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Q. I am complaining far too much about how bored I am this summer, it's getting unhealthy. Do you have any super-fun and crafty ideas that will keep me a happy busy bunny? Thank you!

Pippa

Q. I would love to make a kitsch bag charm or something to sparkle on my gigantic hold-all I use for college, its dark blue with a kitsch cherry print on it I wonder if you have any ideas? Thanks!

Sammie

Q. Hi Heidi,
Can you name any shops in Bristol or areas near there, that you know of, that sell quirky charms and beads? So far I've only found one, but it doesn't always sell the types of charms I'd like to buy. What do you suggest?

Ana

A.Well girls, here is a great summer holiday project to make your own charms! You can be as outlandish as you like and you can make them into all sorts of crazy accessories. This project uses something you may remember from your childhood, Hama beads. You can pick them up cheaply in most toy stores and from loads of craft places. There are also tons of ideas for different projects on the Internet. Just type 'Hama' in to google. Louise our crafty intern has devised some great little accessories using these fabo beads here’s how!

You will need an iron and some hama beads and a hama board (available from most toy stores) You will also need a glue gun, jump rings and pliers depending on what you want to do with your finished hama charms.

1. position your Hama beads on your pin board in your desired shape, don't be afraid to experiment, go wild! If you are unsure wear to start there are loads of sites offering ideas for Hama projects with patterns to follow. Remember don’t worry if you go wrong just tip your beads off and start again.

2. position your beads on the board until you have a finished design you are happy with, you can fit as many different designs as you like on the board as long as the are not touching.

3. Follow the instructions on your Hama pack for ironing your designs (remember if you are writing words do them backwards)

4. Once your designs are cool you can take them off your board and decide what they are going to be!

5. To make a kooky bangle! Find a reasonably flat plastic bangle with some kind of texture to it (it will help hold the glue better)

6. Use a glue gun or strong superglue; apply a generous amount to the back of your Hama charm.

7. Position your Hama charm on your bangle and hold it firmly until the glue has stuck it down. If you are using superglue you may need to tape it to the bangle until it has set.

8. Oh wow! Look at what you have made! I super amazing bangle that no one else in the world has. These make great gifts, make them for all your friends! YeeHaa!!

9. Make a kickin' necklace by attaching a jump ring through one of the beads and dangling your cute charm from a chain or piece of cord!

10. To make a fabulous bag charm attach a key chain and dangle your creation off your favourite bag.

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Send me pictures of your creations! There is a £20 Heidi Seeker voucher up for grabs for the most inspired entry so get making crafters! I can't wait to see what you come up with.