Hobbies & Craft
Get creative and save a fortune by making your own gifts, wrapping paper, bags, jewellery and christmas decorations. You'll find some lovely ideas here in our hobbies and craft section.
Below are our 21 articles in the hobbies & craft' category:
Whether you’re looking to create your own unique craft piece, or rejuvenate spare wool, cotton or linen, there are an array of natural fabric dyes...
Making your own candles can be a great craft activity for children and adults alike. Making your own soy candles is also a great eco-friendly...
Although many of us look forward to Christmas, sometimes with all the extra expense it can be a struggle. Making your own Christmas decorations is...
Making your own cushions is a fantastic way to recycle old materials for a new, functional purpose. If you need replacement cushions, or are thinking...
Easter time brings with it a great sense of renewal, a sense of things to come and things to look forward to. Easter coincides with spring, when it...
Shop-bought designs can be limiting, especially if you want to embroider something a bit more modern than ducks or floral arrangements! So why not...
There are a couple of very good reasons why you should try to make your own gift wrap. Firstly, it is thought that around 83 square kilometres of...
If you play the guitar, why not make a personalised strap that's as individual as your tunes?
You can make the guitar strap as basic or...
They say that accessories make an outfit. Jewellery in particular can bring class, elegance, and a little something extra to help complete a look....
By making your own mosaic, you'll be taking a lesson in art history. The art of mosaic has been around for centuries. The Romans were noted for their...
Making your own perfume is a relatively cheap, fun and fulfilling hobby. It’s also a great way to develop your own personal ‘signature scent’ that...
Making a pinhole camera is a great way to explore the basic principles behind photography. These days, digital cameras tend to do all the difficult...
Play dough is almost like a staple toy of childhood, and is still enjoyed by many children for good reason! It's fun, it's creative and can be used...
Pot pourri and air fresheners are great ways to not only neutralise or mask unpleasant smells, but also fantastic for helping to create a certain...
Most children love playing with toys such as puppets. The process of making them is a great way to keep kids entertained as well.
Finger...
If you're on a budget or simply don't like being wasteful, then why not make your own recycled art supplies? Getting your children interested in art...
We all know that paper comes from trees, and the more paper we use, the more trees that tend to be felled. Despite the fact that recycled paper is...
It seems that the plastic carrier bag is becoming a thing of the past. Environmentalists and fashion lovers alike are swapping plastic for more...
Making your own washing powder and fabric conditioner is preferable to using commercial products for a number of reasons. You may not realise that...
If you have ever considered making your own handmade invitations, here are some tips to help you save time and avoid frustration. Handmade...
If you’re a ‘making your own’ newbie and you’re looking for a simple but useful sewing project, then making your own curtains is the way to go....
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