A four-step guide to dyeing and decorating eggs for Easter. Read on to find out how!

Read all about the history of mosaics and find basic instructions on how to create your very own here! Get crafty and DIY stunning mosaics onto almost any surface!

Every household should own a sewing machine, and a mid-range electronic sewing machine is the go-to choice for beginners. Read on to find out what features your sewing machine must have.

Once you have learned to use a sewing machine and work from a pattern, you will be able to create original garments that fit you perfectly.

Create your own art. There are a number of techniques you can use to decorate an ostrich egg, let's explore!

Your knitted, crocheted or sewn creations can become a source of extra income.

The dividing lines between tapestry, needlepoint and embroidery are still reasonably clear in the domestic crafts field, but are becoming increasingly blurred in the artistic community.

Soap making is catching on as quite the DIY fad. Those who make their very own soap will tell you that homemade soap feels better, smells better and in general has more character to it, compared to commercially manufactured soap. So here is a handy guide to making your own soap.

For a vibrant pop of colour for your living spaces and for making your home feel cosy and lived-in, there is nothing like a classic quilt.

Ever since the 1940s, the tote bag has been a popular fashion accessory. It is a simple, straight-sided bag with large carry handles that can be used by everyone from school kids to grandparents.

Wood carving is an absorbing and challenging hobby for people who like to work with their hands. With basic tools, some practice and a large dose of patience, wood carving can grow into a deeply rewarding activity.

Art-based hobbies can be wonderfully engaging and reveal a hitherto unknown creative side of ourselves.

The word crochet comes from Old French, meaning hook and refers to the technique of making fabric from yarn strands, using a hook.

Doll making as a hobby can be surprisingly engaging and creative, keeping you engrossed for hours together.

It can be expensive to buy jewellery to go with every item of clothing you own. So how about making your own? Yes, you read that right! You can make your own jewellery, right at home, with some basic jewellery making supplies and a little bit of practice.

The idea of creating a scrap book goes back to the 15th century, when commonplace books were a popular means to save and display favourite recipes, letters and so on.

A sheet of paper, cleverly folded, metamorphoses into a bird, animal, flower or just about anything you desire, the wonder of origami!

Crochet, the well-known needlecraft, derives its name from the same French word meaning hook. Crochet became popular in Europe in the 19th century, though its origins may go back in time to South America, China and Arabia.

Anyone with a streak of creativity will vouch for the immensely engrossing nature and healing effects of painting, drawing, sculpting and other forms of artistic expression.

The ancient Romans used mosaic craft as spectacular floor decoration. The Byzantine era had cathedrals with brilliant, glowing mosaic icons. Now, you too can try your hand at this age old craft. Its fun, fairly easy and gives surprisingly good results even if you do not have an artistic bone in your body!