Upcycling And Diy

Play kitchens and alternatives to plastic play food
Children love role play. They especially like to carry out activities that happen in the home. With mum and dad carrying out an equal amount of chores at home, it is no wonder that play kitchens are a hit both with girls and boys. Keep reading for some fun ideas to create a play kitchen and how to steer away from plastic food.

How to make a yarn hat ornament
If you are a crafter, it is more than likely you have scraps of wool too short to make anything out of them, so this project enables you to use up material. You will need two items only to make a yarn hat ornament: wool and a spent loo roll.

How to Make Christmas Baubles from Light Bulbs
If you are a normal human being with a life, you probably haven’t replaced or even got rid of those old light bulbs. If you want to find a new purpose for them, click through to learn how to make some baubles!

How to Make Mason Jar Christmas candles
If ever there was an everyday object that found a new purpose in life, it is the Mason jar. Keep reading if you want to make a Christmas candle out of a jar!

Making Your Own Christmas Decorations and Gifts Is Easier Than You Think!
Preloved member Rachael is a keen crafter and loves sharing her tips and creations to anyone who will listen. Today she discusses DIY Christmas decorations and gifts – they are easier than you think!

10 Alternatives to Wrapping Paper
While Christmas is, to many, the most wonderful time of the year, it is also the most wasteful. Do 5 minutes of mystery justify the amount of wrapping paper we use? We don’t think so. Here are 10 ways to present a gift without wrapping paper.

Consider Eco-friendly and Sustainable Gifts This Christmas
This year has seen a raise in minimalism, zero waste, and a strive towards a more environmentally aware way of life. As we move away from consumerism and get on board with charities, nothing quite beats the excitement of opening a present on Christmas morning. Check out 10 gifts for the environmentally conscious.

6 Unthreatening Pranks for Halloween
In the spirit of pranking people, but not destroying private or public property, nor making them feel threatened to the point of a fight or flight reaction, here are some pranks you can play on people this Halloween.

7 Caravan Hacks for Your Next Trip
When you pack everything and live like a tortoise for anything between a weekend and a few weeks, you get inventive. Keep reading to find out about some of our fave caravan hacks.

7 Inspirational Caravan and Campervan Makeovers
While the dream is to get a caravan fit for use, the reality is that caravans that have already been renovated or customised will be more expensive. You don’t necessarily have to buy “a project”, but a slightly dated caravan will allow for a makeover that won’t break the bank.