If you’re spending more time inside during the colder, darker months, why not try your hand at something new? It’s the ideal time to have a go at upcycling furniture…

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The beauty of crafting is that you know you’ll be creating something that’s unique, and not to be found in any shop. There’s no reason, though, that you shouldn’t cheat…

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This time of year can be a bit challenging, with less-than-perfect weather and lots of long, dark nights. If you fancy having a go at something crafty, making your own homewares is…

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Fancy learning a new skill? In our hectic times, crafting is becoming more popular as a way of easing stress. Neuroscientists are beginning to investigate how crafting that requires a…

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Interested in crafting but not sure how to get started? We take a look at the best beginners’ books on the market. Once you’ve chosen the type of craft you’d…

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If you’re anything like us, your hands will be suffering at this time of year. Cold weather, housework, chemical cleaning products and cooking can all take their toll, resulting in…

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Most of us have an old jar of sticky honey lurking at the back of a kitchen cupboard, but we could be making more of this incredibly versatile substance than…

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If, like me, you’re not the most organised of people, you might find that during the summer your house doors are held open with anything from piles of books to…

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