Hobbies & Craft
Instructions for making decorative items and personal accessories using various techniques. Articles include seasonal decorations, home textiles, candles and artistic projects.
How to Make Your Own Natural Fabric Dyes
Make your own fabric dyes from garden plants and hedgerow materials to create rich, natural colours for cotton, wool and linen.
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 Candles
Making soy candles at home is cheaper, cleaner and more eco-friendly than buying them, and you only need basic supplies to get started.
Make Your Own Christmas Crackers
Make your own Christmas crackers at home with toilet roll tubes, paper, and simple fillings to create personalised gifts for the table.
Make Your Own Christmas Decorations
Make festive decorations at home with simple recipes and recycled materials instead of spending money on store-bought ornaments.
Make Your Own Christmas Stocking
Make your own Christmas stockings with simple sewing, a special keepsake that's fun to create with the whole family.
Make Your Own Cushions
Sew your own cushions using recycled materials and fabric scraps, with simple techniques even kids can learn and master.
Make Your Own Easter Decorations
Make Easter decorations at home with simple materials and involve kids in easy crafts that cost almost nothing.
Make Your Own Embroidery Patterns
Design your own embroidery patterns instead of being stuck with shop-bought options that don't match your style.
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 Gift Wrap
Cut down on waste and save money by making your own gift wrap at home.
Make Your Own Guitar Strap
Make a custom guitar strap that fits your style and neck using fabric, basic sewing, and simple decoration techniques.
Make Your Own Halloween Costumes for Kids
Hand-sewing devil horns and tails with kids using stuff you have at home makes Halloween costumes fun and budget-friendly.
Make Your Own Jewellery
Making your own jewellery lets you create custom pieces that match your style, whether you prefer classic elegance or bold designs.
Make Your Own Mosaic
Turn boring plant pots and garden pieces into beautiful mosaic art using simple materials and recycled tiles.
Make Your Own Musical Instruments
Make tambourines, drums and other instruments at home using paper plates, cereal boxes and stuff you already have.
Make Your Own Perfume
Make your own signature scent at home with simple ingredients like flowers, oils and vodka.
Make Your Own Pinhole Camera
A pinhole camera lets you photograph without a lens, teaching you how exposure and composition actually work in photography.
Make Your Own Play Dough
Make homemade play dough with simple kitchen ingredients for a cheap, non-toxic alternative to store-bought brands.
Make Your Own Pot Pourri and Air Freshener
Making your own potpourri and air freshener from natural ingredients keeps your home smelling good without synthetic chemicals.
Make Your Own Puppets
Making puppets at home keeps kids entertained while they learn to create with felt, socks, cardboard tubes and household scraps.
Make Your Own Recycled Art Supplies
Turn old crayon stubs and scrap materials into usable art supplies for kids with these simple recycling ideas.
Make Your Own Recycled Paper
Turn old paper scraps into usable recycled paper at home with basic household items and simple techniques.
Make Your Own Tablecloth and Napkins
Sew your own tablecloths and napkins affordably with fabric scraps and basic sewing skills for any occasion.
Make Your Own Tote Bag
Make your own stylish, durable tote bag at home with basic sewing supplies and fabric scraps.
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 Washing Powder and Fabric Conditioner
Skip the chemicals and make your own washing powder and fabric conditioner safely and affordably at home.
Make Your Own Website
You can build and launch your own website in a day without coding skills, here's what you need to know.
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.
Quick and Easy Handmade Invitations
Create beautiful handmade invitations on a budget with smart design tips and cost-saving shortcuts.
Simple Curtains to Make Yourself
Making your own curtains is an easy first sewing project that blocks light and drafts while adding style to any room.