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How to Plan the Best Bridal Shower

As the big day approaches, one of the most exciting pre-wedding events is the bridal shower – a celebration of the bride-to-be with her closest friends and family members. Whether you’re a trusted friend [...]

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A pink background features Valentine's cards, including designs of a bear, shark, cats, a robot and dogs.
Activities, Crafts, Valentine’s

Free Craft Activity: Send your Love

Valentine’s cards are the perfect way to tell the special people in your life that you love them. Put them in the post, into a postbox or deliver them in person (if virus rules allow). Our talented designers have created several card designs for you to make.

Illustrated clothing accessories and objects such as a scuba mask and camera surround an illustrated boy with a speech bubble beside him reading 'Hi I'm Harry!'
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Free Craft Activity: Paper Dolls – Make Harry

Paper Dolls – Make Harry Looking for fun craft activities for your little people? Our talented designers have crafted an amazing Harry paper doll for everyone to enjoy. They’ve also created Carolyn, Ruby, Matilda and Lila paper dolls – do check them out in our stories section (so you can make several friends for Harry to play with). Harry Loves to Travel Harry is a real adventurer and enjoys exploring the world and going on marvelous vacations – perfect for imaginative play! Download and print our Harry paper doll and 2 pages of his clothes and accessories onto card (or print onto normal paper and stick onto card). Click here to download. He comes with a sensational suitcase which you can make, then fill, with all his favorite things needed for the perfect get-away – including clothes, suntan lotion, a camera, a mask and snorkel, binoculars, bucket and spade, sunglasses, toothbrush and toothpaste. Here are the instructions on how to make his suitcase: Step 1: Print onto card, and cut around the suitcase and handle. Step 2:  Fold along all of the dashed lines.Step 3: Put glue or double-sided tape on the tabs and stick into position following the printed arrows. Step 4: Stick on the handle. Create Harry’s Many Looks As well as traveling and going to the beach, Harry loves performing magic shows and comes with an amazing star-sprinkled cape, top hat and wand. He also loves to pretend to be a pirate and has a fabulous pirate hat and striped top. He enjoys taking photographs whilst on walks on cooler days, so has a wooly hat, gloves and a sweatshirt to stay warm in. Keep all his clothes and accessories neat and tidy in his suitcase when he’s on his travels. Then when at home, if you prefer, you can hang them onto a neat little washing line (see our Ruby blog for details).

Cardboard circus characters surround a stage, including clowns, horses, acrobats, and a dog balancing a red ball on its nose.
activities, crafts

Free Craft Activity: Gifford’s Circus Ring

Gravity-defying acrobats, mischievous clowns, bareback horse riders and thoughtful creative direction... Giffords Circus is a breath-taking spectacular of diverse talent. Originally homegrown in the Cotswolds, the circus now tours the country and is loved by British celebrities like Stella McCartney, Helena Bonham Carter and Lily Allen. 

In a sunny garden, two young children run in the background whilst a picnic is laid in front of them featuring bear wicker baskets, gingham cushions and scallop-edged plates.
Activities, crafts, Inspiration

Make a Recycled Hoopla Party Game

Sydney Piercey is a mother of three who is passionate about re-use, creativity and pursuing a slower, more sustainable life. Previously a nanny before having her own children, she’s now making waves online with her cardboard play creations. Sydney’s first book, Sustainable Play, will be released this Spring – featuring over 60 cardboard crafts and games for an earth-kind home.

A checker cloth is decorated with pastel pink and blue seashell and scallop-edged reusable plates and linen napkins.
Inspiration

8 Sustainable Kids Party Ideas

To mark Earth Day, here’s eight sustainable and eco-friendly party ideas. From second-hand balloons to digital invites and renewable party favors, it’s time to get eco-minded with your planning!

A young girl draws at a table covered with Easter eggs and stickers, with a Easter coloring poster above and floral garlands.
Baking, Easter

Easter Bake and Make

Easter Bake and Make Looking for Easter cake decoration ideas? Our designers have created 6 delightful Easter cake toppers for you and your kids to craft. How to make Cake Toppers These 6 toppers include fantastic illustrations of a girl bunny with basket, a boy bunny, 2 pretty flowers with leaves, a carrot and a cute chick – ideal to transform cupcakes into Easter treats. You will need a printer, card (or print onto paper and stick onto card), cocktail sticks, scissors, tape or glue, ribbons (optional), and of course... cakes! Download Now Step 1 Print out the sheets and cut out the toppers with scissors. Step 2 Glue the front and back of each topper to a cocktail stick (for safety, you can cut the sharp ends off). Step 3 Add colorful ribbons, if you want. Step 4 Pop the toppers on to your cupcakes (or they will look wonderful on a large Easter cake too). An easy way to create sensational looking treats for your Easter family gathering. We love Easter –  the fun, the food, the gifts! Gifts don’t have to just be candy though… why not give a longer-lasting surprise? Like the beautiful Alice fabric doll who has a fun bunny headband, our little bunny doll in a mini suitcase, or Easter coloring posters. Discover More Easter Fun Time Make Easter fabulous fun with games the whole family will enjoy. Our Meri Meri designers have created an Easter Bingo game especially for you, just print it out and play. We’ve also got lots of other game ideas too. READ MORE >