Fairy Bread Craft for Australia Day

Fairy Bread Craft for Australia Day

A simple, kid-friendly fairy bread craft for Australia DayMake this simple fairy bread craft for Australia Day with the kids.

The mere thought of shopping with two small humans generally leads to me breaking a cold sweat and a racing heart rate.
As a result, I do a fair bit of online shopping which leads to a fair few delivery boxes around the house.
To justify this online habit, I’m forever trying to come up with crafts that recycle all the boxes that seem to enter our household. This one is such an example.
A simple little craft that could be used as Australia Day decorations, celebrating the Aussie gastronomical delight that is fairy bread. (more…)

Make Paper Beads Using Old Picture Books

Make Paper Beads Using Old Picture Books

This is a fun and simple way for children to reuse and recycle your old picture books by turning them into paper beads. #kidscrafts #kidsactivities

What do you do with the picture books that are beyond being well-loved?
You know the ones- often not attached to their covers, pages missing, battered and torn…
My book-loving heart can’t bear to throw them out.
Here’s a way to extend their life by turning them into paper beads.

Watch how to make your own paper beads:

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DIY Ice Cream Garland

DIY Ice Cream Garland www.ohcreativeday.comWhen I went to birthday parties as a kid, you could pretty much predict where I’d be hanging out.
The food table.
Because PARTY FOOD!
When my bestie recently held an ice cream party for her little one’s first birthday, I was a bit excited by one detail.
There was going to be a free gelati cart present.
Immediately, the inner-child in me mentally calculated how much gelati was socially acceptable for me to consume on one day.
As a sign of appreciation for such a cool party theme, I made this garland to add to the festivities.
It would be perfect for summer parties!

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