My aim is to help keep our elderly and less-abled folk busy and happy! However...many of the crafts and activities will also appeal to all ages and abilities, so do have a browse...Loads of different crafts and quizzes - very easy to find by clicking on category buttons below! Have also introduced some discussion on ACEO Miniature watercolour painting - a new hobby?
Tuesday 16 September 2014
Printable - Something for the Kids - 4 Activities!
I have put together four activities - Word Search, Colouring-in and the old favourite - "The School Bus"
Although aimed at the youngsters - I think the Mosaic and the Word Search will appeal to all ages...
So click on the link and have a look - print off all or just what you fancy... Enjoy!
Something for the Kids - 4 Activities
Leave me a comment if you need answers!
Sunday 7 September 2014
Printable Mosaics to Paint or Colour-in...!
Mosaics are the most rewarding pictures to paint or colour-in...!
No matter what artistic ability you might or might not have, results from the combining of different colours can be stunning and thus a big boost to your confidence and satisfaction!
So try some yourself, with your children or with your groups - here are two I have designed for you...
2 Mosaic Designs
For more Mosaic Designs and loads of other craft ideas, with printable templates see my NEW eBook
Simple Crafts and Activities
Also includes new quizzes and favourite games for Seniors and all ages...
Tuesday 2 September 2014
My NEW eBook is out - SIMPLE CRAFTS AND ACTIVITIES...!
- saving you huge amounts of time, when preparing craft, quizzes and games for your groups.
I have complied it with Senior Folk in mind, but a lot of the content is for all ages - for your groups, your family and yourself!
Do have a look - there is a full list of contents for you to browse through.
Loads of printable Templates (no links to go elsewhere - just all there in the eBook which is formatted in a Compressed PDF File - very easy to use)
The instructions are clear and the materials easily obtainable, with cost always in mind.
My email is in the eBook - should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
So have a look - Simple Crafts and Activities and place your order now for an instant download...
Do have a look - there is a full list of contents for you to browse through.
Loads of printable Templates (no links to go elsewhere - just all there in the eBook which is formatted in a Compressed PDF File - very easy to use)
The instructions are clear and the materials easily obtainable, with cost always in mind.
My email is in the eBook - should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
So have a look - Simple Crafts and Activities and place your order now for an instant download...
Tuesday 19 August 2014
Printable Quiz - 12 Books with Numbers!
When researching "Books with Numbers" - my latest Printable Quiz, I was surprised to find so many book titles that do actually contain numbers...
After a good browse, I have chosen twelve for you to put to your group - and to make it a bit more challenging I have then asked for the relevant authors...
Here it is - with Answers!
Printable Quiz - Books with Numbers
If you enjoy doing quizzes with your groups, have a look at my ebook -
41 Easy Quizzes with Answers
Though they are aimed at Seniors, based on the knowledge of their generation, they are actually fun for any age group (unless you are looking for questions on Pop Celebs!)
So have a look - will save you many hours of the preparation involved, in keeping your group entertained!
Saturday 26 July 2014
Stringing Beads - a relaxing afternoon!
A big bowl of beads and charms and thread -
what pleasure there is in stringing beads!
Easy and fun for all ages and abilities -
we are going to try Loom Bands next...!
Wednesday 9 July 2014
Printable Quiz - William and Thomas - What are their Surnames?
Here are twenty for you to work on, with your groups - ten of each name
Quiz - William and Thomas - What are their Surnames?
If you want more of my Quizzes - all Printable with Answers, have a look at my eBook 41 Easy Printable Quizzes with Answers
Nothing better than a good quiz, over a cup of tea, to stimulate and share memories. Enjoy!
Friday 27 June 2014
Make Fun Summer Hats Collage - Tutorial!
Fun Summer Hats Collage! |
This week we decided to celebrate Summer (at last!) by making some Fun Summer Hats Collages.
Easy for any age or ability and some striking results - quite the thing for Ascot we believe!!
What you will need...
A4 sheets white printer paper
What you will need...
A4 sheets white printer paper
Decorative paper / thin card for hat
Embellishments - cutouts of flowers, butterflies, buttons, ribbons, bows - these can also be the kind you stick on gift parcels - glitter and anything else you have on hand...
Glue sticks (any glue really, but the sticks are less messy and dry quickly)
Double sided adhesive pads to attach bows etc
A4 sheet of card to glue the finished hat onto
How to make it...
Print out the Hat Template
Turn your print over and draw the same shape on the other side of your paper.
Easy way to do this is, is to hold it against a window so you can see see through the paper...
Now work on this side (your drawn hat outline)
Cut strips/shapes (whatever you want) of decorative paper/thin card and glue them across the hat shape - overlap each piece and go over the edges of the hat shape line.
When this has dried, turn your paper over and cut out your hat from the shape on the back of your sheet.
Here are some Flower Templates you can use
When you are happy with your hat, stick it onto an A4 sheet of card, at a jaunty angle and stick something in the corner to finish it off!
And here are some of our hats we made at Mencap...
Have fun with your group as we celebrate Summer!
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Sunday 15 June 2014
Our South African Wall Mural is finished...
The super-imposed flag on the map of SA was created by glueing on small screwed-up pieces of tissue paper and the ocean using flat sheets of tissue.
Our class loved choosing and colouring-in the animals and of course Nelson Mandela had to be included - plus Rugby!
To complete the frame we strung coloured pasta "beads" in loops down the sides and across the bottom edge.
Having just returned from a trip over there, I can say that South Africa is a beautiful, vibrant country with friendly people and so much to see and enjoy...
Thank you South Africa!
Monday 2 June 2014
Felt Owls and Hearts for Fund Raising - Tutorials
As we are always looking at ways to raise funds for Mencap, I have been working on some craft and sewing that we can sell.
If you would like to make some of the same, I have put together a tutorial.
Felt Owl
You will need...
Felt - main colour
If you would like to make some of the same, I have put together a tutorial.
Felt Owl
You will need...
Felt - main colour
(2 pieces) is 14 x 13cms
Felt - Scraps of other colours for wings etc
Googly eyes (or buttons)
Ribbon - 40cms
Glue
Embroidery thread
Batting/Wadding - approx 13 x 12cms
How to make...
Cut out your felt pieces as per the pattern
Felt Owl Pattern
Plus a triangle of felt for the beak (not on the pattern)
Take one of the main pieces and attach the wings,
leaving about 1/2 cm of body showing on the edges as per below.
Use 3 strands of embroidery thread and a simple running stitch
For the patches I used blanket stitch.
Stitch the "feathers" between the wings. (see on final photo)
but about 1cm smaller all round.
Attach the back to the front body using blanket stitch
and at the same time
stitch in the folded piece of ribbon, between the ears.
Glue on the Googly eyes (or buttons) and glue on the felt beak
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Felt Hearts
You will need...
Felt - main colour (2 pieces) is 15 x 15cms
Felt pieces - buttons - bows - embellishments to decorate.
Ribbon - 28cms
Batting / Wadding approx 14 x 14cms
How to make...
Cut out two felt hearts from pattern
Heart Template
Decorate one heart with felt flower, buttons, bows or any other bling.
Cut batting in heart shape, but about 1cm smaller all round and lay on back heart and put front heart on top.
Stitch around edge (I machine stitched, but can be done by hand if preferred) catching a loop of ribbon into centre top.
Trim with pinking shears for a zigzag edge if so desired!
Hope these felt crafts help you make some funds for your group...
Saturday 31 May 2014
Some Easy Card Fridge Magnets
Card Fridge Magnets
The coloured card we shaped into "Labels" and punched a hole centre top.
After decorating with stickers and bling we finished some with a name, initials and a ribbon.
On the other side of the card, we stuck strips of self-adhesive magnetic tape (we got ours from eBay) and they were ready to be popped onto the fridge for everyone to enjoy!
Try making yours!
We are also making a new Wall Mural - this time on the theme - South Africa! Having just been there for a short holiday, visiting family, it seemed a good idea to bring some sunshine back to UK!
So watch this Blog - will be finished in a few weeks time...
Children in South Africa enjoying paddling!
Friday 16 May 2014
Try Volunteering to Help the Elderly and Others in Your Community
When one sets out to volunteer, the main objective appears to be, to give your time and expertise to others who need it. The remarkable thing about volunteering is the gradual realisation, that actually, this is not a one-sided affair after all.
You gear yourself up to be the "Giver" and are constantly surprised at how much of the time, you are actually the "Receiver"...
The receiver, of not just of knowledge or practical know-how, although it is inevitable that you will learn the truth of the saying "The more you teach, the more you learn".
It is also the experiencing of the completeness you feel in your existence, through sharing and in giving of yourself to others.
Volunteering seems like doing some sort of work for no pay, or any other kind of remuneration. Actually volunteering should not be related to employment at all.
Volunteering is a social, community function, which should be carried out at some time by us all...as a moral duty.
There is no getting away from the fact that we need employment in order to live our lives, house, clothe and feed ourselves and our families.
But apart from that, we need to care for each other in our community, by giving of ourselves and our time, in any way we can.
No community can thrive and grow without volunteers. There is not enough money to go around to pay someone to do every job that needs doing.
A community with no volunteers, would not have many of the facilities that we take for granted, such as Day Centres, Guides, Scouts, Sports Clubs, First Aiders, Charity Shops and many more. Have a look around your local area - talk to people, search online, visit day centres, schools, hospitals, charity shops, churches - you will be amazed at how many volunteers are needed to keep your community going.
Decide on what you would like to help with. It is far better to volunteer to help with something that interests and appeals to you.
A volunteer, with passion for what they are doing, is a treasure indeed!
The world is burdened with many problems at this time - we can't help everyone, but if everyone helped someone, wouldn't the world be a better place?
Wednesday 23 April 2014
Celebrating St George's Day - England's National Day
Tuesday 1 April 2014
Classic Books - An Easy Printable Quiz - Fill in the Adjective and Author!
This quiz should appeal to all book lovers, but especially those who love the old classics.
Each of the ten questions has two answers - "Fill in the Adjective in the Title" and then "Who is the Author?"
Here is the link - with Answers in case you get stuck...!
Classic Books Quiz
Enjoy the challenge and if you want more quizzes for your group do have a look at my eBook 41 x 10 Easy Quizzes with Answers
Saturday 15 March 2014
Easter Bunting to Celebrate Spring! Tutorials!
We also printed bunny pictures (loads to be found on Google) which were coloured-in and stuck on.
Below, the black flags have been decorated with Easter die cuts (found on eBay) and pom poms.
The chicks we bought ready-made and made them a "nest" with two small paper plates. See here how to do this.
For more Easter ideas click on the Easter button at the top of my Blog - have fun with your groups...
Friday 28 February 2014
Printable Quiz - Fill in the Gaps - Capital Cities of the World...
This quiz is about Capital Cities of the World - but to help you along I have given you some of the letters in each of the city names.
Here is the link - Quiz and Answers!
Capital Cities of the World
If you want more quizzes for your groups have a look at my eBook -
Loads of fun, with a variety of Quiz subjects...
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