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Category: Art and Crafts

Origins and Traditions of Iris Folding Papercraft: A Beautiful Craft with a Sustainable Twist

19th February 2025 Lisa 1 Comment

What is Iris Folding Papercraft? Iris folding papercraft is a wonderfully creative and mindful craft that transforms simple strips of…

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Posted in: Art and Crafts, Iris Folding Papercraft
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National Hedgehog Day

29th January 2025 Lisa Leave a comment

National Hedgehog Day is the 2nd February. I’ve always been incredibly fond of hedgehogs. As a child I saved up…

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Posted in: Art and Crafts, Books and Storysacks, Iris Folding Papercraft, Learning Through Play, Nature Play, Sensory Play, Tonies and Yoto, Yoto
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Iris Folding – Free Templates and Patterns

12th January 2025 Lisa 4 Comments

Iris folding is one of my favourite things. Have you tried it? I love that it’s a paper craft and…

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Iris Folding Papercraft Free Lantern Pattern Template

8th January 2025 Lisa Leave a comment

Lantern Iris Folding Pattern Welcome to another iris folding pattern blog post. I’m so excited to share this one with…

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Posted in: Art and Crafts, Celebrations, Iris Folding Papercraft

Lunar New Year Celebration Ideas for Kids – Cultural Appreciation

7th January 2025 Lisa Leave a comment

Cultural Appreciation Currently, I hear more and more the term cultural appropriation used – the act of using things from…

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Spoonie Life of Bookworms #005: Audio Christmas Story, Christmas Tree Iris Folding, Tin Art Robin, Candy Cane Macrame & More

8th December 2024 Lisa Leave a comment

Spoonie Life We’re at the tail end of storm Darragh here in the UK, it’s meant hunkering down indoors and…

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Mexican Inspired Tin Art – Recycled Hummingbird Craft Tutorial

7th December 2024 Lisa Leave a comment

What is Mexican Tin Art? Mexican tin art, known as hojalata, is a vibrant and intricate form of folk art…

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Ukrainian Christmas Traditions – Tinsel and the Christmas Spider Free Audio Story

1st December 2024 Lisa Leave a comment

Christmas Excitement This is the first year my daughter Floss (six) has shown SERIOUS excitement about Christmas time. Often her…

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Posted in: Art and Crafts, Books and Storysacks, Celebrations, Iris Folding Papercraft, Learn a Language, Student Teacher
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Yoto Adventure Jacket for Yoto Player & Yoto Mini Plus More Personality

28th November 2024 Lisa Leave a comment

Setting up your Yoto Player or Yoto Mini is very simple to do. You need to make sure that you…

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Iris Folding Papercraft Free Robin Bird Pattern Template

19th November 2024 Lisa Leave a comment

Robin Iris Folding Pattern This cheerful little chap could be my favourite pattern I’ve designed so far. I love that…

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Posted in: Art and Crafts, Iris Folding Papercraft

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