Encouraging my kids to craft
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Encouraging my kids to craft

My kids love playing video games, but I think they can be quite disruptive to little growing brains. I have been working on getting my kids to learn crafting so that we can all work together on projects such as creating a blanket as a gift for their new little baby cousin. They are starting to get really good at some of the crafts, and I love seeing how creative they can become given the opportunity. This blog has a range of crafting project for kids, ranging from crafts for toddlers and total beginners to some crafts for slightly older and more confident children.

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  • Five Reasons Why Wholesale Wooden Toys Are Ideal For Sensory Play

    31 May 2023

    Sensory play allows children to develop their motor skills, cognitive growth, and even language. Toys are more than just playthings; they're the tools that help shape a child's world. In this sphere, wooden toys, especially those procured from wholesale wooden toy suppliers, are fast gaining traction in Australia. Here are five reasons why they make the ideal choice for sensory play. 1. A Rich Textural Experience Wholesale wooden toys offer a rich textural experience that's often missing in plastic or metal counterparts.

  • Top Considerations When Framing Your Needlework Masterpieces

    24 November 2021

    Most workplaces were closed down, and employees were instructed to stay at home because of the government's directives to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. Employees with computers and reliable internet connections could comfortably work from home. However, those who lacked these necessities or were laid off may have picked up newer hobbies such as embroidery. Needlework is an embroidery art that's fun and an excellent way to pass the time while doing something productive.

  • 3 Essential Candlemaking Supplies

    14 October 2020

    Making candles at home is a fun activity that you can do with your kids. Apart from measuring and heating the wax, a big part of the process is safe and does not require any special skills. However, underneath the fun lies a lucrative business opportunity. With the right approach, candle-making could be a source of extra income, especially if you have a target market. The best part is that the raw materials required are cheap and readily available.

  • Don't Throw That Away! Three Fun Ways to Use up Scrap Material

    28 October 2016

    If you love getting crafty, then chances are that you've built up quite a collection of scrap material. It seems like a terrible waste to throw away scraps of perfectly good material, especially when it was expensive, but it can be tricky deciding what to do with it. Once you've exhausted obvious options, like using it as extra stuffing, you might be scratching your head. The ideas below should get your creativity flowing.

  • Nurturing Young Artistic Talent

    5 August 2016

    Are artists born or are they made? One can rightly argue that they're both born and made. That's why parents are often advised to identify their children's inborn talents as early as possible so that they can work towards nurturing these talents as the children grow. The fact that your child seems to get a kick out of drawing is probably sufficient evidence that he or she was born an artist.