Simply ornamental

One way to celebrate your pets this Christmas is by putting them at the top of your tree! Any furry friend lover will adore these tree toppers. Choose between a cat and a string of twinkly lights, or

Make this fancy four-legged friend for a little one this Christmas

We are big fans of stocking up for seasonal occasions and these 3D winter woollies cards by Heather are just the thing! Stitch the full set and make into cards so you have them to hand to send greetin

Step one Lay the organza on top of the satin with wrong sides (WS) together. Sew around three edges with a 1cm seam allowance, using a 0.25cm stitch length. 01 Step two Trim the organza seam allowance

■ Any lace-weight cotton yarn in white ■ A 1mm (US 12/6) hook ■ 4 beadable earring hoops, 40mm ■ 4 fishhook-style earring hoops ■ 4 jump rings, 3mm ■ Needle-nose pliers ■ Spray laundry starch or white

Step one Lay the two larger pieces of felt on the table with the short side facing towards you. To create the house shape, first measure 42cm up from the bottom on each side and create a mark. Make a