Brainwaves weekly: crafting at home

I was worried about the stray cats in my area getting cold in the winter. So I got some empty cardboard boxes from the supermarket, covered them with a waterproof plastic lining. Then I cut holes to create a little entrance and filled the boxes with straw. Now they've got somewhere cosy to sleep.Marie Godlova, Liverpool, Merseyside

I was about to throw away my children's old magazines and colouring-in books, but then I realised how many unused pages they contained. So I cut them out, then put them into a folder with some crayons to create a brand-new colouring book for my kids.Amy Atkinson, Bolton, Gtr Manchester

I couldn't get away to Greece this year, so instead, I turned my back garden into my own little taverna. I used a stencil and some blue paint to add Greek-inspired drawings to one wall, then hung a shower curtain with a Mediterranean scene on it to the other. Shame I didn't quite get the hot weather!Angharad Edwards, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion

After I'd recently decorated my bedroom, I wanted to revamp my bedside table. First, I removed the drawers, then I sanded the unit and painted it to match my new colour scheme. Finally, I had leftover wallpaper from my decorating to line the inside back of the unit. I think the result is fantastic! Lynn Kenyon, Warrington, Cheshire