With Christmas fast approaching, my attention is turning to wrapping the gifts I have bought. What better way to finish off those gifts, than with beautifully handmade gift tags. Here are the instructions for 6 handmade gift tags to try. These are not complicated to make, so get the kids involved and have a go.Continue reading “6 Handmade Gift Tags to try”
Category Archives: It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Beaded Star
These beaded star ornaments are a great decoration. If you don’t have any wire, you can try with waxed cord. I had a go at both and found it far easier with the wire. Using wire will also mean it holds its shape better when its hanging on your tree. Setting Up Start by threadContinue reading “Beaded Star”
Hot Chocolate Bombs
These hot chocolate bombs are the perfect cosy treat for chilly winter days. They could also make the most amazing gift. Especially if your kids have created a beautiful Sharpie Christmas Mug as well. Place a tasty sphere into a mug and pour on hot milk to see them slowly melt and the tiny marshmallowsContinue reading “Hot Chocolate Bombs”
Santa Treat Pots
These cute little Santa Treat Pots are a cheap and effective craft. Another great idea to create a homemade gift for someone, and a great decoration to refill each year when the treats are gone! Turn you flower pot upside down. Spread a ring of glue around the base, and start wrapping the red yarnContinue reading “Santa Treat Pots”
Sharpie Mugs
Personalised mug make great gifts. Especially when the kids decorate them. My eldest is doing a few Sharpie Mugs as gifts this year. She takes such pride in the decoration. It makes the gift that much more special when they have thought carefully about it themselves. So here are the basics to create your ownContinue reading “Sharpie Mugs”
Make a Gift Bag from Wrapping Paper
Remember that wrapping paper your kids so lovingly made? Well here is another use for it. Make a gift bag from wrapping paper. Measure the size of bag you would like, by placing there paper loosely over your gift. Fold the paper in half and tape the entire length of the seam. Fold the bottomContinue reading “Make a Gift Bag from Wrapping Paper”
Make your own Wrapping Paper
My lot love drawing. Especially my two year old. We have a roll of wide paper at home. Im not sure where is came from, but its great to tear off a strip and let them draw. It has lasted us years. Get your kids to decorate some of this roll to make your ownContinue reading “Make your own Wrapping Paper”
White Chocolate and Cranberry Cookies
These cookies should be quite soft when they are taken out of the oven so that when they cool down they are crisp on the outside but moist and chewy inside. Method
Easy Felt Poinsettias
Poinsettias are a great symbol of Christmas. And these easy felt poinsettias are a stunning decoration. Use them around your house, add them to headbands, or add them to the gifts you give to family and friends. Start by downloading my poinsettia template here: Cut 1 large flower, and five petals from your felt fabric.Continue reading “Easy Felt Poinsettias”
Festive Bird Feeders
The birds need a little helping hand this time of year, so why not get the kids involved and make up a festive bird feeder treat for your feathery friends I have found two different bird feeder ideas for you to try. Im sure the birds will love either, so why not give both aContinue reading “Festive Bird Feeders”