Getting creative with Nutty Putty – review and giveaway

1st July 20166th January 2019 Over 40 and a Mum to OneChildren general

I first came across Nutty Putty on the run up to Toy Fair earlier this year. I was then able to see the product in action whist I was at the exhibition in January. I loved the idea of making bright and colourful things with Monkey that he could keep. We’ve been getting creative with Nutty Putty…Continue reading Getting creative with Nutty Putty – review and giveaway

Cross Stitch with Coats Crafts UK

7th June 201615th October 2019 Over 40 and a Mum to OneHome goods

When I was a child I loved embroidery, and my stitching passions progressed to tapestry and finally cross stitch. Over the years I’ve spent many hours making up kits for family and friends. Anything from birth samplers to Christmas stockings, I even completed a 2 foot high Tutankhamun Death Mask which hung in my dining room…Continue reading Cross Stitch with Coats Crafts UK

Stocking Fillers to the rescue

12th December 20143rd September 2018 Over 40 and a Mum to OneChristmas ideas

If you’ve been following the blog since the summer you will know I’ve been determined to finish a cross stitch stocking I started for Monkey when he was a baby! Yes, I know he is now 5 – disgraceful. Before he came along I could finish a stocking within a couple of months – oh well.…Continue reading Stocking Fillers to the rescue

Fingerprint Friends fun with Meadow Kids

11th November 201416th September 2016 Over 40 and a Mum to OneChildren general

As you know from previous reviews we love the ranges from Meadow Kids, they always provide something a little bit different. Great if you’re looking for some Christmas ideas! Monkey loves arts and crafts, and I knew he’d love to have some Fingerprint Friends fun with Meadow Kids. The Fingerprint Friends set is aimed at children…Continue reading Fingerprint Friends fun with Meadow Kids

Aquabeads Jewel Starter set – a review

24th July 201419th July 2018 Over 40 and a Mum to OneReviews

Monkey has really embraced crafting over the last year; and certainly over the last 6 months I’ve seen a real difference in his approach. He will sit and patiently work at something rather than the frenzied chaos of the past. I’m not a great one for mess, so when I heard of a craft activity…Continue reading Aquabeads Jewel Starter set – a review

Paper Valentines

6th February 20143rd February 2014 Over 40 and a Mum to OneArts and Craft

At the end of last week Monkey and I were feeling the need to do something with paper, we decided to make some paper Valentines. I found some red card in the craft cupboard, along with a heart-shaped cookie cutter. Monkey decided that I was in charge of shapes and cutting, we would be in…Continue reading Paper Valentines