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If you love sparkly Christmas lights, but want a way to keep them fresh throughout the year – or if you’re looking for a quick crafty present for a January birthday – look no further! Why not add flowers to fairy lights? If you have a favourite craft or origami paper, you can make it [...]
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Paper chains are even easier to make than bunting and are perfect for brightening up any Big Lunch or seasonal event. All you need is old newspapers, magazines or coloured card, some scissors and a stapler. Strips of old fabric or even holey plastic bags also are great for creating a quirky version of the [...]
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Table cloths don’t have to be plain – have a bit of fun learning how to decorate your own table cloth and use it for any event from Christmas to your Big Lunch. It’s a good activity for adults and children, so invite your friends and neighbours round for an artistic collaboration. You will [...]
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Whether they’re for Halloween, Bonfire night, Christmas or your Big Lunch here’s our how to guide for making your own paper lanterns. You can share photos of your lanterns on Facebook, Twitter or Pinterest What you’ll need: Coloured paper, scissors, glue, tape or a stapler. Instructions Fold a rectangular piece of paper in half lengthways, making a long thin [...]
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Word has reached us that some of our veteran Big Lunchers are planning their next events, this time to celebrate the London 2012 Games (such as the Big World’s End Lunch in Chelsea). It is only days to go until London makes history by hosting the Olympics for a third time, so get ready to [...]
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Everyone can be Kings and Queens in your community with these fabulously royal Jubilee crowns! What you need: Scissors Cellotape Coloured card – you could also use old newspapers, cereal boxes To decorate: Cotton wool Chocolate or sweet foil wrappers sequins, glitter, or anything sparkly you can find! Instructions: To make a [...]
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Taking place across the UK and Republic of Ireland, Voluntary Arts Week is a chance for amateur arts and crafts groups to show off their activities – and encourage other people to join them. Run by Voluntary Arts, the development agency for amateur arts and crafts participation, Voluntary Arts Week will take place e from [...]
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With the first batch of Big Lunch Packs sent out to Big Lunchers across the UK, many of you will have already spotted our fab new bunting template. The perforated sheets make homemade bunting even easier to create, and also contain some handy tips and ideas to inspire you. With 117 days to [...]
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This weekend lots of you will be embarking on some ghoulish fun with family and friends in your neighbourhood. What better time to either meet your neighbours for the first time or just get re-acquainted with them as you trick-or-treat around your local streets in fancy dress! The Big Lunch team and the Eden Project [...]
Big Jubilee Lunch 2012, an Eden Project
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