The Boot Kidz

Hi and welcome to Bootkidz, a small design company based in London. This page has some great ideas for do-it-yourself Christmas gifts and decorations. Christmas tree cookies Ingredients 250g unsalted butter (softened) ½ cup castor sugar ½ tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 egg 3 cups cake flour, sifted   Christmas tree cookies with Troy the dog eating cookies hanging from the Christmas tree Method Preheat the oven to 160C. Cream the butter, castor sugar, salt and vanilla extract. Add the egg and beat in thoroughly. Slowly add the flour and mix in as much as you can with...

The Wellington Monument is located in the Blackdown Hills along the Somerset-Devon border in south-western England. The Wellington Monument was built to celebrate the Duke of Wellington's victory at the Battle of Waterloo with Napoleon's last stand taking place on Sunday, 18 June 1815.  In 2015, Britain marked the bicentenary (200 years) of the decisive battle, which saw the Duke of Wellington, in whose honour the monument stands, defeat Napoleon in what is now Belgium. The Wellington Monument is a 175 feet (53 m) high. It is 80 feet (24 m) wide at the base.  The foundation stone was laid in 1817,...

  Why not save a few pennies by making a lovely charm bracelet for Mom, or just relax and explore your creative side. You'll need:  A length of chain with medium to large links, a little longer than wrist size. A clasp for joining the bracelet ends (preferably same colour as the chain). Beads and charms in colours and designs of your choice. A small pair of jewellery pliers. Ringlets to attach charms to the chain (preferably in the same colour as the chain). Threaders for threading the beads (same colour as the ringlets). These items can be found at...

Categories: Educational, English, Fun Choosing between "mannequin" and "manikin" can be tricky, as both terms have different meanings based on their usage contexts. Here's a clearer, updated explanation to help you decide which spelling fits your needs: Manikin: This term is used when referring to a medical dummy, an artist's figure, or any small representation of the human body, like dolls or marionettes. Its etymology traces back to the Dutch word "manneken," which means "little man." Mannequin: Use this term for full-sized models used in window displays and for clothing display. The word originates from the French term of the...

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