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5 easy DIY crafts to enjoy with your grandkids this Christmas

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Easily reuse your plastic bottles as self-watering planters for your garden

Easily reuse your plastic bottles as self-watering planters for your garden

This easy craft project is a great way to prevent the bins from piling up while beautifying your backyard.

There are plenty of ways to get the most use out of your favourite decorative pieces! Source: Getty Images.

Discover five creative uses for vintage doilies

Discover five creative uses for vintage doilies

Enhance your home with the timeless charm of handcrafted lace, transforming your living space into a cozy, inviting environment.

Enhance your living space with the timeless charm of handcrafted lace, transforming your house into a cozy, inviting home. Source: Getty Images.

Explore five creative uses for vintage doilies

Explore five creative uses for vintage doilies

Enhance your living space with the timeless charm of handcrafted lace, transforming your house into a cozy, inviting home.

Become a sewing pro with these handy sewing tips and tricks. Source: Getty

Stitch your way to success with these the top 5 sewing tips!

Stitch your way to success with these the top 5 sewing tips!

Whether you're honing your hand stitches or aiming to topstitch like a seasoned pro, these straightforward sewing pointers are your ticket to flawless creations with every stitch.

Get creative and entertain the grandkids with a homemade Easter wreath. Source: Getty

Egg-cellent wreaths to craft with your grandkids this Easter

Egg-cellent wreaths to craft with your grandkids this Easter

Spring into Easter with some enchanting wreath crafting, a delightful activity for the whole family!

There are many sewing tips and tricks that can make the task at hand much easier. Source: Getty Images.

From threading to stitching: Clever sewing hacks for effortless crafting

From threading to stitching: Clever sewing hacks for effortless crafting

Sewing can sometimes be tricky but these handy tips will help you produce the perfect garment each and every time.

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Tips on how to store your Christmas lights so they don’t tangle

Tips on how to store your Christmas lights so they don’t tangle

Tired of spending hours untangling your Christmas lights each year? Use these easy storage tips and save yourself the headache.

Craft magical memories with your grandchildren this festive season with these delightfully simple Christmas DIY projects. Source: Getty Images.

Craft some holiday cheer with these 5 simple and festive DIY crafts to enjoy with your grandkids

Craft some holiday cheer with these 5 simple and festive DIY crafts to enjoy with your grandkids

Celebrate the festive season by planning a crafting afternoon with your grandchildren, create lasting memories together this Christmas!

These age-old practices add a warm glow to our festivities, reminding us of the magic in timeless traditions. Source: Getty Images.

Cherished Christmas memories: Rediscovering the heartwarming traditions of yesteryear

Cherished Christmas memories: Rediscovering the heartwarming traditions of yesteryear

Join us on a heartening journey down memory lane as we revisit these nostalgic gems from our past, rekindling the spirit of joy that once defined our holiday celebrations.

The online crochet community is huge with thousands of subscribers. Source: Getty

Crafting connections in the creative community

Crafting connections in the creative community

This blogger talks about the joys of having a tight-knit crafting community and how knitting unites people of all ages in a shared passion.

We've found 10 creative ways to use up those scraps in your sewing cupboard. Source: Getty

Transform your fabric scraps into treasures with these 10 creative crafting ideas

Transform your fabric scraps into treasures with these 10 creative crafting ideas

Sewing cupboard bursting at the seams? We've collated a list of 10 creative ways to use up all those leftover fabric scraps.

The winner of the inaugural Starts at 60 art competition!

The winner of the inaugural Starts at 60 art competition!

The winner of the inaugural Starts at 60 art competition!

The Starts at 60 community has voted for their favourite artwork submitted by the 12 finalists in the inaugural Starts...

Vote now for your favourite creation! The winner will be announced on Thursday, 27 July 2023.

The 12 finalists of the inaugural Starts at 60 art competition

The 12 finalists of the inaugural Starts at 60 art competition

From beautiful oil paintings and pencil sketches to crafts, crochet animals and knitted masterpieces, it's now time to vote for your favourite creation!

Knitting is just one of the crafts that is seeing a resurgence. Source: Getty.

The retro hobbies and pastimes making a modern day comeback

The retro hobbies and pastimes making a modern day comeback

From knitting and needlecraft, to old-fashioned puzzles and baking, these are the retro hobbies making a comeback this year.

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