Like all couples, Tineka Smith and her husband Alex buy greeting cards for each other on special occasions. But, they have never been able to find a card that accurately represents their relationship.

This style of hand-painted cards first originated in Persia and came to India with the Mughals. They were adapted to the storyline of the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, with Hindu deities being ...

Over the past 11 years she has hand sewn up to 7000 poppies herself, each of them taking about half an hour to make. “I really love it and I have got so much out of it,” she said.

Why go: A Garden Route go-to with over 150 stalls and a festive vibe. Crafts include mosaic art, leather sandals, hand-sewn dolls and more. Top Tip: Arrive early for shaded parking and first dibs on ...

To really understand the lure of these dolls, you need to hold one. I met Christine, 68, and her husband Steve at The Doll Show in March. With them was Harley – a dark-haired sleeping reborn ...

You can repurpose a tea bag to fashion a floral-patterned "stained-glass window" design for a greeting card ... As for the tools you need to construct the card, have on hand glue, a small paint brush, ...