Paper quilling is so easy for beginners with our step-by-step tutorial. If you’ve never tried paper quilling before, this is the perfect beginner papercraft project to give it a go.…
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How to make: Easter cards with flowers
Now’s the time to start jotting down the list of people you wish to send Easter cards to. But instead of popping out to the shops to buy designs featuring…
Fun craft projects using old books
Folding Flowers This project using old books will take 15 mins for one flower. You’ll be using book page squares, but we’ve shown the technique on plain paper for clarity.…
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…
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 Make: Paper quilling Christmas cards
What is quilling? Quilling has been practised for centuries, but it’s only in recent years that a choice of narrow paper strips have been readily available for use in this…
Exciting ways to wrap gifts this Christmas
You will need: ✤ Selection of wrapping papers ✤ Brown paper ✤ Jute drawstring bag ✤ Baker’s twine ✤ Brown string ✤ Bells ✤ Selection of ribbons – plain, gingham…
How To Make: 3 washi tape craft projects
Get crafty with your little ones this holiday with our fun makes using washi tape These fun projects are so simple, they’re a great way to get creative with the…
How To Make: Christmas animal cards
This is a charming project to work on with children. They’ll love working with the bright colours and fun shapes. To make a selection of sweet animal cards you will…
How To Make: A paper rosette garland
Transform your home or bring a sense of celebration to any occasion by experimenting with colourful paper Do you have a special occasion coming up or are you simply looking…
Christmas wrapping ideas
Using brown paper as the basis, you can create wonderful wrappings with just a few ribbons, twine, jingle bells and foliage You will need: * Brown paper * 12in pack…
How to make Christmas cards
Handcraft these beautiful Christmas cards for your loved ones by using some felt, coloured card and a little imagination To make Christmas cards you will need: Card blanks Felt in…
Gift wrapping ideas to try this Christmas
Here are three ideas for these lovely themes. Best buttons 1 Wrap your present and decorate one end of the parcel with a couple of strips of ribbon and affix…
Creative ways to wrap Christmas presents
Decorate your gifts with a few original flourishes and really impress your family and friends. Take Three Things… Stack little gifts into a ribbon-tied pile to maximise their appeal. We…
Handmade cards for Christmas
These cards will look very special in anyone’s home. Collage Christmas Tree You will need ● 13 x 18cm brown card blank ● A selection of different patterned papers ●…
How To: Die cut a paper Christmas wreath
With our easy step-by-step instructions making your own paper Christmas wreath is simple.
How To: Decorate a Christmas candle holder
Learn how to decorate a Christmas candle holder with a festive village scene, all you need is a little card!
Homemade advent calendar ideas
Be inspired this Christmas with our homemade advent calendar ideas to make and do over the holidays
How To: Draw your own bauble Christmas cards
Homemade Christmas cards have never been more popular. We take you through our step-by-step guide to drawing your own bauble Christmas cards
How To Make: A pinwheel for Bonfire Night
For a safe alternative to sparklers and fireworks, find out how to make a pinwheel that's child-friendly and perfect for autumn