Store your paintbrushes in a container with a piece of florists' foam. The foam makes an ideal stand for the paintbrushes, so you can identify them easily while...

Always use spray adhesive to hold stencils in place. It will not only stop the stencils from slipping, but allow you to move and reposition...

When brushes are bent out of shape, dip them into Clag glue right up to the top of the bristles, then smooth them back into shape. Dry overnight, then wash the glue from the bristles with warm water...

Use leftover pieces of dress fabric to cover notebooks and diaries. Fur fabrics, velour and crushed velvets make sumptuous covers. The fabric can be glued in place with hot glue from a glue gun, and...

When harvesting flowers for pressing, pick the freshest blooms and wait until the morning dew has evaporated. Then sort the flowers into ones that are fleshy or less fleshy before drying them in you...

Don't use rubber stamps just to decorate cards and gift papers. They can also be used to add a decorative touch to candles, boxes, lampshades and even...

To revitalise old potpourri, sprinkle a few drops of essential oil into the dried petals and mix together gently. Add a few dried herbs from the garden, or buy them in delicatessens or supermarkets,...

Instead of buying an embossing tool for heating embossing powder, use your toaster. Hold the paper, with the embossing powder applied, over the heat source of the toaster, being careful not to hold...

hen looking for inspiration for applique designs, you need look no further than children's colouring books. The graphic designs will make ideal motifs for all sorts of...

Odd shoelaces can be put to good use as stitching holders for knitting. Thread shoelace through the stitches then tie into a knot or bow to secure the...