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Tinta Crayons, natural beeswax crayons for kids

Natural crayons for colourful imaginations

Louise WeeksDecember 6, 2018

Whether it's getting grubby in the mud or flicking switches on and off again, tiny hands like to keep busy. Finding a toy that's tactile yet safe for the oc... Read More...

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Deliciously scented playdough from Dough My Dear

Louise WeeksAugust 16, 2018

Play dough is a fantastic tool for developing kids' fine motor skills. The squishing, rolling, patting (and often eating!) fun is endless. But as much as we... Read More...

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21 seriously sweet (and super easy!) Easter crafts - Mum's Grapevine

20+ Easter crafts for kids

Louise WeeksMarch 16, 2018

Nothing says Easter quite like a mountain of mess at the craft table. Pots of paint, a room full of feathers and one too many tubes of PVA glue - Easter bri... Read More...

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Roarsome DIY Pom Pom Lion for little cubs

Anita ButterworthMarch 13, 2018

Wild and woolly, this king of the jungle is ready to pounce ... into playtime. The handsome Kipod Pom Pom Lion needs a little helping hand to get his act to... Read More...

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Easy grip Micador early stART egg chalk

Natalie EslerMarch 7, 2018

If your little ones deserve a visit from the Easter bunny but you want to lessen the chocolate overload then a colourful carton of Micador early stART Egg C... Read More...

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Animal magic: 9 creature craft ideas to make outside

Anita ButterworthOctober 14, 2017

It's time to get creative with Mother Nature, and celebrate spring. Kids love collecting bits and bobs while playing outside, so grab a bag and let them ... Read More...

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Flower power: 9 super cute and easy flower crafts

Anita ButterworthSeptember 6, 2017

Daisy chains and pretty posies, you can just smell spring in the air - but we can also smell flower crafts for little nature lovers! Let the kids loose i... Read More...

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Make your own Oliver Jeffers crayons [guide]

Anita ButterworthAugust 22, 2017

They are the world's most famous colouring creatures, and now your kids can make their very own characters from Oliver Jeffers' much-loved books - The Day t... Read More...

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Brendid movie night selector cootie catcher

Family fun: Make your own movie night selector

Jenna GalleyAugust 6, 2017

Choosing the movie for family film night just got so much easier! And fun. And it's all thanks to this clever family movie night selector. This DIY movie... Read More...

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9 magic cleaning tips for when crafting turns messy

Hejira ConveryApril 22, 2017

Yikes! There’s play dough in the carpet, crayons on the walls and little artists sprinkling glitter down the hall. When the house looks like something out o... Read More...

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10 festive craft ideas to celebrate Chinese New Year

Sarina SinghJanuary 23, 2017

Cock-a-doodle-do! The Chinese New Year is almost upon us with Saturday marking the start of the Year of the Rooster. Those born in the Year of the Rooste... Read More...

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We heart emoji! 19 super cute emoji crafts

Amanda LongAugust 8, 2016

There's no getting away from it, we live in an emoji-saturated world these days! And now, these little yellow icons have leapt out of our smartpho... Read More...

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Hands-on: 20 brilliant busy bag ideas for toddlers

Hejira ConveryJune 13, 2016

Toddlers are loveable, huggable, bundles of energy and enthusiasm. They like to be doing something every waking moment and this zest for life doesn't stop w... Read More...

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Tidy tips: 15 neat ways to organise kids’ craft supplies

Hejira ConveryMay 30, 2016

With a sequin here and a gluestick there, here a sticker, there some glitter, everywhere a pom pom! It’s not exactly Old MacDonald’s Farm, but keeping craft... Read More...

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Shhhh! Secret art and play supplies in Melbourne

JessApril 20, 2016

Reverse Art Truck & Resource Rescue Centre Where do all those amazing art supplies come from? You know the stuff, the treasure troves in school art rooms... Read More...

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