DARKER evenings can make it feel harder to do and see new things outdoors.
But you don’t need to sit in front of the telly. Instead, try starting a new hobby at home.
Here are some cheap and easy activities which can even save you cash . . .
THE WRITE STUFF: Learn to write in beautiful lettering and you can create your own personalised cards and homemade crafts.
Try investing in some brush pens to start — a pack of eight metallic markers is £7.50 from Hobbycraft.
You can then download free lettering practice sheets to help you master the pen strokes from the chain’s website, hobbycraft.co.uk.
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A GREAT YARN: If you get to grips with the classic craft of knitting, you could transform your own clothing collection or make a cosy blanket to cuddle up with on chilly evenings.
You’ll just need a pair of knitting needles and some wool.
At lovecrafts.com, there is currently 20 per cent off five balls of yarn, with plenty of colours and material to choose from.
You’ll find a step-by-step guide on the different needle types and how to cast on at hobbycraft.co.uk.
And you can access plenty of free toy knitting patterns at knittingbypost.com.
TRASH TO TREASURE: Give tired items around the home a new lease of life with a little love and attention.
If you want a bigger project, you could sand and paint a chest of drawers. Or try decoupage, which is sticking patterned paper on items and sealing with a clear top coat.
Decorate anything from furniture to glass bottles and jars.
You can get all types of decoupage paper or simply use offcuts of wallpaper.
A pot of Mod Podge, £4.49 from Amazon, will glue and gloss the paper.
- All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability
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