Louis (aka Mr Coils - don't ask!) is an avid viewer of the new Aquarium! |
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?
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Wednesday, 31 August 2011
Photos to show you - Aquarium, Louis and Namaqualand Daisies
Wednesday, 24 August 2011
Calendar - September 2011 - St Paul's Cathedral, London
I found this drawing of St Paul's Cathedral in London, on Gutenberg (Public Domain website) and thought you would like to see it on September's Calendar...
I have not put any colour on mine - not sure if it needs any?
Up to you...!
Saturday, 20 August 2011
How to Make a Birthday Fridge Magnet!
Birthday Fridge Magnet |
Instead of a birthday card, why not make a Birthday Fridge Magnet!
Very easy to do - just use imagination - but you will also need...
A photo or picture
Card to stiffen the picture if necessary.
Card to stick on back (I cut, down to size, an old Playing Card)
A peel-off "Happy Birthday"
A magnet (mine is a single magnet, but you can also buy magnets in a strip (self-adhesive) which can be cut to size.) Look on Ebay, you'll find them there.
Glue
Double-sided adhesive pad if using a single unglued magnet.
Mine is a photo of a sunflower cut in a circle (any shape will work) - you can also use a photo of whoever is having a Birthday, to make it really personal, or any picture or painting - parents / grandparents will love a hand drawn picture, by one of the kids...
You can cut pictures from magazines - fashion, wildlife etc.
If necessary, stiffen the picture by sticking it onto card.
Add a peel-off "Happy Birthday" or whatever the occasion - "New Baby" "Happy Anniversary" etc...
Then stick a piece of card onto the back of the photo / picture.
Attach the magnet.
The Back View of the Fridge Magnet |
I hope you enjoy making your fridge magnets with your group of seniors or in fact with any age group - this is something that anyone will have fun doing...