Craft

Your own set of bright eyes! Print Out 2 copies, cut out, stick up + share. #lunchladybrighteyes

(from just a piece of paper!) A zine, pronounced zeen (just like the end of the word magazine), is a homemade publication. There are no set rules for making zines. A zine can be about anything you’re interested in. Really! There are all kinds: fanzines (a zine about something or someone you love), cooking zines, […]

[ TAKE OFF ] [ STAY HOME ] [ ACT OUT ] [ ROAM WILD ] This cardboard craft series is from issue 3 of Lunch Lady magazine. To shop the print mag go here For more great content follow us on Instagram HERE and Facebook HERE ///

LEAF-THREADED BUNTING You will need: • freshly picked leaves, in a variety of shapes and sizes. Nothing too ‘waxy’, as these can be hard to paint • paint (acrylic or gouache works best) • paintbrushes • small stick • string  • water to rinse out brushes 1. Lay out your leaves. 2. Paint the leaves. […]

We partnered with cleaning experts Koala Eco to make this handy home guide to essential oils! Learn about some of the most powerful oils and how to use them including what works best for dreaded lice, nourishing your hair and creating calm before bed. Introducing Eucalyptus, Lemon Myrtle, Peppermint, Rosemary, Mandarin and Lemon Scented Tea Tree! Download our handy pocket […]

pineapple 1. Slice off the leafy green top and remove all fruit. Carefully remove the bottom layers until you see the root buds. 2. Place in water for 2 weeks to form roots. 3. Plant in a pot of soil. You’ll see growth in the first few months but it will be 2–3 years before […]

The Rules of the Game. For the same reason that it’s hard to talk about the rules of dice, it’s hard to lock down what counts as ‘classic’ dominoes. Nobody knows exactly what the original rules were and now there are simply too many variants. However, the version known as Straight Dominoes is a good, […]

Story stones make beautiful presents. Make small sets for friends to take home instead of lolly bags at a party. HOW TO MAKE + PLAY WITH STORY STONES How to make: Making story stones involves a bit of basic DIY. Bigger kids will love to help out or make their own set of stones. You […]

In your garden, there are good bugs and bad bugs. The bad ones are pests like aphids, slugs and caterpillars, which munch holes in your precious plants and help themselves to your veggies. The good ones are beneficial bugs like ladybirds, bees and ground beetles, which feed on the pests and pollinate flowers. Attract more […]

Download your RAD lunchbox notes by Beci Orpin here:

You will need: • boler template (download above) • colour pencils or markers• scissors• craft knife• glue or double-sided tape  *This template has some fiddly cutting and assembling and is best done as a shared child/adult activity 🙂 Directions: 1. Colour in your template using coloured pencils or markers. 2. Cut out along the outside […]

BASIC PLAYDOUGH RECIPE • 2 cups plain flour (all-purpose) • 1/4 cup Dutched cocoa (if making chocolate playdough) • 2 tbsp vegetable oil • 1/2 cup salt • 2 tbsp cream of tartar • 1 1/3 cups boiling water • few drops of your choice of food colour (or natural food dye)  • few drops […]