DIY Crafts

Dec 14, 20232 min

Jenga Block Christmas Tree Ornaments

What a lovely time of the year to cosy up and sit around your table, indulging in some Christmas crafts with a big mug of hot chocolate....

Dec 30, 20213 min

How to Make a Simple Japanese Daruma

Thanks to the pandemic, we keep postponing our trip back to Japan for 2 years now. I have a nephew and a niece that I have never met and...

Aug 30, 20211 min

Cereal Box Portable Dollhouse

I just survived a very long 45 days of summer vacation in the Netherlands. This year, it felt longer than usual because we experienced a...

Jul 3, 20212 min

How to Make a Cereal Box Notebook

I have always been a bit of a sucker for a good packaging design. I enjoy looking at the artwork being used in a product, especially the...

Jun 3, 20212 min

It's fiesta time! Make your own Piñata!

Originally written: 3 June 2020 (Revised on 18 April 2021) It was my daughter's birthday the other day, and as a fun activity for her and...

Apr 2, 20211 min

How to Make a Plastic Bottle Jellyfish

So... I'm currently exploring the use of plastic bottles in my craft projects. And this is one of them: Plastic Bottle Jelly Fish. I...

Mar 28, 20212 min

How to Make Paper Mache Easter Eggs

The countdown has begun and it's less than a week until the Easter break. Have you sorted out your plans for the Easter already? I keep...

Mar 24, 20211 min

[Step-by-step Instructions] How to Make a Simple Milk Carton Hat

Since it's almost Easter, I thought it would be fun if I make a Miffy (or in Dutch Nijntje) hat and do the Easter egg hunting all dressed...

Mar 13, 20212 min

DIY - The White Rabbit Easter Eggs

This is my second Easter in the Netherlands. Last year, I noticed something particularly different from the Easter celebration in...

Oct 6, 20201 min

Make Your Own Paper Mache Jack-o'-lantern

I get so excited around Halloween. It was one of my favourite events growing up (after Christmas of course!) and it still is! Growing up...

Mar 22, 20202 min

DIY Bird Feeders

How are you all dealing with entertaining your kids at home? It's a big job to come up with activity ideas that are not only interesting...