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Gel Printing with Leaves

We tried gel printing for the first time this month, using leaves we had gathered on a walk. I had never used a gel plate before and wasn’t quite s...

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Pysanky Egg Decorating

A simple guide to a slow, beautiful Easter craft Sitting down together to decorate eggs at this time of year feels quietly grounding. Not rushed, n...

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Valentines Hanging Hearts

Valentine’s Day can so easily become about buying, rushing and consuming, yet at its heart it gestures towards something much quieter, softer and m...

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Using Seccorell Pastels in the Classroom

A Year 4 Waldorf Art Project by Andrea Reiss At Conscious Craft, we love art materials that invite children into a slow, sensory process. S...

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Dipam Candle Dipping Kit

A simple ritual of light, warmth and making by hand There is something deeply satisfying about making your own candle. The slow rhythm of dipping, ...

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Dyeing Golden Playsilks for Michaelmas

By Sarah, founder of Sarah’s Silks Michaelmas is a festival of light, courage, and colour — a time when many families mark the change of season wit...

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Celebrate Spring with a Felted Flower Headband

Welcome the season of blooming flowers with a delightful craft! Cecily-Kate, a professional heirloom needle felter, discovered her love for wool ...

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Easter Bird & Nest – A Simple Clay Craft for Spring

As Easter approaches and the first signs of spring appear, it’s the perfect time to slow down and create something beautiful with your hands. This ...

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Natural and homemade Christmas Decorations

 Deck the halls with boughs of holly Natural and homemade Christmas Decorations I have always loved the tradition of bringing greenery into the hom...

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Craft For Kids | Felt Owl Mask

A big thank you to the wonderful @with.marlena for creating this adorable felt owl mask craft! It's the perfect DIY project for Halloween, dress-up...

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Christmas Gnome

Once upon a time there lived four little gnomes… And here is how you can make your very own! You’ll need: Wool felt squaresNeedle and thread Templa...

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Mini Felted Pumpkins

As Autumn sets in my felting box always comes down off the shelf, with the soft wool calling to be magicked into a soft toy or something for the na...

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Meadow Suncatcher

The sun’s warmth might be playing hide and seek but this craft is sure to welcome its light into your home. You will need: Stockmar paint  Salt a...

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Fabric Butterfly Craft

I always think that summer hasn’t truly arrived until I’ve seen the first brimstone butterfly. Its delicate, vibrant yellow wings fluttering throug...

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Beeswax Wraps

Such a fun and pretty way to reduce the use of plastic in your kitchen! These reusable food covers are made entirely from natural materials, and th...

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Decoupage Easter Eggs

We have recently added a new Nest of 3 Easter Eggs set to our Craft Blanks and Easter collections, and as soon as my daughter saw them she wanted t...

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Ukrainian Inspired Easter Eggs

A simplified version of the beautiful Pysanky Easter Egg tradition. You only need few basic materials and some enthusiasm to explore your creativ...

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Secret Valentine's Messages & Twirling Hearts

This Valentine's Craft Idea is less of a craft tutorial and more of a sharing of an idea... an idea of how to share secrets! My kids have grown to ...

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Pressed Flower Candles

January always brings that sense of darkness and emptiness after Christmas lights disappear, so I always find myself filling up that space with can...

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Clay House Candleholders

Winter is a time for being cosy at home, so why not make a little cosy home to have on your table and add to that cosy feeling?! Quick to make from...

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Star Babies

Get ready to have your heart melted... the star babies are here! Or, rather, get ready to learn how make them yourself, and melt the hearts of ever...

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Advent Wreath

Making an advent wreath is something I look forward to every year though it took me a while to find the courage to actually make one, thinking it w...

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Hanging Apple Ring Frame

At the turn of the autumn equinox, with days getting shorter, temperatures getting lower, earlier bedtimes and the school rhythm in full swing, I ...

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Beech Nut Pixies

This craft idea was passed on to me by a very talented mum who was sharing her skills and ideas with other parents in preparation for our school ad...

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Sew a Doll's Dress

Even dollies deserve a change of outfit sometimes, especially with a change of weather. What fun it is for children to get them dressed up for diff...

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Midsummer Suns

The sun is oh-so-high in the sky... could it be Midsummer?! Celebrate summer days, warmth and light with this easy 3D paper sun craft. You will nee...

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Bubble Wands

Do children ever grow out of bubbles? There's few sights so dreamy as glistening bubbles floating up to a blue sky, and no laughter so cheeky as wh...

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Bunnies from a Knitted Square

Bunnies hopping in a Spring meadow, such a lovely sight at Easter time! Bring that image to life by making your own cute bunnies for your seasonal ...

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Drawstring Carrot Pouches

Your Easter Bunnies will love making these cute carrot pouches to collect their eggs in - a simple cutting and sewing craft that you can use as a b...

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Wet-felted Root Children Pods

Ssh! Don't tell anyone, but your washing machine can do this craft for you! Perfect for those who lack confidence with wet-felting or need to save ...

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Dip Dye Candles with Recycled Crayons

I always get caught out by Candlemas. Still brimming with festive energy at Three Kings Day, we put aside our Christmas candle stubs to melt down a...

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Swirly Snowflake Stars

Is it a snowflake? Is it a star? Or is it just an all round fabulous hanging decoration?! Go as cool and crisp or colourful as you like, they will ...

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Woven Heart Baskets

These gorgeous woven hearts are perfect for gifting little treasures, and they're just the right size for hanging on the Christmas tree. Traditiona...