Mini Soft Building Blocks For Children

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

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Today is an exciting day as it’s the first time I get to introduce ‘Cherry Baby’ at Cherry Menlove to you all. I know that so many of you out there have children, nieces, nephews, grandchildren and kiddos that you see on a regular basis so this is the launch of my children’s collection.
I’m excited [...]

This Year’s Gingerbread House

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

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So here it is, my Gingerbread House for 2009. I’ve made it early for two reasons.
1, Because I’m obsessed with Christmas
2, Because I like to give you, the reader, a chance to decide whether or not you’d like to make one. There’s nothing worse than being presented with an idea that you would have loved [...]

How to Make a Child’s Pencil Case

Monday, August 24th, 2009

How to make a childrens pencil case - 1 - Cherry Menlove

It is not long before the children will be packing their little ruck-sacks and heading back to start another year of school. This is a great project that may help them to get excited about going back and they can actually use it.
*We used a sewing machine for this project but this pencil case could [...]

How to make a Wigwam for children - by Cherry Menlove

Friday, July 10th, 2009

How to Make a Fabric Wig-Wam for Children - 1 - Cherry Menlove (1)

How to make a Fabric Wigwam for children by Cherry Menlove

What you will need:

Two pieces of 50 x 130cm fabric for 2 door panels
Two pieces of 150 x 130cm fabric for two wall panels
Three broom handles measuring 120cm each
Small ball of yarn/wool (for the ties)
A large darning needle
1.5 metres of your choice of [...]

How to make Red and White Place Mats by Cherry Menlove

Friday, April 17th, 2009

Red & White Felt Placemats 1 - cherry menlove

It’s Friday so we’re getting crafty!
A Super Simple Way to Fashion Some Place Mats!
I can often remember being so pleased to find new craft projects to get my teeth into on a Friday. If I didn’t already have plans for the upcoming weekend then I would be able to head off to the craft store [...]