Making string art is a really fun activity to do with children, especially if they like hammering things! They also make really lovely Valentine’s gifts.

Leaf doodling is a really simple and calming activity to do and all you need are some leaves and opaque pens. The thicker leaves from evergreen trees and shrubs found in winter and early spring are lovely to draw on as they are nice and smooth and not as delicate as the wonderfully colourful autumn leaves.

Winter is the perfect time to make a stick wand to add a bit of magic to your winter walks and these heart-shaped wands are really easy to make!