Category Archives: crafts

Crafting with a toddler

The toddler just loves the Disney film Planes. We thought we’d attempt making our own version of Dusty Crophopper and El Chupacabra, using toilet rolls! He had lots of fun painting them, and then got to work with the pipe cleaners for propellers and googly eyes. I’m not sure they looked anything like the original… Read More »

Crafting with decopatch

This morning we had a browse around Ikea and picked up more of Little Sis’s favourite Ikea letter biscuits. Then it was on to lunch and milkshakes at Starvin’ Marvins. This afternoon we did some crafting with decopatch, another of those crafts I’ve been meaning to try for ages. We all had a go as… Read More »

A touch of paint

Today we visited the Dog’s Trust which is based up the road. You’re allowed to walk round and see the dogs which need re-homing, and there’s a lovely cafe too. The toddler has been wanting to paint his Monsters Inc figures for days so he finally got the paint out when we got home, and… Read More »