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 8 October 2013
More Lid Fridge Magnet Ideas!
So many of you have asked for more ideas on making Lid Fridge Magnets so here is another batch...!
For more detail on how to put them together - click on this link...
Lid Fridge Magnet Tutorial
Look amongst your craft stash - you will find lots of different bits and pieces that can be used to make up your unique lid fridge magnets - so be creative and have fun!
Wednesday 25 September 2013
Make a Cone Christmas Tree - Tutorial!
Jo's Cone Christmas Trees from "Things to Make and Do" |
And here is Mine! |
After making one myself, I decided to give you the link to Jo's website "Things to Make and Do" so you could get your group busy making these decorations ready for Christmas...
Here is the link Cone Christmas Tree
There is much more on "Things to Make and Do" so do have a browse around!
Thanks to Jo for sharing her craft with us all...
Saturday 24 August 2013
Quiz - Movie Stars and Singers - Do you know their Birth Names?
Just as well most of us stick with our birth names - just imagine the chaos if we all changed our names, as is common amongst Movie Stars and Singers...
However, we have to admit that Marion Morrison is hardly the name for an enduring American icon, who epitomized rugged masculinity and is famous for his demeanour, including his distinctive calm voice, walk, and height.
So by what name do we know him now??
I have compiled a list of Movie Stars and a few Singers who did change their birth names - you will have to agree mostly in their best interest. Have a look at and see how many you know or can work out...
Quiz - Movie Stars and Singers Birth Names
If you are looking for a supply of Quiz Material for your group, why not have a peek at my
eBook - 41 EASY QUIZZES with Answers
Most are General Knowledge, but have included others
eg Books, Movies, Girls Names, Flowers etc
Not just for Seniors - anyone will enjoy these!
Thursday 22 August 2013
Gorgeous Owl Felt Wall Hanging - Easy Tutorial!
A new Felt Wall Hanging for you all to make - this time we have Owls!
You will need...
An A4 size, rectangle of black felt (or any size or shape, but that is what I used)
Scraps of other colours - for the owls, branches, moon and flowers
Embroidery thread (Use three of the six strands to sew with) and needle
Buttons
Wooden dowel
Ribbon
How to make your Owl Wall Hanging...
Turn over and pin a 2cm hem across the top of your black felt. Using a running stitch, sew the hem down - this is to slip your wooden dowel into.
Cut out your felt owls, branches, flowers and moon - here are the printable patterns...
Turn your black felt backing over and on the other side, stitch your three owls into place.
The easiest way to do this, is to first attach the owl's button eyes. Leave the thread attached at the back of the owl and then stitch it onto the black backing felt, going back through the buttons again.
Place the moon and stitch with blanket stitch (or running stitch will do fine)
Next, take your branches, pin them into position and using a running stitch, attach them to the black backing felt and across the owls, which will hold them and the owls in place.
Sew your buttons onto your flowers and stitch them in place. Attach the three leaves with running stitches.
Slip a wooden dowel (or garden cane does as well) into the upper hem, tie on a ribbon and hang up your Owl Felt Wall Hanging for all to admire...!
Easy to do and a lot of fun. Who doesn't love those big eyes!!
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