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Art & Crafts

Art4Fun Pottery Fun

amomentwithfranca · 25 September 2023 · 6 Comments

Recently, we stumbled upon a hidden gem in West Hampstead, London – Art4Fun, a pottery painting studio that we love. As a mum, I'm always on the lookout for fun and creative ways to spend time with my daughters. What we found there was beyond our expectations; it was 3 hours … [Read more...] about Art4Fun Pottery Fun

Filed Under: Art & Crafts, Days Out, Family, Family Life, Review, Reviews

Ravensburger CreArt Painting By Numbers Kit for Children Review

amomentwithfranca · 14 May 2022 · 54 Comments

My eldest daughter, Bella got a cool kit to review from Ravensburger. We love Ravensburger products. We have different puzzles and games at home from them and they are great. She received a CreArt Pawesome Polar Bear Painting By Numbers Kit. She likes arts and crafts, so this kit … [Read more...] about Ravensburger CreArt Painting By Numbers Kit for Children Review

Filed Under: Art & Crafts, Bella, Review, Reviews

10 Christmas Gifts Ideas For Kids

amomentwithfranca · 11 December 2021 · 16 Comments

Following on from my 10 Lovely Christmas Gifts For The Ladies In Your Life post, I thought to also do a list of Christmas Gifts Ideas For Kids. We received a few lovely products to review that we liked a lot, so I thought it could be nice to put them all together here so it might … [Read more...] about 10 Christmas Gifts Ideas For Kids

Filed Under: Guide, Art & Crafts, Bella, Books, Christmas, Kids, List, Review, Reviews, Sienna, Toys & Games

CanvasChamp Personalised Canvas Print Review

amomentwithfranca · 26 March 2018 · 42 Comments

I got the opportunity to review a personalised canvas print from CanvasChamp so I was very excited to give it a try. I love taking photos. My girls are growing very quickly, so this is the only way for me to keep memories alive. One of the things that I have been meaning to do … [Read more...] about CanvasChamp Personalised Canvas Print Review

Filed Under: Art & Crafts, Giveaways, Review, Reviews

Tiny Pop Holiday Heroes: Be A Hero like the PJ Masks!

amomentwithfranca · 22 July 2017 · 7 Comments

It’s Time To Be A Hero! For the next four weeks I’m taking part in the Tiny Pop's, PJ Masks #Holidayheroes activity. Kids who love watching PJ Masks on Tiny Pop can get involved and learn how to be a hero. Just like their favourite PJ Masks characters! Isn't it fun? … [Read more...] about Tiny Pop Holiday Heroes: Be A Hero like the PJ Masks!

Filed Under: Art & Crafts, Collaborative Posts, Film & TV, Home & Interiors Tagged With: PJ Masks, Tiny Pops

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Bundle

amomentwithfranca · 21 November 2016 · Leave a Comment

Since hearing that we are now Offical Bloggers for The Very Hungry Caterpillar we have been rather excited! You can see the lovely badge on our sidebar confirming this. We love The Very Hungry Caterpillar. It is so cute. I mean, who wouldn't like it? As such, it was a great … [Read more...] about The Very Hungry Caterpillar Bundle

Filed Under: Art & Crafts, Reviews, Sienna, Toys & Games Tagged With: Garland, Happy Tin, Jigsaw Puzzle, Junior Duvet Set, Napkins, Scrapbook, Shaped Party Plate, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, The World of Eric Carle

Halloween Makeup Challenge

amomentwithfranca · 25 October 2016 · 62 Comments

A few weeks ago I was contacted by Poundworld to see if I was up for their Halloween Makeup Challenge. The requirements of which was to visit one of their stores to purchase a selection of items from their Halloween makeup and accessories section. I then needed to film myself … [Read more...] about Halloween Makeup Challenge

Filed Under: Art & Crafts, Collaborative Posts, Halloween, List, Tips Tagged With: Halloween, Makeup Challenge

Gel-a-Peel Review

amomentwithfranca · 17 October 2016 · 2 Comments

We received a cool product to review with Bella. It is a great new kids craft brand called Gel-a-Peel from MGA Entertainment. You can design cool accessories to wear like rainbow earrings, sparkly bracelets and neon necklaces. You only need to design, peel, wear and share! … [Read more...] about Gel-a-Peel Review

Filed Under: Art & Crafts, Bella, Reviews Tagged With: Crafts, Deluxe Kit, Designs, Gel-a-Peel, Peel-a-Gel

#PrintingDory with Epson and Disney

amomentwithfranca · 20 September 2016 · 2 Comments

I was recently invited to attend a cool event held in Central London at the amazing Disney Store in Oxford Street, organised by Epson and Disney to talk about the fantastic EcoTank Printer. Epson has created 4 crafting projects together with Disney in the theme of the Finding … [Read more...] about #PrintingDory with Epson and Disney

Filed Under: Gadgets & Technology, Art & Crafts, Events, Reviews Tagged With: Crafts, Disney, EcoTank ET 2550, Epson, event

Interplay myStyle Dangly Charms Review

amomentwithfranca · 22 August 2016 · Leave a Comment

I received the Dangly Charms kit from Interplay to review with Bella. You can make 6 fabulous "bang on trend" projects which can be used as a colourful key-ring, hang from your belt bags and much more. This is part of the myStyle range of products that Interplay is offering to … [Read more...] about Interplay myStyle Dangly Charms Review

Filed Under: Bella, Art & Crafts, Reviews Tagged With: Beads, Dangly Charms, girls, Hand crafts, Interplay, Key Rings, kids, myStyle

Gemmies Design Studio Review

amomentwithfranca · 17 August 2016 · Leave a Comment

Not long ago we were sent a set of Gemmies Design Studio which is a new creative brand from Character Options. Gemmies is the creative brand where a sparkly 3D world comes to life. This proven creative play pattern takes working with beads and jewels to another level as they … [Read more...] about Gemmies Design Studio Review

Filed Under: Art & Crafts, Bella, Reviews Tagged With: Beads, Character Options, Crats, Creations, Crystal Creations, Gemmies, Gemmies Design Studio, Gems, Teddy Bear Crystal

Johnson’s Messy Play Challenge!

amomentwithfranca · 27 July 2016 · 58 Comments

This is the time of the year when we can be stuck at home with the kids trying to think of something to do to entertain them. Messy play is always a great idea as kids usually love that! Anything to do with getting dirty or messy is  our kids' favourite play, LOL! The problem is … [Read more...] about Johnson’s Messy Play Challenge!

Filed Under: Art & Crafts, Bella, Reviews, Sienna Tagged With: Johnson's Extra Sensitive Baby Wipes, Johnson's Gentle All Over Baby Wipes, Jonhson's, Messy Pack, Messy Play, New Dispensing Sytem, Painting, Wipes

Flair 2-in-1 Sticker Magic Review

amomentwithfranca · 29 February 2016 · 23 Comments

Who doesn't love toys? We certainly love them and our girls even more so! When we had the opportunity to review a new toy at home we were all super happy to give it ago! This time we received the super fun Flair 2-in-1 Sticker Magic . … [Read more...] about Flair 2-in-1 Sticker Magic Review

Filed Under: Reviews, Art & Crafts, Bella, Toys & Games, Videos Tagged With: Flair

Toucan Box Review

amomentwithfranca · 8 January 2016 · 121 Comments

If you are regular reader of my blog you will know that I have 2 girls, Bella who is 5 years old and Sienna who is 16 months. They are really active kids and it can be difficult to keep them entertained. I'm really bad at craft but my girls love doing this type of thing so I was … [Read more...] about Toucan Box Review

Filed Under: Art & Crafts, Reviews, Videos Tagged With: Crafts, kids, Letterbox, online service

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