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FATHER'S DAY PAINTING KIT STEP-BY-STEP

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Here’s a step-by-step guide of Ottilie and I making the Father’s Day Crate Kit. Happy crafting!

Prep:

Grab some old clothes or an apron and have a wipe or old towel at the ready!

Here goes…

Then open up the paints and paint all your crate pieces, both sides! Wait for them to dry them slot them together like this…

1. Take the long pieces with the grooves and slot them into the base (the biggest piece)

1. Take the long pieces with the grooves and slot them into the base (the biggest piece)

2. Take a side piece and slot it on to the end of the crate

2. Take a side piece and slot it on to the end of the crate

3. Take the other two sides and slot them into the end piece

3. Take the other two sides and slot them into the end piece

4. Add the other long side, gently rest them in place and grab the final piece

4. Add the other long side, gently rest them in place and grab the final piece

5. Push the end piece on, wiggly the side pieces in to place. It may take a couple of go’s to slot it on. Then give it a good tap into place and there you have it!

5. Push the end piece on, wiggly the side pieces in to place. It may take a couple of go’s to slot it on. Then give it a good tap into place and there you have it!

6. Drop in your gift and hand made cards and ta-daaa! If you find a slots are a little loose you can pop a little bit of glue into the slots to keep it together

6. Drop in your gift and hand made cards and ta-daaa! If you find a slots are a little loose you can pop a little bit of glue into the slots to keep it together

INSPO: EGG BOX CRAFTS

Ho brilliant are these crafty egg box ideas. Grab your empty egg cartons, a pot of paint and see what you can create!

Check out our top 20 below...


Mermaids πŸ§œβ€β™€οΈ
Spring wreath (these are gorgeous!) 🌷
Boats 🚀
Ice cream cones 🍦
Wall hangings 🌨
Jelly fish puppets πŸ™
Under the sea coral reef πŸ¦€
Hanging plant pot 🌸
Dancing fish 🐠
Ladybirds 🐞
Caterpillars and crocodiles 🐊
Colourful chicks & bunnies 🐰
Toy camera πŸ“Έ
Flower crown πŸ‘‘
Masquerade mask 🎭
Space ship πŸš€
Flower bouquet πŸ’
Mouse house 🏠 🐭
Trains, busses and dumper trucks! πŸš‚
Ninja Turtles 🐒

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TOP 10 HAND & FOOT PRINTING FOR VALENTINES

Here’s one for the littles! Well anyone who fancies getting their hands and feet covered in paint!!

Check out the links below to more crafty fun for Valentines…

https://www.gluedtomycraftsblog.com/2015/01/berry-much-valentine-handprint-card-idea.html

https://westandmak.com/blogs/news/5-easy-valentines-day-craft-for-kids

https://www.countryliving.com/diy-crafts/g1093/valentine-day-crafts/?slide=7&src=nl&mag=clg&list=nl_ccr_news&date=011417

https://www.messylittlemonster.com/2020/01/valentines-day-crafts-for-toddlers.html

https://masandpas.com/valentines-craft-for-kids-little-love-birds/

https://livelikeyouarerich.com/25-easy-valentines-day-crafts-for-kids/

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



INSPO: HAND & FOOT PRINT FOR THE LITTLES

Looking for something crafty to do with the little ones? Here are some fun hand and foot printing ideas, and best of all, a lot of them are mess free πŸ™ŒπŸ»πŸ™ŒπŸ»πŸ™ŒπŸ»

Instead of paint, grab some paper or card! You could make some really lovely cards to post to family and friends.

Make them extra special by adding a lovely little saying with your hand or foot print, check out our stories for inspo!

Another tip - order some googly eyes πŸ‘€ They can transform a print! Or you can order one of our crafty starter kits which includes some too and colourful card to get you started!
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Here are our top...
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1. Butterflies
2. rocket
3. Fish puppets
4. Our little monster cards
5. Super hΓ©ros
6. Flamingoes
7. Dinosaurs
8. High five to the best ...... (e.g. Dad/Mum/Granny)
9. Cheeky frog
10. Mama & baby elephant hands
11. Roarrrsome lion
12. rainbow hand print
13. Fram animals
14. Pirates
15. fish - I'm hooked on .... (e.g Grandpa!)
16. I love you concertina hand card (See images for example!)
17. Wash your hands print
18. Family hand print overlay (See images for example!)
19. Fruit - I love you berry much
20. Hand print flowers!