{"id":11952,"date":"2016-03-22T14:21:23","date_gmt":"2016-03-22T14:21:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/?p=11952"},"modified":"2016-10-12T23:05:19","modified_gmt":"2016-10-12T22:05:19","slug":"craft-ideas-to-keep-the-kids-entertained-during-half-term","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/craft-ideas-to-keep-the-kids-entertained-during-half-term\/","title":{"rendered":"Craft ideas to keep the kids entertained during Half Term"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Looking for fun things to do with the kids this half term? Get crafty \u2013 arts and crafts is a great way to keep them busy and get their imaginations whirring.<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n<strong> Half term is upon us again, so it\u2019s a good time to stock up on pens, paper, paints and other bits and pieces for an arty-crafty week with the kids. We&#8217;ve put together our top five children\u2019s arts and crafts so you can get creative!<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"step_num\"><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"step\"><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"step\"><\/div>\r\n<h3>Make your own minion<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\nIf your kids are fans of Despicable Me, why not make your own minions? These characters are so cute and adorable, and you can create your own characters just by recycling a bit of scrap from your home.\u00a0 <strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Make-a-Despicable-Me-Minion-from-a-Cardboard-Roll\" target=\"_blank\">See how to make them here<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.\r\n\r\nYou will need:\r\n\r\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-11959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/minion.png\" alt=\"minion\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/minion.png 200w, https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/minion-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/minion-120x120.png 120w, https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/minion-136x136.png 136w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/> \r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>&#8211; A pencil<\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#8211; A used aluminium foil roll<\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#8211; Sheets of newspaper<\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#8211; Craft Glue<\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#8211; Water<\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#8211; Paints<\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#8211; M-seal \/ milliput<\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#8211; Toothpicks \/ disposable chopsticks<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nBuy all these at <span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"\/StartSaving\/TheWorks.aspx?i=1930\" target=\"_blank\">Hobbycraft <\/a><\/strong><\/span>and get up to 6.5%% back for your kids, plus check out their half terms deals with 50% off.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Make your own lightsaber<\/h3>\r\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-11962\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/light.png\" alt=\"light\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/light.png 200w, https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/light-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/light-120x120.png 120w, https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/light-136x136.png 136w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>Who hasn\u2019t wanted their own lightsaber at some point? Follow <strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Make-a-Light-Saber-Using-Everyday-Items\" target=\"_blank\">these<\/a><\/span><\/strong> simple instructions and the Force will be with you. You&#8217;ll just need:\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>&#8211; A torch with batteries<\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#8211; Some cellophane, white paper and sellotape.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nBuy all these at<strong><a href=\"\/StartSaving\/BandQ.aspx?i=312\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> B&amp;Q<\/span> <\/a><\/strong>and get up to 2% back for your kids.\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Wine cork boats<\/h3>\r\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-11963\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/cork-boats.png\" alt=\"cork boats\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/cork-boats.png 200w, https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/cork-boats-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/cork-boats-120x120.png 120w, https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/cork-boats-136x136.png 136w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>You&#8217;ll never throw away wine corks again! These boats are<strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http:\/\/blogs.babycenter.com\/life_and_home\/water-fun-on-a-hot-day-diy-cork-boats\/\" target=\"_blank\"> so easy to do<\/a> <\/span><\/strong>and your kids will have lots of fun caring them on streams &#8211; or even the bath! To make them you&#8217;ll need:\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>&#8211; wine corks<\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#8211; Cellotape (pick nice colours!)<\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#8211; Toothsticks<\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#8211; Low temperature hot glue gun<\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#8211; A Nail<\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#8211; A hammer<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nBuy your wine at<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong> <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"\/StartSaving\/WaitroseCellar.aspx?i=2930\" target=\"_blank\">Waitrose Cellar<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, your tools at <span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"\/StartSaving\/Homebase.aspx?i=556\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Homebase<\/strong><\/a><\/span> and your cellotape at <span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"\/StartSaving\/Hobbycraft.aspx?i=3305\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>HobbyCraft<\/strong> <\/a><\/span>and get up to 7% back for your kids.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><strong>Make a homemade kite<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-11960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/kate.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/kate.png 200w, https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/kate-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/kate-120x120.png 120w, https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/kate-136x136.png 136w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>It\u2019s surprisingly<strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/livewellforless.sainsburys.co.uk\/step-by-step-guide-to-making-a-kite\/\" target=\"_blank\">simple to<\/a> <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/livewellforless.sainsburys.co.uk\/step-by-step-guide-to-making-a-kite\/\" target=\"_blank\">make<\/a><\/span><\/strong> and just a few items are needed! Here&#8217;s what you&#8217;ll need:\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>&#8211; A plastic bag, the heavier the better &#8211; the ones used for garden rubish are great.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#8211; Electrical tape.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#8211; Two lengths of thin hardwood dowel.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#8211; Some knitting yarn or strong synthetic thread, such as a fishing line.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#8211; A piece of wood or cardboard for the winder.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nBuy all these on<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"\/StartSaving\/Amazon.aspx?i=3266\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Amazon<\/strong> <\/a><\/span>and get 2% back for your kids\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><\/h3>\r\n<h3>Make a plane<\/h3>\r\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-11961\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/plane.png\" alt=\"plane\" width=\"200\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/plane.png 200w, https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/plane-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/plane-120x121.png 120w, https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/plane-136x136.png 136w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>Great fun for everyone, both while making the planes and playing with them! You&#8217;ll need just 4 items. See how to make them<strong> <span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.pleasantestthing.com\/craft-stick-plane\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/span><\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>&#8211; 3 craft sticks<\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#8211; 1 clothespeg<\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#8211; Paint<\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#8211; Glue<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nStock up on crafting kit with <span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"\/StartSaving\/TheWorks.aspx?i=1930\" target=\"_blank\">The Works <\/a><\/strong><\/span>and get 10% back for your kids. 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