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Bring back summer with this pretty homemade cloud mobile

Dream of blue skies and sunshine with this beautiful handmade cloud mobile. You don't have to be a craft expert to make this, it's easy with our step-by-step guide...

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How to make easy Easter pen pots from plastic bottles

These stationary holders are the perfect practical (and cute) craft, and are oh so easy to make!

Cardboard box village

Create this pretty little village out of just a few cardboard boxes and some wrapping paper. Let us show you how, here.

How to make a paper hat

Learn how to make this childhood staple in three easy steps

Christmas tree pinecones

Get stuck into this Christmas pincone craft and transform nature into glittering Christmas trees with this simple guide.

Snowmen tin can bowling pins

These adorable snowmen are a game too, and take just a few household items to make.

Cardboard reindeer head

Transform your house into a hunting lodge using little more than a cardboard box...

Make your own Christmas paper chains

This classic Christmas craft never goes out of style. Paper chains are oh-so-simple to make and are a great way to get the little ones involved in some homemade festive fun.

How to make a toilet roll Santa

Homemade gift tags

Add a purse-friendly personal touch to your gift-wrapping this year with these easy homemade gift tags.

Homemade Christmas cards

Can you believe this homemade Christmas card design takes just 10 minutes?

Cardboard snowflake wreath

Turn paper towel and toilet roll tubes into a pretty hanging cardboard snowflake wreath with this easy Christmas craft.

Homemade Christmas bunting

Add some easy festive cheer to your windows and doorframes with this delightful Christmas bunting decoration

27 of the most amazing wrapping ideas that you can actually do yourself

We've scoured the web to bring you the brightest and most beautiful ways to present your presents - they're all quick, cheap and easy too!

How to make personalised tealight holders

These gorgeous little tealight holders are easy to put together with a little know-how. Lucky for you we're going to share our secrets...

How to make a paper boat

It's time to set sail for a classic crafting adventure with this easy-to-do paper boat… all aboard!

How to make a paper rose

Whip these paper roses up in mere minutes with your mini crafters. We've even got ways to turn these pretty flowers into a whole bouquet of paper prettiness.

Hand painted Christmas art

Help your little ones print a pretty hand painted Christmas wreath picture - the perfect gift for a grandparent!

Homemade wizard wands

Cast a spell this Halloween with this magically easy craft. Any little witch or wizard won't be complete without his or her own personalised spell creator. Read on to find out how to make this wizard's wand from your own back garden!

Halloween witch's potions

Double, double toil and trouble; fire burn and cauldron bubble! Your little witches and wizards will love making these colourful, magical potions in time for Halloween night.

Homemade trick or treat bags

Your kids can stand out from the crowd with these homemade trick or treating bags. Follow our method for customising a plain cotton bag into the perfect accessory for Halloween night

Halloween scary steps

Get ready for Halloween night with these super spooky monster feet. Use our template to create a pair of scary footsteps that your kids can wear on their feet.

Halloween light shades

Follow our simple guide to making these fantastic fright lights out of white paper light shades. With three different spooky designs, this craft will brighten up your house whilst adding a fright factor for Halloween night

Halloween glove goodie bags

Add a ghastly twist to trick or treating goodie bags by encasing the sweets and treats in surgical gloves