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Newsletter for November 2009

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Instead of trying to fill bags with lots of bits, why not get the kids to decorate their own bag which is a great party activity and will keep the kids entertained for a little while.  They can draw, colour and stick lots of great decorations on to make their bag unique.  No sticky glue mess, just simple colouring and sticking fun.  Its always great to see the end results - usually quite intriguing!  The bag can then be filled with anything they do, make or win at the party with just a few sweeties.

They will be more impressed with their party bag than what's in it!

For more creative Party Bags ideas, visit KidzCraft

I love this time of year, all the school fayres, end of year class performances and plays and not forgetting sports day.  Its my last year of having children at Primary School so its a little sad leaving and moving on into a new era.

However, with all the Summer Fetes around the corner, you may be looking for some craft activities for the kids to try on the day.  A fundraising idea which the kids can enjoy.  Simple, quick and little supervision necessary is probably what you are looking for as well as a profit earning element for the Fundraising Committee.

The following craft ideas may be of help to you:  

       Party Crowns                             Face Masks

These crafts can be simple and fun using a variety of crafty bits for some great sticking fun. 
The Crowns come in a pack of 6 different colours which can then just be decorated.
The Masks are white card which can be painted or use felt tips pens to colour and add some fun decorations e.g. poms, feathers, spangles
After some crafty fun the kids can wear their Crown or Mask around the Fete.
All the necessary craft supplies are available in the KidzCraft Online Shop.

You could even have a Competition for the Best Crown and Best Mask of the Day!

We hope you all have a great time at your Summer Fayres and happy fundraising!

Where did the last 6 weeks go?  Schools out again - half term holiday here we come.  Who knows what the weather will be like, you never can tell but its looking good so far.  Lots of bike rides, picnics, swimming etc ahead.  You may also be looking for something creative the kids can do in their time off school.  Something they can do indoors if the weather is not so good or in the garden if the weather is fine.  I have always enjoyed getting a large plastic table cover out, laying out some paints, palettes, brushes and some bits and pieces for some sticking fun and let the kids use their imagination.  Its great to give them the freedom of art and craft.

If you would like something a little bit more structured then have a look at the KidzCraft online shop for lots of craft activity ideas that you may like to get for the holidays

e.g. kit bags to design and colour with fabric paints and add ribbons and jewels.  Great for sleepover bags! 

 or Face Masks to create a disguise!

and there's more . . . have a look around the shop.

Have a great time with the kids!

Its a popular question we are asked here at KidzCraft.  Customers are sometimes unsure which type of paint to buy for children to use e.g. poster or acrylic.

We recommend 'acrylic paint' for the majority of craft painting activities using wood, paper mache, card, canvas, metal etc.  Its a great high quality water based non toxic paint so its safe for kids to use and easy to wash off hands too with a little warm soapy water.  It provides a great finish on all these materials.  These acrylic paints can be intermixed to create more colours too so the kids can get busy making new colours.  We have chosen a bunch of lovely bright fun colours that we know the kids will love, especially for parties.

Poster paints are great for younger children painting on paper and just having fun experimenting with colours. 

We have noticed recently that a lot of Pottery Cafes are starting to offer more craft activities for parties held in their studios giving their customers more choice.  This is a great idea to entice returning customers.  Fabric Painting seems to be the most popular craft idea that is suitable for these studios.  Holding stock of all the fabric paints, marker pens which can be used for more than one party makes it very economical.  Of course, paint palettes and paint brushes are items that are used for pottery painting parties so no big outlay there.  KidzCraft supply children's t-shirts in 5 sizes from aged 3 to 13, as well as baseball caps and fantastic cotton bags to get creative with together with a wide variety of fabric paints, marker pens and fabric embellishments for that little extra.  A great opportunity then for any Craft Workshop to broaden their children's craft activities party range.