We've got some crafts to try at home!
1 of 6Top DRAWER
My son needed a new set of drawers for his bedroom, so I decided to give my daughter’s old ones a makeover. I spray painted each drawer using leftover paint. Once dry, I screwed in some plain drawer handles that I bought for £4 and it looked like a completely new piece of furniture. My son was thrilled with the result.
Amy Atkinson, Bolton, Gtr Manchester
2 of 6Melting moment
I have six hanging baskets and when I water them, the water just runs straight out of the bottom. So now, I put a tray of ice cubes in the top of my baskets, and as the ice slowly melts, it gives my plants a good drink.
Patricia Howcroft, Wetherby, W Yorks
3 of 6Paw-some WORK!
I decided to try to make a scratching pad for my cat. I cut an old box into strips, which I then
rolled up, securing the ends with tape as I went. When the roll was big enough, I drew around it to make a base out of another piece of card, which I also taped in place. To finish it off, I glued leftover wrapping paper around the side. It may not be as pretty as a shop-bought one, but my cat loves it. She even fell asleep on top of it!
Sarah Sculpher, Yate, Glos
4 of 6BERRY clever
I love strawberries, especially when they’re in season over the summer months. But removing the stalks can be a fiddly task. However, I’ve discovered the perfect tool for the job — a drinking straw! Simply push the straw through the fruit from the bottom, and the stalk pops out of the top.
Lynne Vickerstaff, Derby
5 of 6BUM-believable!
I wanted to buy a buggy organiser and couldn’t believe how expensive they were. But then I had an idea. I bought a bumbag instead. It clips on and off the handles easily, has lots of different compartments for all your bits and bobs, and is much cheaper than a special buggy bag. You can also use it as a bumbag to keep your hands free for the little ones.
Kate Simner, Newhaven, E Sussex
6 of 6Give it the SNIP
Whenever I buy clothes, they usually come with those hanging ribbons attached. I decided to cut some of them out, but rather than throw them away, I wanted to make something with them. I put the ribbons together and threaded a bead on each end, which I secured with a knot. It makes the perfect bookmark.
Linda Keen, Sheffield, S Yorks