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35+ DIY ideas for +Decorating+Wrapping+ +Giving+Making+Reading+ +baking+ this festive season
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as a child, christmas was always the most magical time of the year, unpacking fragile ornaments and decorating the tree was always a highlight. i don’t remember ever getting a lot of presents, maybe just one special thing that was played with all year. things seemed a lot simpler back then, or it may just be my foggy nostalgic memory. rediscover that feeling of simpler times by ditching that frantic last minute rush to the shopping center and embracing a ‘Handmade Christmas’. i’ve collected over 35 ideas and projects from the My Poppet blog and around the web to inspire your creativity this festive season. happy making
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forget the traditional red and green this christmas, brighten up your home and tree with colours that
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1. advent calendar 2. space invader decorations 3. pom pom wreath
No room f or a tree ? create a string tree on a wall and peg your christmas cards to it. click here for full instructions
e p a t i h s a w h t i w s g e p e t a decor
embrace christmas south of the equator and celebrate with a
Mexican Fiesta
colourful paper decorations and some flea market finds can transform your outdoor space into a festive party zone that works for christmas day through to NYE. read more
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deck the
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garnish your walls with garlands you’ll want to leave up all year long. use foiled paper or metallic fabric for a luxe look for less.
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1. buntings and garlands pattern with instructions 2. paper star garland 3. paper butterfly garland
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crafty books
make great gifts that provide creative inspiration for years to come. treat yourself or a friend to the gift that keeps on giving. click on the covers to buy (affiliate links)
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quick gifts to make in r u o h only one pressed for time? here are six gifts that take less than an hour to make and are super practical too.
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fabric napkins storybook coin vintage hankie fabric covered storybook gift pixel coasters
purse tissue holder coathangers soap
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crochet basket smile banner flower cushion patchwork trivet
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these colourful gifts for the home can be made in just an afternoon. they are all made with upcycled materials so they make great earth friendly gifts with plenty of personality.
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fire up the printer printables are a great way to get creative even if you are ‘craft challenged’. print out your own christmas cards or make some cute reindeer antlers for a little christmas helper. lers here
download ant
t h e s e printable posters make the perfect cards - just reduce the size
click here to download
Gingerbread house candy c ane cak e
baked treats make the perfect gifts for sweet toothed friends and neighbours. get the kids involved for a fun family activity.
Edible^ Gifts^
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handmade gifts for kids ditch the expensive plastic battery operated toys this year and make something that will be treasured for years to come.
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try your hand at needle felting to make a stack of these colourful brooches for friends.
hand made bling molecule brooch
n i u q e l r a H Bangle
decoupage is a fancy word for cutting & pasting.
know someone that deserves a medal? make them one!
medal brooches
DIY wrap ping paper
Gift Wrapping ditch the store bought gift wrap this year, get creative and make your own gift wrapping from found objects and materials. use fabric scraps, old christmas ornaments, ribbons, old newspaper, confetti, sea shells, flowers, stickers...the list is endless. you can even use a photocopier to print your own unique paper designs. Click on the labels to visit the tutorials
pretty w o b t f i g
print & fold pillow boxes
lots more gift wrapping ideas over
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fabric deco tape
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