creative kids – cardboard fun

Posted on October 1, 2013 by rudyandthedodo

Check out these easy and fun ideas using just cardboard, scissors and glue. What will your little ones create?

Source: http://cardboard-crafts.blogspot.be

creative kids – milk carton lantern

Posted on July 13, 2013 by rudyandthedodo

As we call ‘lights out’ on another day for our little darlings, I just had to share this terribly fabulous lantern idea.

Simply cut out shapes of windows and doors (little ones may need some assistance with this) then place your carton over the top of a flameless tealight candle (available from the Hot Dollar shop).

If you want to add more dimension to this project kids can decoupage or paint the outside of their building too. Imagine how great these would look all lined up for an outside dinner? LOVE. x

craft express – make a paper boat

Posted on July 10, 2013 by rudyandthedodo

Just follow these 6 simple steps to make your own paper sailing boat.

Want more? We have stacks of paper toy making kits available over in our little shop. Check it out.

craft express – paper fans

Posted on July 3, 2013 by rudyandthedodo

Oooooh, another old favourite! Paper fans are fun for everyone to make, even you!

Follow this tutorial from Mr Printables to make yours.

If you want to take a short cut, grab a pack of these from our little store.

creative kids – paper lanterns

Posted on June 30, 2013 by rudyandthedodo

As a kid, making paper lanterns was one of my favourite craft activities. I used to have strings of them hanging around the house.

With a much more beautiful range of papers available these days the scope for creating really amazing lanterns is huge! Look at these pretties and visit here for the tutorial on how to make them (just in case your memory, like mine, doesn’t stretch back to the specifics of your kindergarten crafting days) …

Want a shortcut? Visit our little store and grab a packet of Make Your Own Paper Lanterns. We’ll have you looking like a crafty mama in no time – wink, wink. x

creative kids – bird houses

Posted on June 28, 2013 by rudyandthedodo

School holidays have arrived here so, chances are, you are also in the middle of them or they are just around the corner. Over the next two weeks I’ll be posting some fab activities to keep the little darlings occupied and their big imaginations stimulated.

Let’s start with paper birdhouses. Girls and boys all love a birdhouse so this activity should keep everyone in YOUR house happy.

To create these little beauties you’ll need to transfer this template onto heavy paper or cardboard then simply follow the guidelines to folding and glue.

(Images courtesy of karmuca y cuquino)

If that’s all too hard for you, we have these fantastic ‘Design Your Own Wooden Bird House‘ kits in store. From one of our favourite brands Seedling, New Zealand, the kits come blank with a set of paints and paintbrush ready for your little ones to create their own magic.

Whether your bird house ends up on a bedroom wall or hanging from a tree in the backyard, this activity is sure to be a winner.