Fabric upcycle: make a chicken door stop
September 11, 2014 – 5:55 am | No Comment

To make this chicken door stop I used the template kindly offered by Bake and Sew. I adjusted the sizes in mine to make it a little larger by adding 4 cm on each …

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Original children art
May 4, 2009 – 3:13 am | No Comment
Original children art

Another great find from Etsy to add to my list of favourites. The collages by Kate Endle are original art work which would look great in any child’s bedroom. They make a great special gift …

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Placemats with a modern twist for little artists
May 4, 2009 – 1:34 am | No Comment
Placemats with a modern twist for little artists

These modern placemats are a great idea for little artists, made of hand silk-screened FDA silicone they are both stylish and easy to clean. Kids can entertain themselves by colouring them in or enjoy the …

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Cute socks for babies on the move
May 2, 2009 – 12:50 am | One Comment
Cute socks for babies on the move

This box set of socks makes a fun gift for a baby. Three pairs of cotton socks with a car designed on the foot top and over the heel in blue, red and green. Babies …

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Playhouses parents are happy to buy
April 30, 2009 – 9:18 am | No Comment
Playhouses parents are happy to buy

I love these cardboard playhouses, they are just as fun as the more sophisticated wooden ones but they are easy to store as they fold away flat. There are many shapes available, house, castle, rocket, …

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Made with love Alphabet gifts
April 30, 2009 – 12:56 am | No Comment
Made with love Alphabet gifts

The educational toys made with love by Mrs Booth have something special about them. Made individually by hand every item is bespoke. The name cards fold to one square of paper, when stretched they spell …

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Stacks of fun
April 29, 2009 – 9:31 am | No Comment
Stacks of fun

Another great stacking toy made by hand with the environment and children safety in mind. The large rainbow stacker by Imagination Kids is available to buy online and is one of the great Etsy finds. …

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Help George save the world
April 29, 2009 – 1:06 am | One Comment
Help George save the world

George Saves the World by Lunchtime by Jo Readman and illustrated by Ley Honor Roberts is a fun book and teaches kids the simple little things they can do everyday to save the planet. George …

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Creative recycling for kids
April 28, 2009 – 5:48 am | No Comment
Creative recycling for kids

I have recently discovered a fantastic website with great ideas for art and crafts projects to do with children aged 3-6. All projects are created by Kerri Sellens a mother of 2 with over …

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Colourful baby quilt
April 28, 2009 – 1:21 am | No Comment
Colourful baby quilt

When it comes to accessories for babies I always go for the colourful and original option, baby pink, blue or cream just don’t appeal to me. That’s why this amazing baby quilt immediately caught my eye. The …

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Fair play learning toys
April 27, 2009 – 6:28 am | No Comment
Fair play learning toys

I am a fan of learning toys, particularly those made with respect of the environment and supporting fair trade. Today I bring you my favourite selection of original toys for young children. Toddlers learn to …

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More colour for the Tripp Trapp chair
April 27, 2009 – 2:52 am | No Comment
More colour for the Tripp Trapp chair

The Stokke Tripp Trapp chair is now available in trendy pink for little princesses, soft green, pastel yellow and classy grey with six more cushions in retro and classic designs to choose from. It …

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Flying aeroplanes linen for boys rooms
April 26, 2009 – 12:37 am | No Comment
Flying aeroplanes linen for boys rooms

The house furnishing collection by Casa Copenhagen has an amazing range of natural fabrics such as linen, cotton and silk with exclusive designs, prints and embroidery. The mix of bright colours with the classic …

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