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How children's drawing changes as they grow (and the best materials for every stage)

One of the questions we're often asked is: "What should my child be drawing with?" The answer isn't simply crayons for toddlers and pencils for old...

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When Learning Unfolds Naturally

Abi from Rebrandr shares how a child-led approach to education slowly grew within her family, and how it now sits alongside motherhood, business an...

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The wonderful Laura’s Play Cotton

Here we meet with the wonderful Laura’s Play Cotton, we are grateful for this conversation!  Founded from a love of open-ended play and a desire fo...

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An Ostheimer Collection Passed Down Through Generations

Dear Catherine, thank you for inviting me into your home and sharing the stories behind your Ostheimer collection. As a collector myself, it was a ...

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Pancake Day

There is a particular kind of afternoon light that arrives in late winter, and in our house it shines through and hits our window stars and rainbow...

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Gift Ideas for Older Children- Navigating the Tween Transition 

  Last month my son turned twelve and we celebrated it by climbing Mount Teide in Tenerife. I had never travelled solo before and this trip was as ...

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Imbolc. A quiet beginning.

Imbolc arrives quietly. It sits at the beginning of February, when winter is still very much present, yet something underneath has begun to shift. ...

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Navigating the Festive Season with Children

By Rebecca Sheikh from Flourishing Childhood The festive season brings so much magic: the sparkle of lights, the joy of gathering, the excitement o...

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A Conversation with Tom Forward: Ecologist, Wildlife Guide & Educator

We’re delighted to share this interview with Tom Forward — a freelance ecologist, wildlife guide, and educator. Tom works with leading rewilding an...

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Colouring the Gnome Family with Mhairi Hellbrandt

We’re so delighted to share a special collaboration with illustrator Mhairi Hellbrandt, whose gentle, whimsical drawings have a way of capturing ch...

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Packing for Adventure – At Home or Away

Travelling is probably one of my greatest passions. I love everything about it – the anticipation, the adventure, even the journey itself. Whether ...

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Holding Onto Childhood: A Conversation on Play, Parenthood & Possibility

One of the things I love most about Conscious Craft is the chance it gives me to meet inspiring people and hear their stories. There's something po...

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10 Ways to Play with a Sarah’s Silks Play Silk

Simple cloth. Endless possibility. At Conscious Craft, we’ve always believed that the simplest toys are often the most powerful — inviting imaginat...

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Beyond the Brand: Rebrandr Q&A with Funmi of Conscious Craft

When Rebrandr invited me to take part in their Beyond the Brand series, I felt genuinely honoured. It’s rare to find space for the quieter parts of...

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Celebrate Midsummer with Our Delightful Victoria Sponge Cake

Midsummer is one of our favourite times of year—a joyful pause to enjoy warm evenings, longer days, and playful gatherings. It's the perfect moment...

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Our Elderflower Recipe

One of our most cherished family traditions is picking elderflowers each year. This beautiful ritual comes from my husband's side, handed down thro...

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Healthy Flapjacks

Healthy Flapjacks A simple homemade snack the kids love Lately, I’ve been trying not to buy so many pre-packaged snacks for the kids. It’s easy to ...

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Digging for Joy: 10 Benefits of Gardening as a Family

It's National Gardening Week, and at Conscious Craft, we're passionate about the power of gardening to nurture not only plants but also families. G...

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Grimm’s Furniture | A Beautiful New Chapter

We’ve loved Grimm’s from the very beginning. Their beautiful, sustainable, and open-ended toys were one of the reasons we founded Conscious Craft—p...

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Celebrating British Astronomy Day: A Journey Into the Night Sky

May 3rd marks a special occasion for stargazers, dreamers, and curious minds alike, it's British Astronomy Day! In fact, there are two Astronomy Da...

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Dancing Into May: Celebrating Beltane with Children

As someone who didn’t grow up marking the seasons, discovering the joy of Beltane through my children has been unexpectedly magical. There’s someth...

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Celebrating Young Artists: Our Conscious Craft Creative Competition

Creativity is at the very heart of everything we cherish at Conscious Craft. It's the gentle, powerful force that inspires wonder, sparks imaginati...

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The Easter Tree – A Tradition of Renewal and Growth

As spring awakens the world around us, many of us feel an instinct to bring nature indoors and celebrate the season of renewal. One of the most enc...

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Giving Handmade Gifts Of Warmth And Love

When we think of the sense of warmth we might think of cosy socks, crackling fires and steaming mugs of hot cocoa.  As parents, we instinctively kn...

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Advent

Advent is dark yet each tiny spark lightens the way to Christmas Day. The Christian festival of Advent with its universal messages of preparation a...

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The Story of Felt Flower Fairies: A Journey of Art, Independence, and Heart

In a quiet corner of Romania, the magic of Waldorf education sparked a movement that would shape not just classrooms but lives. It all began in 199...

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Amy from @tillystoys on the Magic of Toverlux Lamps

The Toverlux lamp is one of the most beautiful ideas. It is the very embodiment of a magical childhood. My daughter, Tilly, is 7 and it immediately...

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Celebrating the change of the clocks and the festival of Martinmas

Hello, my name is Katherine from Appletree_Community. I am a mother, artist and early years practitioner.  My work is inspired by Waldorf and Pikle...

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Play time with Conscious Craft & @ourmanycoloureddays

 Hi, I’m Ruth, the play enthusiast behind @ourmanycoloureddays. Myself and my girls wanted to share the joy of Cuboro with you, which is a recent...

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Play time with Conscious Craft & Tilly

Hi, it’s Amy here from @tillystoys on Instagram. I wanted to talk to you about the beautiful Mis & Match set from Grapat. It is a beautiful set...

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Sarah's Toy Stories

We're thrilled to present this lovely article by the creator of Sarah's Silks, detailing how she started this delightful brand. Dive into the story...

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Educational Benefits of Playing with Specimen Toys

Toys are not just simple playthings but can also be powerful educational tools that foster cognitive development, shape values, and promote essenti...

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What is a Waldorf Toy?

When choosing what to put in our shop there are important questions that we ask ourselves, like: Is it beautiful? Does it invite you to play? Does ...