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?
Friday 11 October 2013
Wall Mural - Autumn!
Our Art and Craft group at Mencap (Braintree) made this lovely Autumn Wall Mural - inspired by Shaun, our group leader.
Having decided we wanted a lake and a few hills in the Mural, it then followed that we needed to put in Nessie - the Loch Ness Monster...!
So this became a Scottish Autumn Wall Mural complete with Loch Ness, Nessie and don't you love the Sunset!
The whole background is made from torn pieces of coloured tissue paper glued onto large sheets of white paper. (the whole mural is about 4 x 8 foot) the trees were painted on white paper and then cut out and glued on. All the leaves were made by painting real leaves on the underside with poster paint and then pressing them onto white paper and when dry, cutting them out. All the other creatures and footballer (!) were then coloured-in and stuck on as well...
It took us three afternoons to put together but we were thrilled with the result...
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!
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