Calling all art enthusiasts, photography fanatics and budding collectors; this Autumn, the Affordable Art Fair returns to London with two separate events showcasing contemporary collections from household names nd emerging talent, all priced from £40 to £4,000, set in the scenic surroundings of Battersea Park (25-28 October 2012) and Hampstead Heath (1-4 November 2012) .
London Mums have the…
When I was looking through the London Mums’ blogs I came across Tanith Carey’s amazing book called “Where has my little girl gone?” I am so excited about this book and hope it creates the change we need to protect our little girls from our plastic world.
Here is a video of my little girl de-Bratzing her Bratz doll into a Holly Blue Butterfly. I tried to mix up some paint…
Since I stopped working as a PA in London I seem to have problems knowing what day it is. This year I decided to make a change and to be more organised. Also my family and friends will find it quite amazing that I have stopped being late for everything, so that is worth a giggle in itself.
MAKE YOUR OWN CALENDAR FOR JUST £1
I picked up a calendar for just £1 in the Pound Shop. Bargain. And…
Mums and Dads have to constantly find new things to do with the children. We all know those five words they use so often “I’m bored, what can I do?”
When my little girl was five we put out ordinary nuts to feed the birds and also to attract the squirrels. We made a path of nuts up to our back door so we could see them from the window. And they came. I cannot express the joy my…
Have you ever seen a toy called a Knitwit? My daughters friends Mum is friends with the man who created them and they are made out of colourful socks.
Well I thought it would be fun to make a toy out of old children’s tights. It was great fun and I even made some with my little girls friends who just loved it.
If you want any tips drop me a comment. And I am sure London Mums would love to…
We showed you a few Trash Pack activities and now here you have the ‘Trash Pack Explosion pop goes the trash can’ for hours of entertainment at home.
TRASH PACK GAME RULES – OLYMPICS 2012
1. If you get the Trashie character in the Trash Pack bin you get 20 points
2. If Trashie knocks over the bins you get 10 points
3. If you are using your sisters dolls house and land on…
Here is a cute video on how to draw Mr Men characters with Little Snowflake child artist.
I have come up with an amazing way to make great cheap postcards which are great fun for the children. They can create art postcards to show off their art, thank you cards etc and you can even scrapbook your family history like I have done.
Feel free to drop me a comment. And even join Facebook with London…
I have fond memories of making gorgeous little peg dolls with my Nan when I was a little girl. Do you remember them? Here is my little St David’s day doll based on the Welsh Flower the Daffodil flower.
Here is a video on how to draw a face on a peg doll with felt tips. I was selling the peg doll kits in Borders before they shut down. I still have the unpaid cheque they gave me, ha ha. This…