Brainwaves weekly: At home craft projects

I wanted to make some glass markers, so friends didn't get their glasses mixed up when they came to dinner. I unwound some paperclips, then threaded two different coloured beads on to each piece of wire. When the beads were secure, I attached the markers to the stems of my wine glasses. Now everyone knows which glass is theirs — and they look good too. June Lomax, Huddersfield, W Yorks

During lockdown, I had a few takeaways. Instead of throwing away the empty food containers, I decided to use them to sort all my bits and bobs. I labelled all the containers with white labels and a marker pen. Then, I sorted everything into the right boxes. Now, I've cut down on waste and got myself organised too. Gary Monaghan, Blackpool, Lancs

My son Frazier, four, had grown out of his wellies, so my dad Colin thought they'd make perfect garden planters. After filling the boots with soil, we put in some strawberry plants. We hung them up in the garden and now we're keeping our fingers crossed for the day when we can enjoy some tasty fruit.Amy Millinchip, Dudley, W Mids

As my hamsters deserved a treat, I filled a chocolate mould with a mix of seeds, oats and water. Then I baked them until they were hard. Once cooled, I gave them to my hamsters to help wear down their teeth. They were a big hit! Krissie Cope, Prestwich, Gtr Manchester

When my local fete was cancelled, I decided to recreate my favourite bingo game. I made a board from long strips of cardboard. Then I covered it in red paper with yellow lettering. Inside the box, I made smaller cardboard squares. Finally, I made a ball from a scrunched-up piece of paper then played bingo in the sun.Tracey Butcher, Worthing, W Sussex

My partner Chris and I have a very small garden, but we wanted to plant some herbs. Instead of doing it in pots that would take up space, Chris had a great idea. He bought a door-mounted shoe holder, which he hung on the back of our wooden gate. We filled each pocket with soil and planted some herbs. Now, we have our very own hanging herb garden.Eve Adams, Castletown, Isle of Man