The Creation Station journal
Inspirational Ideas
A little inspiration for your next creative adventure. Craft ideas, family fun and stories from our community.
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Day 19: Craft Your Own Trophy – Children’s Creative Summer Challenge
Crafty trophy for kids! Follow our fun tutorial to design, personalise, and share your own trophy for Day 19 of the Children’s Creative Summer Challenge
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Day 18: Design a T-Shirt That Shows Who You Are – Creative Summer Challenge
Let your child’s personality shine with this fun t-shirt craft for kids! In Day 18 of the Creative Summer Challenge, children can explore screen printing and design a t-shirt that shows who they are inside and out.
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Day 17: Create Your Own Superhero Mask – Children’s Creative Summer Challenge
Create a superhero mask craft for kids in our Creative Summer Challenge! Fun, easy, and imaginative—let your child design their own hero look
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Day 16: Draw or Paint a Self-Portrait – Children’s Creative Summer Challenge
Day 16 of the Creative Summer Challenge brings a fun self-portrait craft for kids. Children can draw or paint in their own style, building confidence and creativity
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Day 15: Create Fun Beaded Flip Flops – Children’s Creative Summer Challenge
Create colourful beaded flip flops craft for kids using painted footprints, beads, and pipe cleaners.
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Day 14: Scrape Art Turtle – Children’s Creative Summer Challenge
Create a colourful scrape art turtle craft for kids using paint, card. A fun Day 14 activity in the Children’s Creative Summer Challenge
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Day 13: Create Your Own Cheerful Postcard – Children’s Creative Summer Challenge
Create a cheerful postcard craft for kids with bright designs and uplifting messages. Fun, creative, and part of the Children’s Creative Summer Challenge.
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Day 12: Make Your Own Ice Cream – Children’s Creative Summer Challenge
Make a fun ice cream craft for kids using paper, foam, or shaving foam! Colourful, creative, and perfect for the Children’s Creative Summer Challenge
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Day 11: Make Your Own Rainbow Craft – Children’s Creative Summer Challenge
Create a quick rainbow craft for kids in just 5 minutes! Fun, colourful, and creative – part of the Children’s Creative Summer Challenge.
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Day 10: Create Your Own Nature Art – Children’s Creative Summer Challenge
Create fun nature creatures with clay, sticks, and leaves! A simple outdoor craft for kids, part of the Children’s Creative Summer Challenge.
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Day 9: Create a Leaf Print Clay Dish – Children’s Creative Summer Challenge
Discover how to make a leaf print clay dish in this fun kids’ craft. Explore nature, spark creativity, and create a beautiful autumn keepsake
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Day 8: Weave Your Own Ojo de Dios – Children’s Creative Summer Challenge
Create a colourful Ojo de Dios with sticks and wool! A simple, cultural craft for kids to spark creativity and mindfulness this summer
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Day 7: Create a Kindness Pebble to Brighten Someone’s Day | Children’s Creative Summer Challenge
Discover how to make a fairy garden with your kids! A fun, sparkly craft from Day 6 of our Children’s Creative Summer Challenge
Read storyDay 6: How to Make a Fairy Garden | Children’s Creative Summer Challenge
Discover how to make a fairy garden with your kids! A fun, sparkly craft from Day 6 of our Children’s Creative Summer Challenge
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Day 5: Make a Recycled Magazine Coaster | Children’s Creative Summer Challenge
Create recycled magazine coasters with our Day 5 Children’s Creative Summer Challenge – fun, easy, and eco-friendly
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Day 4: Make a Recycled Can Garden Minibeast | Children’s Creative Summer Challenge
Create cute minibeasts from old cans! A fun, eco-friendly garden craft for kids in Day 4 of our Summer Creative Challenge
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Day 3: How to Make Recycled Paper Beads | Children’s Creative Summer Challenge
Turn old magazines into colourful paper beads! A fun, eco-friendly craft to boost fine motor skills and spark creativity.
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Day 2: Let’s Make an Eco-Kite! | Children’s Creative Summer Challenge
Join Day 1 of the Children’s Creative Summer Challenge! Create a recycled bird feeder, spark creativity, and share your masterpiece with us
Read story20-Day Children’s Creative Summer Challenge: Holiday Activities to Keep Kids Busy, Creative, and Happy!
Join our 20-Day Children’s Creative Summer Challenge! Fun, screen-free ideas to beat boredom and spark creativity during the summer holidays.
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Day 1: Let’s Make a Recycled Bird Feeder! | Children’s Creative Summer Challenge
Join Day 1 of the Children’s Creative Summer Challenge! Create a recycled bird feeder, spark creativity, and share your masterpiece with us
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Reclaim Your Family Time: Discover the Power of a Digital Detox This Summer 🌿
Sue Atkins, ITV Parenting Queen, Digital Detox for kids, Hewlp getting my child off their mobile, how do I reduce my kids digital time
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Cool Crafts for Hot Days: Fun Ways to Keep Kids Cool in Hot Weather
Fun ways to keep kids cool in hot weather! Try creative crafts, water play, and hands-on summer activities with The Creation Station.
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What Is It Really Like to Run Your Own Creation Station Business?
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to run the UK’s #1 most recommended creative activity franchise, the best people to answer that… are the people actually doing it. Every year, we take part in an independent Franchise Satisfaction Survey run by WorkBuzz, asking our network of franchise partners to share their honest thoughts and experiences. And this isn’t cherry-picked. This is st
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Franchisee of the Month: Claire Parsons | The Creation Station Rainham
Claire Parsons from The Creation Station Rainham is our Franchisee of the Month! Discover how she’s growing her creative business in Rainham.
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