Tuesday, 17 November 2015 by Irene Hoofs
DIY Hand Illustrated Party Balloons by Anouk van der El from Make History
A quick and easy decor idea to pump up any festive gathering or party!
What you will need:
* coloured balloons that fit your theme
* paint markers (choose colours that will stand out against the balloon)
* optional: Helium (if you would like the balloons to float, alternatively you can tie them to curtain rods or along a string stretched across the corners of a room)
Let's begin!
Step 1: Draw your designs on the balloons.
Step 2: Blow up the balloons/ fill them with helium.
Step 3: As the balloons stretch and fill with air you will notice that your designs become more and more transparent and hard to see.
Step 4: Go over your designs again with the markers to make them more obvious, you can also go ahead and add more designs eg. polka dots, stripes.. or draw outlines of your designs with other colours.
Isn't it easy? Quick and simple so you can spend more time on other crucial details of the party like the ever important catering arrangements.. now off you go to have the time of your lives..
Thank you Anouk for making party decor less of a tedious task!
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Tuesday, 13 October 2015 by Irene Hoofs
Make your own marbled place card holders by Anouk van der El from Make History
These simple marbled place card holders make for pretty table decor and will make every guest feel that much more special!
What you will need:
* black and white polymer clay
* ruler
* optional: paint brushes
* optional: gold paint (or any colour you like)
Let's begin!
Step 1: Mix the black and white clay together to create one mixed marbled block of clay.
Step 2: Using the ruler create cut half way through the block of clay, at an angle so the place card will lean back closer to the table instead of vertically upright.
Step 3(Optional): Cut off the edges of the block to create a clean edge.
Step 4: Bake at 275 °F (130 °C) for 15 minutes per 1/4 in (6 mm) thickness.
Step 5(Optional): Add gold/ copper accents with paint brushes. You can paint on stripes or create paint splatter patterns by flicking the brush filled with gold paint at the block of clay.
Create different coloured marbled place card holders with different colours of polymer clay to suit different end of the year theme parties!
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Tuesday, 30 June 2015 by Irene Hoofs
Make your own surf necklace by Anouk van der El from Make History.
I don't know about you but I'm madly in love with these eye candy marble necklaces (my #1 favourites are these beauties by Zara), handmade from filo clay. On a rainy day, my sons and I started different shapes and ended up making these surf necklaces for cool dudes and equally cool dudettes. Super easy, great for gifts and you can even customise them by stamping a small message or a name on them. Here's how..
What you will need:
* Polymer clay (as many colours as you like)
* Stamps
* ruler or something hard with a straight edge to cut the clay e.g. edge of a file, blunt plastic knife
* satay stick/sushi stick/skewer
Step 1. Pick your favourite colours and mix them as you like. To get the ‘marble effect’ don’t mix them too well as it will become one color again.
Step 2. Roll out the clay until 2-3mm thick.
Step 3. Print out the surf board shapes we prepared for you here and cut out the shape of the surfboard you like. Put it on top of your rolled out clay and cut along the sides to get the preferred shape.
Step 4. Use mini alphabet stamps to stamp a name or little message on the back.
Step 5. Puncture a hole in the top. We used a sushi stick, but you can also use a satay skewer.
Step 6. Bake the clay, pick a nice color thread et voilà!
Thank you Anouk for keeping us cool even in the summer time.
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Tuesday, 23 September 2014 by Irene Hoofs
Make your own soccer-themed treats by Anouk van der El from Make History
The world of soccer gained a lot of fans over this World Cup summer and kids are no exception! Surprise your birthday boy or girls and their friends with these soccer themed treats.
What you will need:
* 25 cupcakes
* 3 paper straws
* green paper
* piece of cardboard or peg board
* two different colours for the two teams
* white Posco (or similar) marker
* 25 small straws or small skewers
* roll of double sided tape
* masking tape
Step 1. Bake as many cupcakes as needed for your kid's treats.
Step 2. Stick green paper on cardboard/pegboard.
Step 3. Draw the lines with white marker as shown in picture. We used the tape rolls to create the circles.
Step 4. Use the holes of the pegboard or create holes in he cardboard for the soccer goal and corner flags.
Step 5. Measure the distance between the goal's holes and fold the straw so it fits nicely. At the bottom, once the poles are inserted, make 4 little incisions and fold to the outside so the straws stay in place.
Step 6. Cut the third straw in four small pieces for the corner poles. Make similar incisions at the bottom and fold to the outsides so they stay in place as well.
Step 7. Use a piece of masking tape to create the corner flags.
Step 8. Use this T-shirt printable and cut out the teams' outfits in two different colors. Stick a piece of strong double sided tape on the inside of one t-shirt, stick the straw/skewer on it and stick the second t-shirt on top. Stick the outfit on a cupcake et voila, you're done!
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Tuesday, 19 August 2014 by Irene Hoofs
Make your own felt flowers by Anouk van der El from Make History.
Surprise the ones picking you up with some nice flowers. Also a great gift for the stewardesses. Guaranteed VIP service for the rest of the flight! Although felt is more durable, you can also use colored paper sheets for the flowers. Entertainment time: 60 minutes +
What you will need:
* sheets of colored felt
* pipe cleaners
* scissors ( remember that scissors are not allowed on planes so precut when flying)
Step 1. Cut felt as shown in pictures
Step 2. Twist around a pipe cleaner
Here are just some alternate ways to create felt flowers. You can make a whole bouquet with different types and colors of felt flowers.
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Tuesday, 12 August 2014 by Irene Hoofs
Make your own cockpit by Anouk van der El from Make History.
Kids love to be involved, so if you are traveling by plane let your kids be the pilots. Great fun for that first half hour when preparing for take off. You can create your own cockpit or use our printable and color/fill in together with your kids. Entertainment time: 30 minutes +
What you will need:
* sheets of paper
* coloring markers
* circle stencil or round shaped object
Step 1. Draw circles and fill in/print cockpit printable.
Step 2. Color and fill in (your route, departure and arrival time etc.)
Step 3. Tape to the seat in front of you.
Click to download the cockpit printable
Have a safe and fun flight!
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Tuesday, 29 July 2014 by Irene Hoofs
Make your own story book from one single sheet by Anouk van der El from Make History.
Let your offspring write and illustrate their first travel novel. All you need is a single sheet of paper and some coloring markers. Entertainment time: 60 minutes +
What you will need:
* sheet of paper
* coloring markers
* scissors (remember that scissors are not allowed on planes so either fold well and tear in a straight line or precut)
Step 1. Fold single paper halfway three times
Step 2. Cut paper in the middle
Step 3. Stand it up
Step 4. Fold it into a book
Step 5. Create your own story
Now sit back and let your little artist get to work!
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Tuesday, 22 July 2014 by Irene Hoofs
Make your own world clock by Anouk van der El from Make History.
Impress your co-travellers and design your own smashing jewelry line! A couple of beads and thread will do but we used some other fun accessories that you might have lying around. Entertainment time: 45 minutes +
What you will need:
* 3 straws
* string (50 cm)
* pasta bow ties
* beads
* scissors (remember that scissors are not allowed so precut the string and straws if you are flying)
Step 1. (Pre)cut string
Step 2. (Pre)cut the coloured straws. We used paper straws but any straws will do.
Step 3. Colour the bow tie pasta in a colour you like.
Step 4. Arrange in any order you like and create a colourful necklace.
Put on the necklace and look like a million bucks as you get off the plane and meet your friends and family at your destination!
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Tuesday, 15 July 2014 by Irene Hoofs
Make your own world clock by Anouk van der El from Make History.
Whether you are teaching you kids to tell the time of want to explain the different time zones you will be traveling to, this is a great simple educational craft project. Entertainment time: 45 minutes +
What you will need:
* White and colored carton
* split pin
* scissors (remember that scissors are not allowed on planes so cut before flying)
Step 1. (Pre)cut a big circle
Step 2. (Pre)cut the hands in contrasting colors
Step 3. Write the numbers 1 - 12 on the clock's face
Step 4. Put a split pin through the hands and the middle of the clock
Then let the educational fun ensue!
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Tuesday, 1 July 2014 by Irene Hoofs
Make your own funny mixed characters by Anouk van der El from Make History
Last week we started our kids travel series with crafts contributed by my good friend Anouk van der El... This week we continue with the second project in this 7 part series... We hope you get a bunch of laughs out of this activity.. We sure did!.. Entertainment time: 30 minutes +
This is probably the simplest of all the crafts in this series but it can be fun and entertaining for the whole family! Great fun for the kids to entertain them while traveling from place to place or in restaurants during meal time.
What you will need:
* sheet of paper,
* coloring markers
Step 1. Fold paper sheet in three
Step 2. Everybody draws a face (can be the face of anything) on the top part. Try not to look at the other drawings.
Step 3. Turn page to middle part and hand sheet over to the next person.
Step 4. Everybody draws a tummy.
Step 5. Turn the page to the bottom part and hand the sheet over to the next person.
Step 6. Everybody draws legs and feet.
Step 7. Reveal the combined masterpieces!
Repeat as many times as you like and see how many different funny mixed characters you guys can come up with!
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