Adam Rothwell

It always starts with “we’ll just make one little garland this year,” and ends with every available surface covered in drying glue, leaf piles, and suspicious amounts of glitter. In our house, Christmas crafts are basically a sport. One minute you’re sticking cotton balls on a snowman, and the next you’ve got four shoeboxes, a

There’s something about pumpkin pie that says fall is officially here. The scent, the color, the cozy slice after dinner—it’s a seasonal icon. And even though toddlers probably care more about splashing in crunchy leaves than nibbling spiced desserts, they can still join in the pumpkin pie fun—with their hands, of course. This craft is as cute as

There’s something about Thanksgiving crafts that brings everyone to the table—literally and creatively. Between the smell of cinnamon, the sound of leaves crunching outside, and the excitement of an upcoming feast, it’s the perfect season for little hands to stay busy with something festive. And what better way to celebrate than by turning a humble

If there’s one thing that truly says fall in our house, it’s a good old-fashioned afternoon with gluey fingers, scattered buttons, and a blank canvas begging to be turned into something adorable. That’s where the button tree comes in—a craft that’s simple enough for toddlers to try (with a little help), but still creative enough to keep

Autumn is prime crafting season in our house. The leaves crunch, the scarves come out, and every time we go on a walk, the kids return home with bulging pockets full of nature’s treasures—twigs, pinecones, mysterious rocks, and of course, acorns. There’s just something about acorns that makes them feel magical. Maybe it’s the tiny

Some crafts are just too cute not to try — and these pinecone snails? Adorably irresistible. Whether you’re looking for a rainy-day art project, a classroom craft idea, or a calming nature activity with the kids, pinecone snails are a brilliant way to use what’s already outside your door. They’re easy to make, budget-friendly, and somehow bring

I don’t know about you, but once the pinecones start falling and the first whiff of cinnamon hits the air, I’m ready to get my crafting basket out. There’s something so calming about making Christmas crafts from natural materials — especially when it means turning humble pinecones into little wintery works of art. These pinecone Christmas

There’s something truly heartwarming about turning nature’s little treasures—like pine cones and acorns—into whimsical crafts with your kids. And if your little ones are animal lovers (or just love poking around the garden for sticks and seeds), these pine cone bird craft ideas are a lovely way to mix creativity, fine motor fun, and a little outdoor

It’s official: we’re entering pine cone season. You know, that magical stretch between early autumn and late winter when nature drops craft supplies right at our feet. And if your kids are like mine — always picking up “treasures” on the walk home — then you probably already have a basket of pine cones by

If you’ve ever looked at a pine cone and thought “hmm, that kinda looks like feathers,” then welcome to the magical world of forest-inspired crafts! And if your kids are anything like mine — curious, slightly wild, and always up for a little glue-stick chaos — this snowy owl pine cone is a brilliant way to slow

If you’ve got autumn leaves piling up outside and a few restless little ones inside, let’s turn that leafy chaos into calm with some lion leaf art. These ideas are perfect for kids who love animals, enjoy crafting, or just need something screen-free and sensory. Plus, they’re easy on supplies — think dry leaves, glue,

There’s something a bit magical about handing kids a pile of sticks, leaves, and wildflowers and watching what they come up with. Nature mandalas are one of those easy, calming art projects that blend a bit of quiet creativity with fresh air and foraging fun. You don’t need fancy supplies or a clean table—just a

So, you’ve got the perfect present for your little tornado of joy — now comes the bit where you wrestle with tape, lose the scissors for the third time, and realise you’ve bought glitter paper that sheds everywhere. (Been there.) But honestly, wrapping gifts for kids is half the fun, especially when you lean into the