kids art

TOP 10 MOTHER'S DAY CRAFTY IDEAS

Here are some fun Mother’s Day ideas to make for your Mummy, sister, Auntie, Granny…!

  1. Paper flower jar

  2. Flower bracelet

  3. Love bug jar

  4. Painted flower planter

  5. ‘You’re the best hands down’ print

  6. ‘Love you to pieces’ card making

  7. Paper heart wreath

  8. Lollypop photo frame

  9. Flower foot print picture

  10. Button family picture

We can’t wait to see what you make - share your creations @themillhousehertford

THE ULTIMATE LOCKDOWN ACTIVITY BOOK

We’ve been racking our brains over here at TMH HQ for things we can do for the kids during lockdown. Here’s one of many things we have planned, our new 35 page activity book!

Colouring-in, games, postcards to cut out to send to friends, a mini rainbow mobile to make…. Plus wellbeing activities, nature play suggestions, crafty outdoor ideas and more!

It’s a lovely keepsake to look back on in years to come.

Suggested age: 4-10 year olds



INSPO: POTATO PRINTING

We’ve gone old school!

Potato printing is a fab activity for all ages (adults too!!) and one that’s easy to do in lockdown, especially if you’ve got a bunch of potatoes which need using up!

Download our step-by-step guide and printing tips here and check out our inspo below - from leaf printing to gift wrapping, the possibilities are endless.

We can’t wait to see what you create! Share your makes at @themillhousehertford



20 CRAFTY THINGS TO DO WITH A PAPER PLATE

PAPER PLATE CRAFT ✂️
Looking for something crafty to do with the children? Here are some fun things you can do with paper plates!
From Easter bunnies, to Ferris wheels, to masks and games! See our top 20 below or swipe for inspo!

1. Paper plate crowns 👑
2. Paper plate clock - great for teaching the kids how to tell the time in a fun way!
3. Paper plate tennis - Decorate the plate, attach a stick, blow up a balloon and play!
4. Paper plate veg patch (See image!)
5. Paper plate animals - you can make so many animals out of paper plates!
6. Paper plate rainbow to hang in the window 🌈
7. Paper plate masks
8. Dream catcher - see image for inspo!
9. Easter - Hatching chicks & bunny masks
10. Paper plate bag - so cool!
11. Paper plate flowers - one for the grown ups!
12. Dinosaurs 🦕
13. Monster masks
14. Paper plate string art - hole punch holes in the plates and string thread through them creating different shapes!
15. Ring toss - all you need is toilet roll and plates!
16. Spaceships and rockets 🚀
17. Unicorn masks
18. Paper plate spiral track
19. Paper plate frisbees
20. Paper plate merry go round & Ferris wheel - if you want to me ultra creative!!

CRAFTING OUR WAY THROUGH LOCKDOWN 1.0

Lockdown hit on 23rd March 2020, we closed our doors and setup our art box subscription service to keep children busy at home. We delivered boxes weekly to lots of lovely locals aged between 3-9. Here are some snaps from those crafty times… A huge thank you to all those who got involved and supported us!