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Fall in love with linocut

A type of relief printing, linocut is created by removing material from the surface of a linoleum block using metal gouges. Susan Yeates’ book, Beginner’s Guide to Linocut (£9.99, Search Press) shows you how easy it is to achieve professional-looking designs at home, compared to some other printing techniques. You’ll learn about the essential tools and materials, before delving into 10 print projects to practise your mark-making skills, from pattern samplers to gift wrap.

GREAT VALUE

Black slimline trolley, £28, Dunelm

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STORAGE TROLLEYS

SCANDI STYLE

GoodHome Natural and White Oak storage trolley, £42, B&Q

INDUSTRIAL VIBE

Botania Green metal wheeled trolley, £93.50, Maisons du Monde Create linocut print designs for fabric and labels

MAKE IT yourself Check out the latest workshops, books and making must-haves

MAKE YOUR OWN SOAP

It’s safe to say we’ve all been washing our hands a lot more in recent times, so why not save on plastic containers of shop-bought soaps and sanitisers by making your own? Join Natural Soap Workshop for an online DIY Hand Sanitizer Soap Course you can take at your own pace. For just £30 you’ll have access to seven natural soap formulas to make at home, including video demos, fun quizzes and print-and-keep info, so you’ll never run out of soap again. Enroll at naturalsoapworkshop.com.

TRY YOUR HAND AT… DIGITAL CUTTING

For traditional crafters, the idea of digital cutting might seem to be lacking in creativity, and even cheating a little! But in reality, the creative possibilities are unlimited as these intuitive machines can cut, write and score unique designs onto a vast array of materials, including cardstock, fabric, iron-on vinyl and foam. The machines can be a little pricey, starting from around £150, but once you’re set up with materials, you’re sure to become addicted to personalising anything that stands still long enough. Cricut Joy digital cutting machine, £179, Hobbycraft, syncs up to your smartphone WANT INSPO? TRY CUTTING MACHINE CRAFTS BY LIA GRIFFITHS (£11.99, CLARKSON POTTER)