DIY crafts

As part of our rebooted Exploring Techniques series, we look at cyanotypes. What are cyanotypes, how does the process work, and how can you create your own cyanotype print?

Learn how to make a cute polymer clay tag to personalise your Christmas stockings with Handmade Retro Jewellery

In this craft tutorial, embroidery artist Nicola McEachran from NDM Handmade shows you how to make a sweet apple blossom brooch using simple embroidery stitches, felt and a handful of sequins.

If you love paper flowers, here’s a fab free tutorial by Lia Griffith. These Double Daffodils crepe paper flowers would look as gorgeous in a wedding bouquet as they would at home in a vase or as part of a paper posy.

We’ve put together 10 fun DIY gifts for teachers that you can make with the kids, so you can treat a teacher to something extra special and handmade.