Best MAD Craft Blog Finalists

Kids love crafty mums, and whether they’re sewing gorgeous fabrics or creating amazing artwork from recycled rubbish, the finalists in our best MAD craft blog category are truly inspirational.  Thanks to our sponsor ELC, the winner of this category will receive a top of the range iPod Touch, and a £100 iTunes voucher. 

1/5: Red Ted Art

Twitter: @RedTedArt

Why We Love It: No matter if it’s wet weather or fine, you’ll find something to occupy you over at Red Ted Art. With top
tips for craft activities and step by step photographs to help you get it right, you’ll soon be turning
your household rubbish into works of art!  Lots of loo rolls stacking up at home?  Red Ted even has an
ebook filled with different projects using the cardboard tubes.

Best MAD Craft Blog Finalists

Kids love crafty mums, and whether they’re sewing gorgeous fabrics or creating amazing artwork from recycled rubbish, the finalists in our best MAD craft blog category are truly inspirational.  Thanks to our sponsor ELC, the winner of this category will receive a top of the range iPod Touch, and a £100 iTunes voucher. 

2/5: Nurture Store

Twitter: @nurturestore

Why We Love It: Over at Nurture Store Cathy is passionate about play and learning.  All the activities suggested on the blog are low or no cost, and all have an educational element as well as being oodles of fun to do together.  Cathy’s a childminder, rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted, and it’s no wonder – the days must fly by with all the ideas she has. 

Best MAD Craft Blog Finalists

Kids love crafty mums, and whether they’re sewing gorgeous fabrics or creating amazing artwork from recycled rubbish, the finalists in our best MAD craft blog category are truly inspirational.  Thanks to our sponsor ELC, the winner of this category will receive a top of the range iPod Touch, and a £100 iTunes voucher. 

3/5: Never Plain Jane

Why We Love It: This blog is anything but plain, with colourful photos of home-made cupcakes and craft projects such as scrapbooking, bunting and even garden decorations.  Whether you want a recipe for foolproof scones or you love Jane’s idea of displaying pictures on a washing line in her kitchen, she’ll take you through it step by step. 

Best MAD Craft Blog Finalists

Kids love crafty mums, and whether they’re sewing gorgeous fabrics or creating amazing artwork from recycled rubbish, the finalists in our best MAD craft blog category are truly inspirational.  Thanks to our sponsor ELC, the winner of this category will receive a top of the range iPod Touch, and a £100 iTunes voucher. 

4/5: The Imagination Tree

Twitter: @imaginationtree

Why We Love It: Anna’s imagination tree holds a wealth of play ideas for your little ones, linking each craft tip or activity to its educational benefits.   With activities grouped into themes it’s easy to find something suitable for your child.  A teacher for ten years, Anna is reassuringly realistic about parenting, admitting to the occasional lazy day in front of Peppa Pig, as well as her impressive crafting!

Best MAD Craft Blog Finalists

Kids love crafty mums, and whether they’re sewing gorgeous fabrics or creating amazing artwork from recycled rubbish, the finalists in our best MAD craft blog category are truly inspirational.  Thanks to our sponsor ELC, the winner of this category will receive a top of the range iPod Touch, and a £100 iTunes voucher. 

5/5: Mary Poppins (Home Sweet Home)

Twitter: @sew_pretty

Why We Love It: When Mary’s not busy with her homemade crafts business, Polka Dots and Posies, she’s blogging about pretties over at Mary Poppins’ Home Sweet Home.  You’ll fall in love with her shabby chic ideas and beautiful photographs.  Mary’s just as delicious in real life, and the nation loved her when she appeared on Bargain Hunt in 2009.