These crafts can be used to create many items for personal use or use within the home, including wall hangings, cushions, bags, quilts, playmats, toys, scarves and hats.
Craft skills
Craftwork is the use of personal skills to design and create objects that are both beautiful and useful. A well-designed craft item will look attractive, be fit for purpose and have a high standard of workmanship. Craftworkers need the following: • The ability to design • Skill with their hands (good ‘manual dexterity’) • An artistic eye • A good imagination • The ability to explore different options, implement ideas and take actions
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New from old We all have stuff that no longer serves any purpose around the house, but we still have trouble getting rid of it because it is still in good form, or might come in handy in the future, or just has sentimental value. However, if you are creative enough, you can solve the problem by re- purposing, upcycling and reusing your old things. As well as serving a purpose again, repurposed items add a touch of creativity and uniqueness to the home and avoid waste.
