Raindrops on roses, And whiskers on kittens … these have nothing on my favourite crafting supplies!
I have a list of 7 crafting supplies for you lovely crafters that ,as long as you have in your cupboard, the possibilities (and the entertainment) are endless.
1. Paper plates:
Totally versatile. You can cut, glue, stick and weave and still think up more crafts once thats done!
Project Inspiration: Make a BFG Dreamcatcher
Supplies: Paper Plate, feathers, yarn/string, paints, feathers, beads
2. Pegs:
Wooden pegs are fantastic for a kids crafting emergency. You can get them in lots of different sizes and the kids imaginations can just go wild while they create something fab
Project Inspiration: Butterfly
Supplies: Peg, Googly Eyes, Pipe Cleaner, Paint/ Washi Tape
3. Lollipop Sticks
What can I say. They’re a classic. Great for boys and girls and birds too! Their are lots of things you can do with the humble lollipop stick like decorating, embellishing and building and now you dont even have to eat the lollipops first (unless you want to!)
Project Inspiration: Bird Feeder
Supplies: Lollipop Sticks, Paint, Glue
4. Buttons
Not just to hold your trousers up! The great thing aboout buttons is you can choose size and colour to tailor make it to your projects.
Project Inspiration: Button Snail
Supplies: Card, CD, Pipe CLeaners, Googly Eyes, Glue, Buttons
5. Pipe Cleaners
A fun versatile craft supply that is easy on small hands and very forgiving on mistakes.
Project Inspiration: Pipe Cleaner Crown
Supplies: Pipe Cleaners, Pom-Poms.
6. Crepe Paper
It’s not just for Christmas paper chains! you can make soft and lovely decorations or experiment with suncatchers and decoupage treasure chests.
Project Inspiration: Crepe Paper Flowers
Supplies: Crepe Paper, Tape
7. PVA Glue
Glue? Check. Varnish? Check. Paint? Check. Slime? Definetely Check. Most craft projects rely on glue at some point and pva is a great waterbased option. It dries clear and washes out of clothes too and of coourse its an essential ingredient in slime.
Project Inspiration: Fluffy Slime
Supplies: PVA, Contact Lens Solution, Shaving Cream
With these few basics you have the beginnings of some wonderful crafts for your kids but why stop there?!
Their is a wonderful world of crafting they can expore Like:
- Paint & Pencils: Never under-estimate the power of colouring in!
- Make your own Erasers, Monster & Creatures with clay
- Stickers
- Ready to go Kits
