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October 24, 2017

Glove Puppet craft, KraftiMama, Annabelle Short

Fun Glove Puppet Guest Post by Annabelle Short

I got this nice post from writer, Mom and craft lover called Annabelle Short and thought I’d share it with you. Looks like fun and the kids will love it! “Need to entertain your little ones and involve some crafting? Kids love roleplaying, and a…

August 2, 2017

Faithful to nature Review adult coloring books

Beautiful Coloring Books on National Coloring Book Day

Adult Coloring has taken the world by storm and of course as all good things there has to be a day for it… and there is! Today is National Coloring Book Day so I thought I’d show you some beautiful books that I got to…

February 24, 2017

DIY Kids Book, Improvisation, KraftiMama, Afrikaans Books

DIY Kids Improvisation Book With Stickers

When I watch improv comedy I always feel like improvisation is one of those exercises not to be bestowed upon the feint hearted. You have to seriously know your stuff, or at least who you are… or is it who you are not? I don’t know!…

November 28, 2016

KraftiMama Free Printable Advent Calendar Christmas 2016

Christmas Tree Decorating Coloring Page and Advent Calendar Printable

‘Tis the season to be jolly after all and my kids keep on asking me if Christmas is here already….. Aaaaahhh!!!! Can’t hear that one more time so I thought a nice sticker card for an advent calendar would suffice… Click on the image below…

November 3, 2016

DIY Christmas Series

Christmas is on the way and if you want to make it a DIY Christmas you better get started! Heres some links to get you on the right track: DIY Series: \ …

October 20, 2016

ZAR Play Money Free Printable for Checkers Mini Groceries

One of the things I loved to play most as a child was Library- Library and Shop- Shop. Why did we repeat the words? Ha ha well I guess kids still do that. Playing Shop- Shop usually involves play money (like you’d ever keep your…

September 15, 2016

Fun With Hand Cut Outs Paper Art

So we’ve been away with my husband on his various work adventures and it’s been difficult but really lots of fun because we made it fun! Theres long hours of pass time for me and the kids, so I’ve come to this conclusion that there’s…

September 8, 2016

KraftiMama, Animal Masks, OMO activities for kids, Fox Paper Plate

Fun Activities for Kids: How to Make Animal Masks

Whether the sun is shining or it’s pouring with rain, it’s always a good idea to have some ideas for fun activities for kids like getting creative, so how about making up some great masks? If you haven’t already noticed, animal-based movies for children are hot,…

August 11, 2016

Bostik Book of Unbelievable Beasties, Lauren Beukes, KraftiMama

Your kid may become an illustrator of a new book “Bostik Book of Unbelievable Beasties”

Bostik just got a brilliant idea… writing a book that kids can illustrate by doing crafts. This is a great idea any day, book or not, so naturally I Love It! “Award-winning South African author Lauren Beukes was approached by Bostik to write a new book,…

July 21, 2016

How to make Paper Hand Puppets

So we’ve been traveling a lot lately due to my husband’s work and we are in the fortunate position to travel with him most of the time. Though it can be challenging with kids, I’ve been doing lots of crafts with them because it’s so…

June 16, 2016

Free Father’s Day Card Printable!

Marvelous Dad I got this idea for this year’s father’s day printable, let me know what you think! One in a minion Heres another one from last year. For more FREE PRINTABLES, click on Categories in the right margin and choose “Free Printables.” Enjoy! …

March 22, 2016

Easter Egg Crafts

We had so much fun making these easy easter crafts, and I had everything in the house. I planned to make easter egg money boxes that looks like bunnies but the older kids always surprise me by taking their creativity a step further and making…

March 17, 2016

4 Quick & Easy Science Experiments

We had the most fun science day with just a few ingredients from the kitchen cupboard. I have to confess, I am impatient and like no mess, no fuss, quick and easy experiments with ingredients you can find in your home. The moment you mention…

February 11, 2016

In The Gap Clothing

I got this awesome shirt from In The Gap Clothing for my son and I love it! Local is surely lekker and to top that, this is a growing family business to watch! Wearing Christian clothing is not everyone’s cup of tea but for some…

January 14, 2016

Kids activites, calendar, extra curricular

Kids Activities Calendar with Bostik

Here’s a fun way of showing your Primary School kids what’s on the extra curricular calendar for the week. When they are still so small they are excited about what they are doing when, so this is a nice way for them to be aware…

December 26, 2015

DIY Christmas series for last minute Christmas decorating with kids!

Still having Christmas with other family or friends? Heres a full list of my DIY Christmas series. These are mostly made with found objects around the house and easy to do with kids. Enjoy!

December 26, 2015

Bostik, glue, crazy clay, back to school

Back to School Countdown Calendar!

The first day of school is one of the most memorable events in a kid’s life and counting down to the day will make it so much more fun! I have had the wonderful privilege to make this awesome Back to School countdown calendar with…

December 10, 2015

DIY Christmas #4: Button Bulbs

Oh how I love these bulbs… Buttons, buttons and more buttons! This one is more for older kids if you want to do it neatly with a glue gun as the buttons are too heavy for glues that don’t dry as quick but younger…

December 3, 2015

DIY Christmas #3: Glitter Rope Bulbs

This is the third post in the DIY Christmas series. These glitter rope bulbs are very easy for kids of 6+ to make. You will need: Craft Glue Rope Glitter Ribbon Balloons Step 1 Squirt some craft glue in a bowl and soak a…

November 26, 2015

Christmas calendar, advent calendar, diy

DIY Christmas #2: Advent Calendar

Christmas is such a special time and I think its a great idea to have a countdown from the first to 24’th of December for kids to know when Christmas comes. That way they won’t have to ask every day and on the 25’th…

Category: 11-13 Year Olds