Brainwaves weekly: crafts to try at home

I wanted to sew some seeds, but I didn't have a greenhouse to protect them from the elements. Instead, I washed out some old milk bottles, filled them with soil and popped the seeds inside. As the seedlings sprouted inside the bottles they were safe from the wind and rain. Once the weather improved, I planted them out. Lindsey Kilburn, Dodworth, S Yorks

When my cat Jack passed away, I didn't know what to do with his ashes. But, then, my craft group set a challenge to make the best use of leftover material. I found some bits and pieces of fabric and made a cat cuddly toy. I left a small hole, popped his ashes inside and sealed the hole. I've had mixed reactions to my craft creation, but I love it. Beryl Furze, Stamford, Lincs

I had an empty jam jar that I wanted to turn into a light. I found a pack of sunflower napkins, took off the top layer and placed it on to the jar. Then I used Mod Podge glue to paste the sunflower picture on to the glass until it was covered. I tied a ribbon around the neck, then popped a set of string lights inside the jar to give it a nice warm glow. Karen McGuire, Cleethorpes, Lincs

My daughter Grace wanted to make a unicorn piñata. We spent the afternoon decorating cereal boxes and toilet roll tubes with wrapping and tissue paper. Once all the glue had dried, we filled the piñata with sweets. Then Grace bashed the piñata with a bat to get all the treats out. It was great fun! Samantha Locke, Morden, Gtr London

I needed a new place to store my jewellery to help keep it tangle-free. When I was out shopping one afternoon, I bought a set of self-adhesive hooks. Back home, I stuck them on the inside of my wardrobe door, before hanging my necklaces from them. Now, it's much easier to match them with my outfit. Sharon Campione, Burnley, Lancs

The ventilation hole in my bedroom has a strong draft on a windy day, so I decided to create a cover. I used a blank canvas from my daughter's art supplies. Then I cut some strips from coloured paper and wove them together. Finally, I secured the strips around the canvas with a hot glue gun. My new canvas is easy to remove and didn't cost a penny. Liena Keistere, Hull, E Yorks