Crafting Tips for Half Term
Half-term is the perfect time to get creative with the kids! Whether you're looking for a fun afternoon activity or something to keep little hands busy throughout the break, here...
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Let's Craft Our Way to Happy Minds: Children's Mental Health Week
This week is extra special because it's Children's Mental Health Week! 🎉 It's a time to think about our feelings, our thoughts, and how we can make our minds...
Decorate Your Stitched Easter Egg Decorations : How to Create Squiggle Pattern
Easter is the perfect time to get crafty, and what better way to celebrate than with a charming handmade stitched decoration? Follow this simple tutorial to create your own unique...
Creative Party Tips: Fun for Kids, Kind to the Planet
We’ve all been there—those bright, crinkly party bags filled with plastic trinkets that either break within hours or end up in the bin. You’ve probably tossed a few, and maybe...
Crafting Love: Creative DIY Ideas for Valentine’s Day & Beyond ❤️💜
Welcome to 'Hearts & Crafts' ❤️💜🫷—our brand new blog post of love-ly art & craft ideas with a heart-shaped theme. Please don't be put off if you're not a fan...
Celebrating 10 Years of Cotton Twist Magic
Wow, I can hardly believe I’m writing this. Ten years ago, I never stopped to imagine what Cotton Twist could become. In the beginning, I simply kept my head down,...
Create Your Own Colourful Stitched Tassel Bookmark
Create Your Own Colourful Stitched Tassel Bookmark Bookmarks are not just functional; they can also be a beautiful expression of your creativity. In this blog post, we'll guide you through...
Make Your Own Spinning Toys
Here are some more instructions on how to make our spinning toys! To start, colour in Whizzers 1 & 2. Then gently push Whizzers 1, 2 & 3 out from the...
How to make a friendship bracelet
Welcome to our how to guide on making your friendship bracelet. We've got step by step images & we've also embedded a video at the end of the post to...
Create the Ultimate Festive Family Craft-ernoon
Looking for a magical way to bring the family together this Christmas season? We’ve got the perfect recipe for an afternoon filled with laughter, creativity, and tasty treats. With a...
30 Days of Christmas Crafts: Let the Festive Fun Begin! 🎄
Hey there! Can you believe it’s that time of year already? Christmas is just around the corner, and I’m so excited to kick off 30 Days of Christmas Crafts! This...
Bring Joy to the Holidays with Free Christmas Colouring Pages!
The holiday season is here! What better way to spread some cheer and keep little hands busy than with free Christmas colouring pages? Whether you’re looking for a fun family...
2024 Christmas Gift Guide 🎄🎁
Welcome to our 2024 Christmas Gift Guide! 🎄 The holiday season is all about creating special memories, and what better way to do that than with a gift that inspires...
Plastic Free Stocking Fillers For Kids
When you’re buying little bits and pieces for stockings, it’s hard not to fall into that trap of buying itsy bitsy plastic items which are 90% packaging, & most likely...
Welcome to Halloween Craft Series 🎃
Hey crafty parents 👻 It’s that time of year again – the spooky season is upon us! Halloween is creeping closer, and if you’re like me, you’re probably already thinking...
Make Back-to-School Magical
Hello, Cotton Twist community! 🌟 As we gear up for another exciting school year, we know that preparation is key. But who says back-to-school shopping has to be all about...