sturdy binoculars.

8. pl-ug sets – a kit of clamps, hooks, suckers and grips to create dens from household finds.

9. Personalized travel & adventure journal.

10. This outdoor explorer kit comes with the essentials. It includes a real compass, mirror, messenger bag, and a journal to note down all observations.

11. Stick-lets – these durable, reusable and weather-resistant joints help to build forts, toys, tipi’s and much more. Use them to lash together various sizes of scavenged sticks.

12. Lots and lots of ideas on things to do outside… always good to get inspiration.

PS: I found a great little list for you. 50 ideas to do outside. I am sure you can tick a few boxes but maybe there is something new, some inspiration for the next walk in the park. Have a look!

Just two more sleeps and we can open the first doors of our Advent Calendars! I love this time of the year… the countdown to Christmas, Nikolaus that comes on the 6th, Lucia celebration here in Sweden and lots of red cheeks and gingerbread baking.

Together with my friend Claire from Craft Make Play we have this great Advent Calendar free printable for you. If you are in a hurry for a calendar this is perfect. Just print the page. Cut out the days. Colour them or leave them black&white for monochrome lovers. Stick onto 24 cute little paper bags or paper cups {or what you find at home} and fill.

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I had some great ideas for stocking & advent calendar fillers a few days ago, little boxes of raisins, balloons, stickers and such are also great!

How to download / print them:

Go this page. Save and/or print. Done!

Easy peasy. We like that.

I would love for you to share a picture of our Advent Calendar free printable in your house on Instagram and tag ‘craftmakeplay’. Thank you!

And psssssst… in our next newsletter I will add two EXCLUSIVE free printable for some more Xmas fun with your little ones. Make sure you are on the list!

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Ninn Apouladaki

Influenced by Slavic tradition with a vibrant homage to nature. Wear them to parties, give them as a little {special} gift or use them the same way you use jewels.

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Dodo Toucan – ceramic animals

How adorable are these ceramics animals? Dodo Toucan was launched in 2015 and since then every piece is individually hand crafted in Paris by designer Sara Theron.

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Gifts for Tweens {ideas 2016}

Gifts for Tweens

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12 best gifts for Little Explorers

Lets start with my finds:

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Advent Calendar – free printable

How to download / print them:

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