There are some days where you just need a little inspiration for how to keep little bods and minds occupied. So have been trawling through some fabulous blogs for new and creative ideas to share here.
No Mess Marble Painting by Inner Child Fun…
Kids and mess go hand in hand some times and it is not something I am too phased by but then when I see an activity like this, I do get excited. I mean, you actually can have it all occasionally

No Mess Marble Painting
Plasticine Stamp Printing by Filth Wizardry…
This craft is pure genius! It opens the doors to creativity, is easy and inexpensive and the ideas are endless. Filthy Wizardry illustrates just how creative and fun this can be to perfection!

Plasticine Stamp Printing
Raised Salt Painting by Housing a Forest…

Raised Salt Painting
Making Gak by Make It and Love It…
Something called Gak must be fun to play with
My daughter saw the picture of this and demanded that we make it right away!

Making Gak
Tinfoil and Sharpies by Housing a Forest…
(For those not familiar, sharpies are a brand of fine point permanent marking pens)

Tinfoil and Sharpies
I love this Rainy day paper craft by Tokketok. So easy, simple and inexpensive and of course, yours and your little one’s imaginations can literally run wild…

Rainy Day Fun
Rainy Daze Activity Sticks by How to Nest for Less are a great way to mix things up and let the kids have a choice of what activity they would like to do (or be surprised by if they aren’t reading yet
)…

Rainy Daze Activity Sticks
Home made finger paints are great cost savers and fun and safe to make too. Here is a great recipe and tutorial from Easie Peasie…

Home Made Finger Paints
Have fun trying new things with your kids, whether it is getting them to help you make something or use something you have made for them. Enjoy
Lots of love x