Vaisakhi (also spelled Baisakhi) is the most important festival in the Sikh calendar, as it is the beginning of the Sikh New Year, and this year is on April 13th. Help children learn some of the customs and beliefs of Sikhism with the variety of projects in the Spring 2013 issue of Creative Steps.
Read article Post tagsPlan your Easter crafting activities early with these cute springtime projects – Pop-up Easter cards and Bunny Puppets (made from yoghurt pots!). These, and more fun springtime makes, can be found in the Spring 2013 issue of Creative Steps – perfect for your kids to make and enjoy.
Read article Post tagsMade from sliced white bread and Christmas cookie cutters, these fun decorations are a brilliant way of using up the last of the loaf and look great too! See how they are made on page 40 in the Winter 2012 issue – part of the packed festive 16-page Christmas Crafts Special section; including cards, […]
Read article Post tagsMade from FIMO air clay, this fabulous mask is a great idea to help celebrate Mardis Gras (“Fat Tuesday”)…or why not adapt it for a Christmas or birthday party, or even your school play? Full step-by-step instructions are to be found in the Winter 2012 issue on page 67.
Read article Post tagsMother’s day comes early in 2013, so don’t get caught out and check out the fun cards and gifts to make for your special mum! These fabulous Mother’s Day Flower Frames are made from paper plates and lolly sticks. See the full instructions on page 29, along with other ideas for you to make […]
Read article Post tagsMagic Cauldrons – made from yogurt pots and pipe cleaners or wire, painted with black acrylic paint. When paint is dry, fill with tasty treats!
Read article Post tagsSpooky Spider Halloween Hand Prints! Either paint a piece of card with orange paint and leave to dry (or use an orange card). Paint both hands and fingers (but not thumbs) with black paint and press down carefully, to overlap the palms for the spiders body and finger prints for the eight legs. When paint […]
Read article Post tagsWith Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, beginning on November 13th and lasting for five days, we’ve a couple of easy projects for your children to make and help decorate your setting, including these colourful Mehndi handprints.
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