Ideas for Handcrafted pieces

Recycled fabric - bags and scarves or absolutely anything you can imagine

T-shirts - t-bags, pyjama cases, peg bags

Jumpers - cardigans, tank tops, waistcoats, cushion covers, hot water bottle covers, bags

Ties – patchwork style or woven cushions

Floral/patterned cotton - aprons (kids), gift bags, carrier bag holders, handkerchiefs, shoebags

Wool/tweed tartan -shopping bags, hand bags, door stops

Scraps of fabric/ribbon/trimmings - corsages, bunting, patchwork, decorate picture frames, decorate flowerpots/jars, decorate notebooks and diaries

Headscarves – cushion covers

Kids skirts/trousers - bags

Trousers/jeans - bags, skirts

Fleeces - cushions, hot water bottle covers

Socks - sock puppets, dusters

Wellies (kids) - planters, bird feeders

Shoes(baby or toddlers) - mobile phone holder

Novelty t-towels - peg bags, carrier bag holders

Upholstery/heavy curtain fabric - bags, door stops, draft excluders

Old pendants, beads, buttons - new jewellery, bag charms, keyrings

Picture/photo frames/small framed mirrors - decorate with fabric, ribbon, buttons, decoupage,shells

The Japanese art of gift wrapping with fabric

Old wrapping paper - decoupage for photoframes, covering for small boxes, jars

Old gift bags - storage on hooks or shelves

Shoe boxes or other small boxes - cover with fabric, wrapping paper, wall paper, or paint

Jars - storage with fancy labels lids
tealight holders with fancy paper or fabric covering

Flower pots - decorate with fabric or paint

Teacups and saucers – candles. Fill with melted soya or palm wax and a few drops of essential oil (wick required).