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May 2, 2020

Printable Paper Dolls DIY

I remember as a little girl I loved to play with paper dolls. I used to make my own clothes that I coloured in and pasted on cardboard. I thought I’d make some printable ones that you and your kids can make together. Have fun!…

April 1, 2020

KraftiMama Memory Jar, Covid school ideas

Memory Jars for any Occasion With Free Printables!

Memory jars are an easy craft that can function as a sentimental gift or interactive activity for you and your child. A bonus: it’s cheap to make! All you need to make a fun memory jar is an old mason jar or box, decorated however…

September 10, 2019

Floral Clock DIY

Here’s a frugal idea for making a cheap dollar store clock into an expensive-looking work of art. You can buy a basic clock for cheap and change it into this elegant gift. What you’ll need: Basic clockTransfer GlazePaint for when the colour of the rim…

September 6, 2019

Great DIY gift: Wine beanies or I’ll call them Wineys…

A while back I had to make DIY Chirstmas gifts for Mother&Child Magazine. I had so much fun creating these, so I thought I’d add them to my gift ideas for this Christmas. I just love DIY Christmas crafts! The idea of thoughtfully making something…

July 5, 2019

DIY Unicorn Paper Fan Guest Post

This guest post was done by 11 year old Zarmeen! I get a lot of requests for guest posts of which I turn down most, but I had a look at Zarmeens blog and I must say I loved it. Go have a look for…

April 15, 2019

Easter Crafts and Printables

Easter is around the corner, so if you wanted to do some crafts, it’s time to start now. Click on the images below to go to choose a craft or printable. Have fun!

April 14, 2019

Kraftimama Fox Mask, woodland creatures, mask download

Woodland Creature Mask

A while back I started doing articles for Mother And Child Magazine. I created this Fox Mask for their woodland themed party. It was so much fun to do and really not too hard. You can do it with coloured cardboard or plain white and…

September 20, 2018

GingerbreadhousekitSA, KraftiMama Review

Gingerbreadhousekit SA Review and GIVEAWAY!!!

I have to be honest, when I received this kit in the post I was a little nervous. You see, I am not the best baker… as in NOT GOOD! My first reaction upon lifting the package was that it was a really heavy kit……

August 6, 2018

KraftiMama Crafts, DIY Barnyard Finger Puppets

DIY Felt Barnyard and Finger Puppets

Ok I have to confess… I LOVE a glue gun and there are few craft things I won’t put together with it. This barnyard and finger puppets are no different. I know it would probably look so much prettier if it was stitched together like…

May 17, 2018

Easy Craft Ideas From Unused Fabric Guest Post

Guest Post by Alise from Papilio Prints Everybody has that one piece of fabric that’s connected too emotionally to throw away yet too old to be worn. They are mostly stacked at the bottom of the dresser drawers or in the darkest corners of the…

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…

March 2, 2017

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DIY, Home Products, Reviews

Sugru- My New Favourite Fixit Mouldable Glue

“You can fix it Mommy, because you’re Fixit.” Ive been named after one of my son’s favourite Transformers characters because I mostly manage to fix his broken toys. I have many different kinds of glues for different kinds of fixes close at hand as some…

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 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: \ …

March 2, 2016

Build fine motor skills with a latch board DIY

I just love DIY projects so when I saw various different latch boards on the web after I found some old latches in the garage I just had to do one myself. The kids has absolutely loved it since I made it a year ago…

February 25, 2016

Diy All-Purpose household cleaner, Echo Friendly

DIY All-in-One Household Cleaner for less than a Rand!

So I’ve been using an echo friendly product that I used to buy by the litres from a store in the suburbs, but since my husband’s business has moved to the City Centre, I don’t get to the Burbs that much anymore SO, I decided…

December 29, 2015

DIY Washing Powder & Dishwasher pods

When my son got a bad case of eczema as a baby I started making this washing powder thats all natural chemical-, irritant- and bad-stuff free. Not only did his eczema go away, I also saved lots of money on washing powder and dishwasher pods. Its easy and…

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…

August 20, 2015

Quick and Easy Garden Bird Feeder for Toddlers

This bird feeder is fun to make and quick and easy to do with toddlers. I just love recycling materials and what better to recycle than toilet paper rolls! What you’ll need: Peanut butter Garden bird seed Toilet paper rolls String Ice Cream container…

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