Beth Shearing
Turn an old jumper into chic Christmas items
Santa Stocking An old jumper can be transformed into a charming stocking, perfect for stuffing with gifts on Christmas morning. You will need: ✤ Textured or patterned old jumper ✤…
How old socks can become a jar cover or arm warmers
Have a couple of pairs of old socks you no longer wear? We suggest getting creative by turning them into some fun items that will come in handy over the…
Watercolour painting: Paint your own Christmas cards
Watercolour painting is so fun – especially when the technique is used to make festive greetings cards. You will need: ✤ Card blanks – ours measure 15cm square ✤ Watercolours…
Elegant tea light craft ideas
Frosted jars This project will take you around 24 hour, including drying time. Skill level: A bit more tricky You will need: ✤ 3 jars ✤ Sticky-back plastic vinyl ✤…
Snowman pom pom wreath to make
Skill level: Easy-peasy Measurements Wreath: Approximately 30cm/11¾in in diameter Snowman: Approximately 9cm/3¼in long Materials 3 x 100g (280m) balls of Hayfield Bonus DK (100% acrylic) in White (961)* 30cm polystyrene…
A paper wreath with berries to make
Create this eye-catching wreath, which will last and last, simply by cutting leaves and berries from scraps of paper. It’s a great project to entertain the kids over the Christmas…
How to turn twigs into chic Christmas decorations
We share three fun and festive craft ideas made using twigs. Top trees These rustic-style trees look great on a side table or even grouped together as a centrepiece. Either…
How the Gruffalo became a character kids love
The Gruffalo has been a favourite character of kids around the world for many years now – and he’s so recognisable with his quirky looks. The prickly beast with sharp…
Fabulous ferns
Lush ferny foliage can bring low-maintenance splendour to shade, and when mass-planted will allow you to transform an otherwise drab area into a leafy, tranquil paradise where you can sit,…
What to do about urinary incontinence
Up to a third of women ‘leak’ occasionally, and over three million regularly experience urinary incontinence (UI), especially as we get older. But we tend not to talk about it,…
How to marble stationery
To prepare surfaces before you marble You will need: ✤ Alum powder ✤ Shallow rectangular tray ✤ Paintbrush ✤ Acrylic gesso ✤ Acrylic paint ✤ Masking tape ✤ Pencil For…
Strictly Come Dancing 2016 celebrity contestants revealed
It’s time to dust off your sequin frock as Strictly Come Dancing is returning to our screens very soon. And to celebrate the programme’s launch, show hosts Tess Day and…
Meet The Great British Bake Off 2016 contestants
The Great British Bake Off is back for a seventh series. And for the popular BBC show’s 2016 installment, there are 12 new contestants ready to battle out in the…