Here you can find the best DIY ideas and projects for your little ones.
Have a look and start a craft project right now. Arts and crafts. Birthday treats. Easy tutorials for various seasons. Advent calendars, Easter egg colouring and and and… enjoy! Arts & crafts for kids and their parents.
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. [read more=”Read more” less=”Read less”]
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!
– 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. [read more=”Read more” less=”Read less”]
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
Can you believe that we will light the first Advent candle this Sunday? The year is nearly over… I am not ready yet. Are you?
I promised the kids that we will get the Christmas boxes upstairs and start with some decorating. We have a Christmas coloring poster in the kitchen and the kids add a little sparkle every day.
Do you have all the gifts? Advent calendars ready? Decoration up or maybe even a tree in the house already?
… but right now I want you to make a cup of tea, take a little cookie if you want to and read on. I have some lovely things in this Friday list like the wonderful Advent Calendar on the first picture. Maybe an idea in case you have no plans for the upcoming week end {… yah, I know… very unlikely}: [read more=”Read more” less=”Read less”]
Aro for kids with sweet cushions and lovely wall decorations.
25% off and free shipping & the best sparkling outfits – Eden & Zoe.
Oscar’s can sit, play, crawl… just like a normal dog! By Architect Made.
Sweet little bear with matching back pack and book!
Hang this Moon Phase Charm from the ceiling and let it dance in the air.
Do not forget to join our Instagram give away we run together with Petit Kolibri – the best alpaca goodies!
Paulina Umstandsmode (Maternity clothes) – they have such stylish clothes. Are you pregnant – lucky you!
I love this selection of ‘pretty things‘.
Limited Edition hand sewn “La Petite Parisienne” doll. Love the baguette and croissant accessories.
My Leonor would love that dress.
Junior Edition added books to their sortiment. Just the best of course! Have a look, books are always make a great gift!
In January I will attend Pitti Bimbo and Playtime Paris and then in February Ciff Kids – will I meet you there?
2000 sheets of high quality paper on wheels. As a little table or a great creative tool for the kids. Love it!
