Use an oblong piece of paper and turn it into a funnel shape. Attach a handle and you can hang it on someone’s door with flowers, blossom, and sweet smelling Lilac ..a happy awakening present to this beautiful month of May.
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Mayday Songs – Spring Ribbon Dancing
Preview(opens in a new tab) This is the month of MayingSkip skip skip to my LouRound and round and round we go Round and round and round together Rhythm names using a ribbon Ta a a a whole note ,semibreveTa a ta a 1/2 notes ,minimsTa ta ta ta 1/4 notes, crochets Tete tete tete tete 1/8 quaversTekaContinue reading “Mayday Songs – Spring Ribbon Dancing”
Spring Stinging Nettle Soup!
Young fresh nettles can be collected from January onwards until approximately April. Don’t harvest older nettles! This is a surprisingly delicious and nutritious plant to pick during the Spring when it is young and not stingy! It is very rich in iron and other minerals and tastes very like spinach. Cut the head of theContinue reading “Spring Stinging Nettle Soup!”
Easter pictures of new life !
Jesus Christ is risen today. Hallelujah.
Mustard and cress grown in an egg box
You can grow seeds in a jar, a carton or an egg box or even an egg shell! (You could also use grass seeds in the end of some tights to make a hairy funny head!)
Cane basket making
This is a satisfying craft as it uses such nice material. It isn’t difficult if you follow this post. You can use a cane basket for Easter eggs or as a table display. I use 2.5 mm thick cane which you can order from craft shops online. You don’t need to use a wooden baseContinue reading “Cane basket making”
How to make chickens and bunnies from a knitted square
These little knitted projects are a wonderful preparation for Spring and Easter. I loved looking after chickens as a child as well a knitting. I have used wool from my parent’s sheep so this is truly holistic. You can buy hand spun wool and / or the kit to make these projects on Etsy fromContinue reading “How to make chickens and bunnies from a knitted square”
How to make a bag cord
How to thread the cord through the bag
Sewing a bag
Simple sewing projects : a bag, an apron, a pillowcase and a washbag are examples of things you can make easily once you can sew by hand or with a sewing machine. You can use materials you like either new from a shop or favourite old clothes. How to make these simple sewing projects byContinue reading “Sewing a bag”
Very simple origami paper heart
I hope this photo sequence will show you how to make this lovely little origami heart. (Guess what ?! It’s Valentines Day soon!) Here is the link to a more complicated heart for those who want something even more challenging!
The Poffley Education Resource page 