You'll discover brilliant ways to create amazing homemade treasures that save you money while caring for our planet! Our expert contributors share tried and tested projects across crafts, beauty, gardening, food and eco living that help you rediscover the joy of making quality items yourself. Making Your Own is here to help.
Make Your Own Water Butt
Build your own water butt from recycled plastic to save money on watering and prepare for unpredictable UK weather.
How to Make a Green Roof for Your Shed
Step-by-step guide to building a green roof on your shed and enjoying the gardening, wildlife, and insulation benefits.
Tackle Tired Eyes: Make Your Own Cooling Eye Wash
Make a soothing eye wash at home using eyebright to relieve tired, dry eyes from screen time and air conditioning.
Make Your Own Christmas Puddings
Homemade Christmas puddings are easier to make than you think and can become a family tradition worth passing down.
Make Your Own Ginger Beer
Make your own ginger beer at home using traditional methods and recipes that recreate the stronger, more authentic versions your ancestors drank.
Using Honey to Make Your Own Beauty Treatments
Make your own skin treatments with honey, just like Cleopatra did centuries ago to keep her skin smooth and youthful.
Make Your Own Birthday Cards
Make your own birthday cards using simple materials and basic techniques to create personal gifts that people will treasure.
Make Your Own Board Games
Make your own board games at home with just paper, dice, and imagination, a fun family activity that's as entertaining as playing store-bought games.
Make Your Own Easter Eggs
Make homemade Easter eggs with melted chocolate and moulds, though expect mess and imperfect results that still taste delicious.
Make Your Own Fabric Flowers
You can make fabric flowers for hair clips, brooches or home décor using simple materials like fabric scraps, scissors and a candle.
Make Your Own Breakfast Cereal
Skip the expensive store-bought stuff and make your own breakfast cereal at home with basic ingredients like oats, nuts and dates.
Make Your Own Valentine's Gifts
Make Valentine's gifts at home with simple ideas like playlists, photo jigsaws, and more, no special skills needed.
Make Your Own Wedding Favours
Make your own wedding favours with homemade sweets, treats and crafted gifts to save money and add a personal touch for your guests.