Make a chinese lantern

Decorating the home in cobwebs, pumpkins and novelty skeleton bones always adds to the Halloween spirit, and who can say no to some more fun things to furnish the house with for the spooky festivities

■ Pastel rainbow plush fabric 70x45cm ■ Pink glitter cuddle plush fabric 30x29cm ■ Mint cuddle plush fabric 33x15cm ■ Yellow cuddle plush fabric 36x27cm ■ 1-2mm thick wadding fabric 28x15cm ■ Dark gre

■ Outer fabric (for Base Circle): 35x35cm ■ Lining fabric (for Base Circle): 35x35cm ■ Outer fabric (for Flap): 14x20cm ■ Lining fabric (for Flap): 14x20cm ■ Outer Fabric (Cord Channel): 6x110cm ■ Cor

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Enjoy a last summer hurrah in your garden by loving it long into the night. Just add smart lighting, cosy layers and relaxed seating

Use bright cotton yarn to make colourful summer bunting