kids crafts for

summer fun
The summer holidays are here
and that means two things.
Number one, the kids have got
loads of free time to fill with fun.
Number two, theyll need ideas
to keep their creative minds sharp!
So heres a workbook of great ideas for families to try.

make a giant pinwheel

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Two pieces of different coloured

paper cut into squares
Wooden stick a lolly stick will work well
Small, square eraser
Pin
Button

Lend a hand with scissors

and pliers where needed
to cut the paper and
to bend the pin.

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Glue two squares of paper back to

back, so different colours show on
each side.

Cut a diagonal line from each of the

four corners.

Punch a hole in each corner, with a

fth hole in the centre of the square.

Fold in each corner with a hole, so

they line up above your central hole.

Put a drop of glue under each

corner to hold it in place while you
work on the handle.

Dig out a little hole in your eraser and

t the wooden stick inside.

LETS SPIN!
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Thread your pin through a button, then

the holes of your pinwheel, and stick it
into the eraser.

The pin may poke through the back of the

eraser - simply bend the pointy end at with
the pliers.

Now theyre ready FOR OUTDOOR

SUMMER FUN...
WHY NOT COOL OFF WITH
A SWEET TREAT?

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Fruit squash
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follow these simple steps for fun on a stick:

Mix up one part water to one part squash in your mould

or plastic cup.

Pop a plastic spoon in each cup, then leave your mixture

to stand in the freezer.

Remove the frozen lolly from the cup after two hours
and enjoy!
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Pinwheel and Ice Lolly images: Cerys Parker, www.rainydaymum.co.uk

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make a blanket fort
kicked off the holidays with our
pinwheels and lolly projects this summer?
see more exciting ways to have
a fun summer staycation.

try these
kick-starters
for young
imaginations.

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TWO CHAIRS,
A SOFA OR A BED

Clothes pegs

Toys & A TORCH

A stack of pillows

Now point them in the

right direction with these ideas:

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Start an epic adventure in the garden

or try a quiet corner of your house.

ARRANGE FURNITURE

Drape blankets and sheets over

chairs outside, or try the end of
a bed, sofa or table, with pegs
to hold them in place.

SPARK THEIR IMAGINATION

Is it a fort? Is it a secret base? Offer

up suggestions to start them off, then
let them decide for themselves.

guest list

Invite the cuddly toys for company

the more the merrier!

food with a theme...

No fort is complete without a bounty

of treats. Healthy snacks like fruit are
great for junior jungle explorers or
arctic adventurers might enjoy
a homemade lolly instead.

if you need more inspiration for

your blanket fort menu, read on

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2 tsp
cress seeds

2 cotton
wool balls

These edible eggheads

make great windowsill
decorations while they
bring the outdoors in.

Felt-tip pens or
acrylic paints

follow these steps for an

egg-straordinary cress patch:

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1. Off with their heads

Carefully take the top quarter off the egg and pour away
the contents.

2. scrub up well

Wash out the empty shell.

3. get creative

Let the kids decorate the shells with a face, then leave to dry.

4. DIP IN

Pop a cotton wool ball in water, squeezing off the excess, then put
it inside your shell, sprinkling a teaspoon of cress seeds on top.

5. SIT & wait

Put your cress head in an egg cup and pop it on a windowsill

within a week you should have a nice head of hair. Not to mention
the makings of a good sandwich...

GIVE THAT egghead a trim!

SEE IF YOUR CRESS PASSED THE TASTE TEST
IN A CLASSIC EGG AND CRESS SARNIE.
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Fort and Cress Head images: Morgana Loze-Doyle, www.butwhymummywhy.com

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summer wouldnt be complete without

a big screen blockbuster so help them
enjoy it with friends.
bring that movie magic home
with a simple bit of crafting.
kids will love making their personal cinema
and the pretty popcorn too.
follow our guide below.

share a secret cinema experience

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White sheet
or wall to
project on
Pen

Shoebox

Scissors

Magnifying glass
with a plano convex lens

gaffer tape

Paper clip

Your
smartphone

follow these simple steps

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1. HOLE IN ONE

6. hang your screen

Trace around your magnifying

glass on the front of the box,
then cut out a hole.

Put up a white sheet so your

images look clearer.

2. Gaffer tape

7. find your focus

Attach the magnifying lens to the

outside of the box with electric
tape. Make sure its nice and
secure and there are no gaps.

3. make a stand
Bend your paper clip in six
places to make a secure stand
for your phone, this video shows
you how: http://bit.ly/1Dtb5jQ

4. flip your phone

The image will project upside
down, so youll need to make sure
the screen doesnt automatically
ip. (Not sure how to nd this
setting? Google is your friend.).

Place your phone at the

back of the box, then move
it forwards until the image
looks sharp on the white
sheet this step may take
some time, but it will be
worth it!

use your homemade projector

to watch videos or run a photo slideshow for your child and
their friends. all on your own
silver screen, for under 5.

5. fix the light

Turn off auto-brightness on your
phone to stop it dimming.

how about a homemade cinema snack?

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The big screen experience

isnt complete without
popcorn here are the
ingredients you need to make
a fresh batch with a twist.

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food colouring

1 tbsp butter
2 cups of unpopped
popcorn kernels
4 tbsp water

300g
white sugar

now make the

magic happen

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get popping

Heat up your popcorn in the microwave.

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boil up fun

Put all the other ingredients including

the food colouring in a saucepan.
Stir as you bring it to the boil.

3.
pops of colour

When your mixture boils, pour

it on the popcorn while you stir.

DONE!
Leave the mixture to stand for a few minutes
until it cools a little, then share it out.
The colour makes a private screening even more exciting!
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Projector and Popcorn images: Emma Louise Vanstone, www.mummymummymum.com

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make a birdfeeder
encourage nature into your garden to help
your child explore the world they live in.
make your garden a bird-friendly spot
help your kids craft a basic bird feeder
theyll enjoy watching their new visitors
feed every day.

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how to CREATE A PLASTIC bottle BIRDFEEDER

you will need:

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Plastic drink bottle
& cap (a 1 litre round
bottle works best)

2 x 20-30cm sticks
(or wooden spoons)

50 cm string

Scissors

bird feed

Its so easy to make

just follow these steps:

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1. Wash up
Clean the bottle and remove the label.

2. Make your perches

Punch two holes near the bottom on either side of the bottle,
and thread your stick through both. Repeat this a few centimetres
higher, but at an angle so your sticks form a cross if you look
from above.

3. Create feeding holes

Make small holes around 4cm above each of the four perches
youve created in step 2. Keep them a little less than a centimetre
wide, or the seed will simply fall out on its own.

4. Tie your handle

Make two little holes below the cap in the neck of the bottle,
then thread your string through, tying the two ends together.

5. Fill it up
Whenever you need to put in more feed (stick to sunower
or mixed seeds), just open the cap and pop them in.

TIME TO HANG IT UP JUST CHOOSE A TREE BRANCH

OR HANDY HOOK, SIT BACK WITH YOUR CHILD AND WAIT.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CATS!

time for a lunch break?

Try a light & tasty

egg & cress sandwich:
traditional summer eating

5
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Made our crazy cress egghead?
Give the little guy a haircut and combine
with mayonnaise.
Add lemon zest into the mix for a little zing.

Cut the sandwiches into fun shapes

with a cookie cutter to make perfect
picnic food for little hands.
ideal for a spot of lunch in the garden.
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Bird Feeder and Sandwich images: Sonia Constant, www.mummyconstant.com

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Baking is a great way to get

inventive with yours over summer.
And theyll love tasting their cookery!

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750g unsalted
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500g soft
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450g golden syrup

1kg porridge oats

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involved heres how you do it:

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1. MELT & MIX

Use a large pan to melt the butter, sugar and syrup until
it goes runny, then mix in the oats until theyre nicely coated.

2. pour & level

Tip your mix into a large tray lined with baking paper,
then use a spatula to level it out.

3. TIME TO BAke
Theyll take around 30 minutes at 160C (Gas 3).
Dont worry if they look under-cooked.

4. COVER UP
Leave a tea towel over the top of the pan until completely cooled
(about eight hours).

5. TUrn out, dig in

Turn out the pan, cut it into squares, and youre ready to eat!

wrap your flapjack in cling-film

or foil to keep for up to a week.
the end of an exciting summer draws near,
so why not make one more memory with
our final project?

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What were your kids

holiday highlights?
a trip abroad,
fun with friends perhaps a big day out?

5
or less

Help yours bring those summer memories

to life with a handmade postcard.
Let them loose on our template, nd it on page 25.
Then help them post it off to a loved one.

keen to keep it simple?

try a ready-made crafting pack
from your local stationer.
Enjoyed our series of summer crafts for kids?
Remember you can win in August by
submitting your craft pictures with

#HarveysSummer

on Twitter and Instagram!

Flapjack and Postcard images: Christine Mosler, www.thinlyspread.co.uk

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