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Inspired by our glitter star hair clips, this star garland is a fun, calming craft for kids that adds a sprinkle of magic to any space. Perfect for adding a special handmade touch to parties, bedrooms or crafty corners, or as part of your child's art collection! Our freebie includes 3 different sizes of star templates, an instruction sheet and a patterned colouring sheet too! Click below to download the pdf: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/23muuk4i5n0gc9u2zymc9/Star-Garland.pdf?rlkey=5gtxdo1kao9ng5c9caqvwg6dq&st=hwtdfupv&dl=0 Don't forget to tag us on social media (@aisforalicecostumes) if you make one, or sign up for the newsletter for more freebies! For more magic stars, check out our glitter star hair accessories and magic wands!

There’s something special about wings. Whether it's fairies, angels, or make-believe creatures, wings always seem to spark joy and wonder. For children, they open the door to magical adventures — and for us grown-ups, they bring back memories of childhood play. Wings in Storytelling and Folklore Wings have always had a place in the stories we tell. Think of Icarus flying too close to the sun, or faeries in Irish folklore flitting between worlds. Angels are symbols of light and protection. And who can forget Tinkerbell or the Tooth Fairy? When kids put on wings, it’s not just a costume — it’s the beginning of a new story. Why Wings Matter in Play Wearing wings can transform a child into: A butterfly flitting through a garden A fairy queen ruling a magical land A superhero with the power to fly A forest creature on a woodland adventure This kind of imaginative play is brilliant for building confidence, creativity and storytelling skills. It helps children explore ideas, feelings and characters in a playful, safe way. How We Make Our Wings All our wings at A is for Alice are handmade in our Birmingham garden workshop. We use soft felt and comfy elastic straps — so little ones can move freely and happily. They’re UKCA tested and designed for ages 3–7. You can choose from a full rainbow of colours — and match them with crowns, masks and wands to make your own special set. A Fun Game to Try: Let your child design their own set of wings, and give them starting points: “Who might wear these?” “Where are they off to?” “What are their wings made from?” You’ll be amazed at the stories they come up with. A simple costume can unlock a whole magical world.

If you're looking for some alternative suggestions to book reading or colouring in, here are a few suggestions you might like! I can't promise it won't be messy, but it should spark some creativity and fun! Litter Monster! Extreme Baking! X Factor! Water Science! Box Town! Rain Dance!

Looking for a fun way to spark your child’s imagination? Download our free Story Dice printable – a simple yet magical tool to encourage storytelling, creativity, and laughter. Story Dice Free Printable - Click to download! Just print, cut, and fold to create your own set of dice featuring playful ideas inspired by nature, adventure, and fairy tales. Roll the dice and let the words guide your next tale – perfect for rainy afternoons, classroom story time, or bedtime giggles. Ideal for ages 3+, these Story Dice are designed to support language skills, creativity, and collaborative play. Use them on their own or pair them with our handmade costume accessories for even more imaginative adventures. Download yours now and make story time a little more magical.

Download your free colouring in sheet here, and celebrate the sun, the summer and the great outdoors! Click the image to download!

Follow along with the tutorial video to create a fabulous woodland crown - perfect for outdoor adventures and creative costumes! You will need: Foliage from the garden Sticky paper tape Strong, ribbon or yarn Scissors Hole punch DIY woodland crown tutorial

Celebrate a birthday, summer solstice or just the joy of being outside with a magical fairy themed party. Here's my top ideas for picnic food with a woodland fairy twist! Magic Wands Create delicious fruit skewers in rainbow colours and finish off with fairy dust (aka icing sugar!) Forest Flower Salad Do like the woodland spirits do, and enjoy delicious edible flowers like nasturtiums and violets in a crisp salad! Fairy Cakes Decorate cupcakes with icing, sprinkles and tiny stars for little elves and fairies - they could even decorate them themselves! Sparkling Spritz Mix up a delicious spritz of pink Lemonade and decorate with herbs and fruit - stir in some edible glitter for extra sparkle! Pizza Pinwheels Add some swirling magic with these easy pizza Pinwheels - create various flavours for everyone to enjoy! Star Snacks Use a star shaped cutter to create a starry DIY snack station - cut bread, wraps, ham and cheese and let the guests build their own! Fairy Bread no fairy party is complete without this Aussie classic - buttered white bread and sprinkles!

Open-ended play is when children use toys in unlimited ways - guided by their imagination, not instructions. There's no right or wrong way to play, just creativity, curiosity and fun. Costumes don't tell the whole story, they can leave space for the child to write it themselves. Instead of fixed character Disney princesses or Marvel superheroes, opened ended dress up play let's your child become anything they can imagine. Wings, wands, crowns and capes are all perfect story starters, these simple pieces can spark big adventures. They encourage role play, problem solving, language development, and emotional exploration. Dressing up can invite children outdoors, to make potions, rescue frogs, gather feathers and tell stories in the garden. Choose thoughtfully designed items with quality materials that will last beyond a single party. They're not just costumes, they're part of your child's creative toolkit. Let your child tell their own story, explore our full collection of open-ended dress up pieces - made to spark magic, stories and adventure.

There’s something utterly enchanting about a child discovering a wildflower in the garden or on a walk — tiny petals clutched in sticky hands, turned into fairy soup, flower crowns, or even treasure for a woodland creature. At A is for Alice, nature is one of our greatest inspirations. Whether we're designing forest fairy wings or glittering wands, we believe children’s imaginations bloom best when they’re outdoors — and wildflowers make the perfect storytelling companions. Here are five of our favourite British wildflowers to inspire magical nature play this summer. 1. Daisies Simple and iconic, the daisy is often the very first flower a child picks. Their sturdy stems are ideal for threading into chains, making daisy crowns for fairies, forest kings, and brave explorers. Play ideas: Make daisy chains for dolls and soft toys Press into summer journals Pairs perfectly with: Our Woodland Crowns or Gold Glitter Star Wands. 2. Buttercups The bright yellow glow of a buttercup under the chin is a nostalgic joy for many of us — and for children, it becomes a “sunshine spell” or a way to tell if someone’s secretly a fairy in disguise. Play ideas: Use petals as "gold" in treasure hunts Stir into mud kitchen creations for pretend sunshine potions Draw and colour your own pretend buttercups for indoor play Pairs perfectly with: Our Rainbow Crowns and Gold Glitter Accessories. 3. Clover This soft, fluffy bloom is a favourite for bees and a brilliant prompt for pollinator play. Encourage little ones to buzz like bees, collecting pretend nectar and imagining life in the hive. Play ideas: Bee role play with bee headband and wings Count how many bees visit one patch of clover Invent stories about a fairy bee queen or magical garden Pairs perfectly with: Our Felt Frog Mask and Floral Bee Headband. 4. Yarrow With its frilly, feathered leaves and clusters of tiny blooms, yarrow feels both delicate and ancient. Historically used in folklore and medicine, it invites children to concoct potions and elixirs. Play ideas: Mix into a pretend woodland potion Use the stalks as "swords" for fairy duels Press flowers to make midsummer bookmarks Pairs perfectly with: Our Cream Felt Crown and Woodland Animal Masks. 5. Cranesbill Delicate and cheerful, cranesbill blooms in shades of pink, purple and blue and is often found tumbling through cottage gardens and hedgerows. Its rounded petals and soft scent make it perfect for flower potions and fairy perfumes. Play ideas: Collect fallen petals for “perfume” or fairy tea Create tiny bouquets for dolls and animal toys Use the distinctive leaves in rubbings or prints Pairs perfectly with: Our Pink and Purple Glitter Crowns and Star Headbands All of these flowers can be found in UK parks, gardens, or countryside paths — perfect for a weekend adventure or a slow afternoon in the garden. Just remember: teach children to pick responsibly, leave plenty for pollinators, and be careful around unknown plants (like foxglove). Add a wand, a crown, a pair of wings, and a head full of stories — and you’ve got everything a child needs for a summer of imaginative play.

It's World Bee Day on May 20th, so in honour of our stripy little friends, I've got a cute bee themed craft for you! I really enjoyed a little bit of rock painting today, creating these sweet little bee pebbles. This is such a nice easy craft to do with your kids - I used paint pens (these ones are £6 from The Works) but this would work just as well with acrylic or poster paint, or even nail varnish. Just make sure you let each layer dry before doing the next so you don't end up with a smears. You've then got some cute garden decorations, plant pot friends, small world creatures or the start of a counting game! Enjoy! 🐝 Bee Pebble Craft Tutorial

Take the quiz to find out which whimsical woodland creature best matches your child’s wild and wonderful personality! What’s your child’s favourite way to spend a rainy afternoon? a) Creating elaborate mischief with cardboard and glue b) Jumping in every single puddle c) Reading books and asking questions you can’t answer d) Rearranging the Lego collection in size order e) Making tiny fairy homes out of leaves and acorns. How would their teacher describe them at school? a) Clever and a little bit cheeky b) Energetic and hard to keep in one spot c) Quietly watching, then suddenly knowing all the answers d) Focused and dependable – also possibly running the classroom e) Sweet, dreamy and occasionally found staring out the window What’s their snack style? a) Eats only if it’s “the red one” and arranged just so. b) Crumbs everywhere, may have eaten half the playdough too. c) Brings their own spoon for yoghurt, thanks very much. d) Has a snack rota and reminds you of it daily. e) Only eats when reminded, ideally picnic-style on a blanket. You lose sight of them at the park—where are they? a) Up a tree, plotting something b) In the water, of course c) Watching the ants build a colony d) Organising a group game with rules they made up e) Sitting under a bush with a dandelion crown What phrase are you most likely to hear from them? a) “I have a GREAT idea…” b) “Look what I can do with this glass of water!” c) “Actually, according to my book…” d) “We need to make a list.” e) “Do you think the moon can hear us?” Mostly A - The Fox Mostly B - The Frog Mostly C - The Owl Mostly D - The Badger Mostly E - The Deer

From fairy forests to wedding aisles, there are so many sweet and imaginative places for little ones to wear a floral crown. Here’s a sprinkle of inspiration for your next celebration or adventure… Where would your little one wear theirs? 1. At a Wedding – As a flower girl or a special little guest. 2. At a Birthday Party – Especially garden, fairy, or princess-themed celebrations. 3. In the Garden – For everyday play that feels a little more magical. 4. At a Festival – Music, arts, or seasonal family festivals with a boho vibe. 5. On a Nature Walk – Paired with a basket for foraging or fairy-spotting. 6. At a Photoshoot – Whether it’s for a birthday, seasonal theme, or family portrait. 7. At a School Play or Performance – When the costume calls for something floral or fairytale-like. 8. At a Storytelling Event – Or while dressing up as a favourite book character at home. 9. At a Seasonal Celebration – Like May Day, Easter egg hunts, or Midsummer fun. 10. At a Christening or Naming Ceremony – As a gentle, nature-inspired accessory.