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Christmas Gift Guide 2020
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I D E A S
C O L O U R I N G
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K I D S
S H E E T
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C H R I S T M A S
A C T I V I T I E S
H A N D P A I N T E D
R E C I P E S
+
M O R E
!
P O T S
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T U T O R I A L
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY In
the
spirit
of
reconciliation
Traditional
Custodians
connections
to
Traditional the
future.
land,
Owners
of
of
sea the
Love
Australian
country
Handmade
throughout
and
community.
past,
communities
We of
acknowledges
Australia,
pay
our
today
and
and
respects those
the
their to
leaders
all of
Contributors CONTENT DESIGNERS
S u s a n
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
A n n
K o t w a s
N g u y e n
&
A n h
f r o m
N g u y e n
T h e
A r t f u l
G r i m m e r
R e c i p e s A n f e r n e e
b y
A n d y
K o t w a s
a n d
T s e n g
COLOURING IN SHEET
K i m
ON THIS PAGE -
- CHRISTMAS KIDS SHORTS SIZES 1-10 YEARS AVAILABLE
ANA
ON THE COVER Â YEARS PAGE 03 |
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MA
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TRESOR
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GIRLS CHRISTMAS DRESS AVAILABLE IN SIZES 1 - 14
HANDMADE
CHRISTMAS
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Contents 06
Handmade gifts for $30 &
27
Gifts for men
under including post
09
Christmas Decor
28
Gifts for her
13
Christmas Clothing &
30
Kids Christmas Activities
Accessories 16
Gifts for kids
33
Colouring in
19
Gifts for teachers
34
DIY Yarn Decorations
21
Pamper someone special
36
Handpainted Pots Tutorial
23
Something for the home
38
Recipes
26
Gifts for teens
46
Directory
ZED
THREADZ
FESTIVAL DRESS SIZES 1-12 YEARS & BUTTON UP SHIRT SIZES 0000 - 16 YEARS RANGE OF CHRISTMAS FABRICS AVAILABLE PAGE 04 |
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SHEILA
SHACK
CREATIONS
-
PERSONALISED WOODEN GINGERBREAD PEOPLE
From the editor Wow. What a year 2020 has been. We faced unprecedented challenges this year, making us realise how lucky we are to live in Australia, how we can come together as a community, and how much we love our family (probably remotely for now though!). Finally the Christmas season is upon us.
This year's guide is filled with so many gift giving ideas, for everyone. There is also a DIY gift tutorial, some recipes, and a colouring in sheet and Christmas activities for the kids (or adults).
As Christmas comes closer, we get ready to spend more time with family, relax, and reflect. So grab your wine and your favourite cheese/biscuits/chocolate/lollies, sit back and shop at your leisure with Love Australian Handmade!
We acknowledge our front line medical staff, amazing teachers, everyone who has kept us going, and people behind the scenes too. Please take care of yourselves and stay safe x
Cheers, Susan & Anh. PAGE 05 |
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Handmade gifts for $30 or under
MAKING
TROUBLE
TURBAN HEADBAND - RANGE OF PRINTS AVAILABLE BILLY,
PEG
&
TOM
CROCHET WASH CLOTH
HUXLEY
WILSON
CATCH
STUD EARRINGS- VARIOUS DESIGNS AVAILABLE
YOUR
DREAMS
FLOWING CERAMIC INK POTS
BANJARA
ELEPHANTLY
REALISTIC COMIC MAGNETS
ROUND GLITTER STUD EARRINGS
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$30& UNDER
Handmade gifts for $30 or under
PERFECTLY
IMPERFECT
ART
MINI CONCRETE HEX POTS - CUSTOM COLOURS AVAILABLE
FORGE
FOX
DESIGNS
NATURE'S
PERSONALISED INITIAL NECKLACE (5 INITIALS)
COLLIS
&
COOK
WESTENDPIECES
INTENTIONS
CREATIVELY
LOVE
PRIYANKA
TEAR DROP QUILLED EARRINGS - CUSTOM COLOURS AVAILABLE
HAND ROLLED SOAPS
VARIOUS STUDS - ONE OF A KIND PAGE 07 |
BY
FLOWER & GEODE INSPIRED COASTERS
SPEAKING
RELAXATION BATH SOAK
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GIFT
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$30& UNDER
Handmade gifts for $30 or under
PERFECTLY
IMPERFECT
CONCRETE LITTLE LETTERS - CUSTOM LETTERS & COLOURS
ZEP
SKETCH
KOOKUBURRA IN GUMS PRINT - RANGE OF SIZES AVAILABLE PAGE 08 |
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$30& UNDER
Christmas Decor
MEMORIES
ON
WOOD
PERSONALISED CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS
SYLVI
&
FLORA
CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT - RANGE OF COLOURS AVAILABLE STARDUST
MELBOURNE
MACRAME RAINBOW CHRISTMAS TREE & RAINBOWS
LITTLE
CLOUD
LANE
WESTENDPIECES
FELT BALL CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS PAGE 09 |
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DECOR
Christmas Decor
3
1
2
1
2
4
5
WHAT'S ON THIS PAGE 1.EVERLASTING FLORAL WREATHS BY BLOOMY DAYS 2.LINEN CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS WITH FLORAL EMBROIDERY BY ELLE DAVID 3. OCEAN & FLOWER CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT BY ART BY PRIYANKA 4.TASSEL CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS BY LITTLE CLOUD LANE 5. REUSABLE FABRIC GIFT TAGS - WANT, NEED, WEAR, READ, HUG, MAKE, SHARE, FEED BY BLOSSOM & BLAZE PAGE 10 |
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DECOR
Christmas Decor
LOLA
MARLEY'S
LITTLE
CHARACTER CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS VARIOUS PRINTS AVAILABLE
LITTLE
POPPET
HANDMADE
CLOUD
LANE
DOUBLE FELT BALL CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
ORIGINALS
3
PERSONALISED SANTA SACKS
TOOTHLESS
PERSONALISED CHRISTMAS STOCKING DECORATION
SHEILA
SHACK
CREATIONS
ADVENT CALENDAR'S - VILLAGE, NATIVITY & AUSSIE PAGE 11 |
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DECOR
Christmas Decor
ENCHANTED
ITEMS
BY
NAOMI
ZEP
2020 AUSTRALIAN ANIMAL CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS
SKETCH
AUSSIE ANIMAL CHRISTMAS CARD PACK OF 5 - VARIOUS ANIMALS AVAILABLE
LOLA
MARLEY'S
TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS
WOOLLY
WOMBAT
TOOTHLESS
CHRISTMAS WOOLLY WOMBATS PAGE 12 |
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DECOR
Christmas Clothing & Accessories - Baby
2
1
3
4
WHAT'S ON THIS PAGE
5
AUSSIE CHRISTMAS ANIMALS DRESS & PEPLUM TOP & RUFFLE BUM SET SIZES 000 - 5 YEARS LITTLE POPPET HANDMADE ORIGINALS 2.CHRISTMAS FEEDING BIBS BY MOPSY AND MOO 3.BABY & TODDLER CHRISTMAS ROMPERS SIZES NB-2 YEARS - 3 COLOURS AVAILABLE BY MAVIS & FLO 4.SUMMER CHRISTMAS ROMPER SIZES PREMMIE TO 2-3YRS, RANGE OF PRINTS AVAILABLE BY ZED THREADZ 5.EMBROIDRED CHRISTMAS ROMPERS SIZES PREMMIE TO 2-3YRS 1.
BY
BY
ELLE
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CHRISTMAS CLOTHING
Christmas Clothing & Accessories
2
1
3
4
5
7
WHAT'S ON THIS PAGE
CHRISTMAS FUN SHIRTS - SIZES 1-7 YRS BY TOBY TEES 2.LITTLE MISS CHRISTMAS ACCESSORIES SETS BY BUMBLEEBEE CRAFTS 3.BALLERINA TUTU - IVORY WITH BLOSSOM NEWBORN TO SIZE 6 BY LITTLE PEOPLE 4.LADIES CHRISTMAS SKIRT SIZES 6 - 24 - ANA, MA PETIT TRESOR 5.RAGLAN TSHIRTS - CHRISTMAS VIKINGS SIZES 0-6 YEARS BY LEX AND LOU 6. FESTIVAL DRESS - CHRISTMAS FABRICS SIZES 1-12 YEARS BY ZED THREADZ 7. COTTON TIE UP ADULT HEADBANDS BY 1.
FUNKY
6 PAGE 14 |
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CHRISTMAS CLOTHING
Christmas Clothing & Accessories COCO
AND
BLACK
CHRISTMAS KOOKABURRA EARRINGS
MY
MONKEYS
AND
ME
NATIVITY DANGLE EARRINGS
FUNKY
MONKEY
APPAREL
CHRISTMAS STRETCHY ADULT HEADBANDS
EMMY
LOU
CREATIONS
MOPSY
EARRINGS - CHRISTMAS THEMED VARIOUS DESIGNS
AND
MOO
CHRISTMAS EARRINGS PACKS
MY
MONKEYS
&
ME
REINDEER STUD EARRINGS
CREATED
BY
KEZ
CHRISTMAS KOALA EARRINGS ELEPHANTLY
CHRISTMAS STUD EARRINGS - SET OF 2 CHRISTMAS PAGE 15 |
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ACCESSORIES
Gifts for Kids
MY
DEER
IVY
INDOGINGO
LARGE WOODEN RAINBOW - PASTELS AND BRIGHTS AVAILABLE
ABC FLASHCARDS - WHAT CAN I BE?
NOBLE
THE
CUBS
CHRISTMAS WASHABLE COLOURING IN ADD ON'S/PLACEMATS
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WHITE
RABBIT
BUNNY HEATPACK - RANGE OF PRINTS AVAILABLE
CHRISTMAS
GIFT
GUIDE
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GIFTS FOR KIDS
Gifts for Kids
NOBLE
CUBS
LEX
WASHABLE COLOURING IN MAT WITH CHRISTMAS ADD ON SET - RANGE OF DESIGNS AVAILABLE
MY
DEER
IVY
SIX
WOODEN HOUSE STACKER - PICK YOUR OWN COLOURS PAGE 17 |
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AND
LOU
MESSENGER BAG - VARIOUS PRINTS AVAILABLE
THUMBS
UP
HANDMADE MONEY BOX - TRANSPARENT RANGE OF SIZES & COLOURS AVAILABLE CHRISTMAS
GIFT
GUIDE
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GIFTS FOR KIDS
Gifts for Kids KNITTED
DELIGHTS
KNITTED GUINEA PIG TOY LOOKING A
BRIBE
THESE
FOR
FOR
NANNA'S
MADE
PLOYS
-
CREATIVE
CONCEPTS
IN
PIGS
OR
JUST
THING?
ARE
CUDDLES A
PERHAPS
SUPER
AND
SLEEPOVER
WHEN
SOFT,
EASY
DOING
TO AT
THE
MUM.
THEY
ARE
WAY
CHEAPER
TO
POOP-FREE!
FROM
A
REAL
DISTRACTION
WITH
ACRYLIC
HANDWASHED THEM
THE
HAVING
IMPORTANTLY AND
FRIEND
GUINEA
WHEN
OR
SHOPPING
OF
BEDTIME
TRANSPORT
MOST
FURRY
INSTEAD
KNITTED
GREAT
FEED
A
MEANS
GENTLY
BRUSH
AS
THEY
CAN
REQUIRED
BE
(JUST
GIVE
AFTERWARDS).
DISGUISE
SWIM BAG OR SPORTS BAG MADE FROM UPCYCLED POOLTOYS MADE
FROM
PACKING OR
UP
SCHOOL
SLEEPOVER!
JOIN
US
IN
THAT
WET
SPORTS,
POOLTOYS.
SWIMWEAR,
FITS
ALL
ALSO
IDEAL
AS
DOING
RIGHT
FOR
PURCHASING FASHION,
REPURPOSED
REPURPOSED
WHILE
GREAT
TAKING
YOUR
CHILD
WET'N'DRY
YOUR
PVC
FOR THE
NEEDS
GYM FOR
A
BAG!!
ENVIRONMENT
PRODUCT!
PREVENTING
TO
BY
SUSTAINABLE
FROM
ENDING
UP
IN
LANDFILL.
MY
DEER
IVY
I AM' AFFIRMATION COLLECTION THESE EVERY
'I
AM'
THE
'I
A
SETS
AM'
EACH
HIGH
SET
WILL
OF
DISPLAY
ARE
A
THEIR
MUST
FOR
BE
PEGS
EVERY
PEGGIES...
ROOM!
COLLECTION
OWN
POSITIVE
CAN
COLOURED
BRIGHTEN
BEAUTIFUL
AND
10,
AFFIRMATION
ENCOURAGE
THESE
SETS
HOUSEHOLD.
FEATURING THESE
AFFIRMATION
POSITIVE
DOLLS,
MESSAGE
TO
THINKING.
ARE
PAINTED
APPROX.6-7 TO
YOUR
CM
CHOICE
OF
COLOURS!
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GIFTS FOR KIDS
Gifts for Teachers
1
2
4
3
WHAT'S ON THIS PAGE
CHRISTMAS MAGNETIC EWES - TEACHER OPTIONS AVAILABLE BY SHEILA SHACK CREATIONS 2.SUNFLOWER COASTER SET BY BILLY, PEG & TOM 3.PAMPER ME GIFT BOX BY LITTLE PEOPLE 4.FABRIC LANYARDS BY ELLE DAVID 5.SLIDING PENCIL CASE POUCH BY FUSSYPANTS 6. APPLE STUD EARRINGS BY 1.
5 6
ELEPHANTLY PAGE 19 |
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TEACHER GIFTS
Gifts for Teachers
BUMBLEEBEE
CRAFTS
NOBLE
TEACHER BLING KEYRING & LANYARD SETS
SIX
THUMBS
UP
RANDALLS
MAGNET & KEYRING RANGE
FLORENCE
&
FIG
FORGE
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CANDLES
PINK ROSE QUARTZINNER NATURE SOAP
CHRISTMAS CANDLE
LINEN RAINBOW STATEMENT EARRINGS - RANGE OF COLOURS AVAILABLE PAGE 20 |
CUBS
COFFEE CUP CARRIERS - VARIOUS FABRICS AVAILABLE
HANDMADE
FOX
DESIGNS
TEACHER KEYRING - TEACH, LOVE, INSPIRE STAINLESS STEEL CHRISTMAS
GIFT
GUIDE
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TEACHER GIFTS
Pamper someone special
BLOSSOM
AND
BLAZE
REUSABLE CLEANSING WIPES & WASH BAG SETS
NATURE'S
INTENTIONS
FACE OIL WITH FLOWER WATER SPRAY
CREATIVELY
SPEAKING
JOURNEL
THE
STITCHING
WHITE
RABBIT
MEDIUM HEATPACK
RANDALL'S
CANDLES
CHRISTMAS CANDLE GIFT PACK ARKARA
6 BOMB GOLD BATH BOMBS PAGE 21 |
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PAMPER
Pamper someone special
NATURE'S
INTENTIONS
ORGANIC MINERAL SALTS WITH WOODEN SCOOP
LET'S
GET
FIZZYCAL
BATH
BOMBS
AUSSIE ANIMAL BATH BOMB SET PAGE 22 |
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PAMPER
Something for the home
LIL
BLUE
BIRD
RESIN
ART
BANJARA
TIMBER AND OCEAN RESIN KEY HOLDER
RESIN
ART
DECOR
BY
RC
DESIGNS
RUSTIC METAL FRAMED CLOCK
WOOD SLICE PHOTO PRINT
BY
DEBBIE
CATCH
A3 PRINT CREATED FROM ORIGINAL ARTWORK
YOUR
DREAMS
DRAGONFLY SUNCATCHERS
ZEP
SKETCH
FLOWERING GUMS PRINT THIS
ARTWORK
QUINTESSENTIAL FLOWERING
GUM
CONTRASTING ANY
LOVE
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CHRISTMAS
AUSSIE IS
AND
A
THE FLOWER,
THE
BEAUTIFULLY
BRIGHT
ADDITION
TO
HOME.
AVAILABLE
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OF
GIFT
IN
5X7,
GUIDE
A4,
2020
A3
OR
A2
SIZES.
HOME
Something for the home
LIL
BLUE
BIRD
RESIN
ART
DESIGNS
BY
DEBBIE
SERVING PLATTER WITH OCEAN RESIN
HANDPAINTED PLANTER - RANGE OF DESIGNS
LA
HARLEM
PETITE
LULU
DESIGNS
FABPOT - INDOOR POT PLANT COVER VARIOUS PRINTS AVAILABLE
STARLET
POT PLANTAR STICKS - RANGE OF DESIGNS AVAILABLE
RESIN
ART
DECOR
BY
RC
40CM CLOCK - VARIOUS COLOURS AVAILABLE
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HOME
Something for the home
LIL
BLUE
BIRD
RESIN
ART
SIX
TIMBER LOOK CLOCK WITH OCEAN RESIN
BILLY,
PEG
&
THUMBS
UP
HARDWOOD WATCH DISPLAY BOX - RANGE OF SIZES AVAILABLE
TOM
MIXED COLOURFUL BOUQUET IF
YOU
WANT
LAST
BUT
WHY
NOT
TO
NOT
GIFT
SURE
SELECT
FLOWERS
WHAT
THIS
TO
THAT
WILL
CHOOSE,
LOVELY
MIXED
BOUQUET.
A
SUNFLOWER,
AND
NATURAL IS
PAIRED
GREEN
WRAPPED
HELD
IN
USING
FLOWER A
FOLIAGE,
WITH
IS
TO
WAY
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THIS
AND
BOUQUET
PAPER
AND
RIBBON.
YARN
ALLOW
TO
BUTTONS
SOME
CROCHETED
COTTON
STICKS
UNIQUE
BILLY WITH
HESSIAN
TOGETHER
EACH
TO
WATTLE,
LAVENDER
AND
EACH
SHARE
ITS
LOVE
BY
HAND
ATTACHED FLOWER
A
PERSONALITY.
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Something for teens
FUNKY
MONKEY
APPAREL
CUSTOM CLUTCH WALLET PURSE - VARIOUS WFOAOB D OSPER FI N - SILVER BIRCH RIS CLSI CT EO PCHHOOTO RT OM BANJARA
MOONLIGHT
MADE
TEEN'S SWIM BAG BACKPACK STYLE - RANGE OF DESIGNS AVAILABLE
JUDORA'S
PLACE
LITTLE WINDOW HALFMOON BAGS - RANGE OF FABRICS AVAILABLE
FORGE
FOX
DESIGNS
HAND STAMPED COPPER MOUNTAIN SCENE PENDANT NECKLACE .
FLORENCE
&
FIG
SIERRA STATEMENT DANGLY EARRINGS - 3 COLOURS TO CHOOSE FROM PAGE 26 |
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DENIM BAGS - KIDS & ADULTS .
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TEENS
Men's Gifts
BANJARA
WOOD SLICE PHOTO PRINT - SILVER BIRCH - VARIOUS SIZES AVAILABLE
MOONLIGHT
MADE
MENS SWIM BAGS - RANGE OF PRINTS TO CHOOSE FROM PAGE 27 |
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MEN'S GIFTS
Any excuse for jewellery...including diamonds!
FLORENCE
&
FIG
HARRY'S
WILLOW POLKA DOT STATEMENT EARRINGS THESE
WHITE
INTRICATE MADE
OF
AND
POLKA
ARCHED
THESE
DANGLE
POLYMER
HYPOALLERGENIC EARRINGS
LIGHTWEIGHT
DOT
CLAY
EARRINGS
AND
STAINLESS ARE
AND
ACCENTED,
SET
ARE
ON
STEEL
EXTREMELY
VERY
DIAMONDS FOR CHRISTMAS! DIAMONDS (553.82) DEWEY DECIMAL SYSTEM THESE DEWEY
POSTS.
COMFORTABLE
TO
SUITCASE
WILL
EARRINGS DECIMAL
LEAD
YOU
AND
SYSTEM
TO
CAN
NECKLACE
WHERE
YOU
ABOUT
DIAMONDS.
THE
FIND
FEATURE
NUMBER
SHELF ALL
IN
SORTS
553.82
THE OF
THE WHICH
LIBRARY BOOKS
WEAR.
WEARABLE
EARTH
BUMBLEBEE
TASTEFUL TWIRLS PENDANT COLLECTION GEMSTONES IN RECYCLED COPPER OR STERLING SILVER
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JAPANESE PENDANT & EARRING GIFT SETS ON SATIN CORD - FEATURING A RANGE OF AUTHENTIC JAPANESE PAPERS UNDER GLASS VARIOUS DESIGNS AVAILABLE CHRISTMAS
GIFT
GUIDE
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JEWELLERY
1 for me, 1 for you!
ARKARA
COLLIS
AUSTRALIAN DESERT BATH BOMB GIFT BOX SET OF 3
&
COOK
VARIOUS ONE OF A KIND DANGLES
LUXELUNA
FACE
&
BODY
LUXURIOUS PALM OIL FREE BODY BUTTER WITH AVOCADO & ROSEHIP
BANKSIA
LANE
LITTLE
BANKSIA LANE GIFT PACK - OLIVE OIL SOAP, GODDESS BODY BUTTER, WONDER OIL, CALMING FLORAL SOAK, MOISTURISING BARS. PAGE 29 |
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KIMONO JACKET ONE SIZE FITS ALLS. RANGE OF PRINTS AVAILABLE GUIDE
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GIFTS
Tree-mendous Christmas Jokes These jokes are simply tree-mendous! Cut them out and put them in your home made Christmas crackers, Christmas cards for your friend or your neighbours mail boxes to make them laugh
Q: What do you call a reindeer with bad
Q. What is the wettest kind of animal in
manners?
Santa’s workshop?
A: RUDE-olph!
A. Rain-deer
Q.
Who
was
the
dinosaurs
least
Q.
Who
gives
puppies
Christmas
favourite reindeer?
presents?
A. Comet
A. Santa Paws
Q. What do you get if you cross Santa
Q. What do you call a blind reindeer?
with a duck? A. No-eye deer. A Christmas Quacker!
Q.
Why
did
Mrs.
Claus
insist
Santa
Q.
What
do
you
call
Santa
on
the
take an umbrella?
beach?
“A. Because of the rain, dear.”
A. Sandy Claus!
Q: What kind of photos do elves take?
There will be no Christmas anymore. I told Santa that you have been good
A: Elfies!
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the whole year. He died of laughter.
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JOKES
Make your own Paper Christmas Chatterbox
1. Cut the square out along the dotted lines 2. Colour in the boxes labelled with colours and decorate your chatterbox to make it your own 3. Flip the paper over, with the side with writing facing down. Fold paper from corner to corner making a triangle 4. With the paper still folded, make it into a smaller triangle by folding from corner to corner. 5. Unfold the paper 6. Fold the four corners into the middle of the square where the x crosses. 7. Flip the paper over 8. Fold the four corners of the now smaller sized square into the middle of the square where the x crosses 9. Fold the beneath squares up and then unfold 10. Now fold your square in half 11. Fold in half again, then one at a time, insert your fingers into the open edge of the squares, bring the centre points of each square into the middle together. 12. YAY! You did it! Now it's time to find people who are up to your chatterbox challenge PAGE 31 |
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KIDS ACTIVITY
Chrissy Wordsearch
MERRY CHRISSY BEACH SANTA ELVES REINDEER TREE JINGLE ORNAMENTS PAVLOVA CAROLS STOCKING SACK TINSEL PRESENTS
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WORDSEARCH
Colouring in BY KIM SPITERI OF ZONKT
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COLOURING IN
Yarn Decorations BY ANH OF LOVE AUSTRALIAN HANDMADE Who here has kids who bring home carefully made decorations for the Christmas tree?
Often made at
school or kindy, these ornaments often last the test of time and remain in a spot of pride on the tree.
They
always hold a special memory and bring a smile to our faces. With that in mind here is a simple but beautiful craft activity to add to your collection.
Add it to your tree, give them as gifts to the grandparents or
teachers, or hang them in your windows.
All you will need are: Popicle sticks A variety of coloured yarn (the multicoloured ones work very well)
Steps 1. Start by wrapping the yarn around the popsicle sticks in a diagonal pattern a few times. Then switch and wrap it diagonally several times the other way.
This binds the two popsicle sticks
together firmly.
2.
Next
wrap
the
yarn
around
the
right
popsicle
stick
once,
bringing the yarn over the front of the stick and wrapping around the underside of the stick. Bring the yarn back up and over to the stick to the left and repeat the wrapping technique.
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Yarn Decorations Steps 3. Continue this wrapping patten around all four sticks until you have enough of the colour you are using.
If you are changing colours of your yarn,
simply
tie
wrap.
If you have a multicolour yarn, just keep
the
ends
together
and
continue
to
wrapping and watch the pretty colours emerge!
4. Once you have finished, simply wrap a few times on the last stick you wrapped and tie a knot at the back. You may wish to leave a tail and make a hanging loop from it.
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Handpainted Terracotta Pots BY ANN OF THE ARTFUL GRIMMER
The whole family can join in on the fun of painting colourful terracotta pots. activity that’s sure to bring out imagination and creativity.
It’s a great school holiday
These pots make wonderful bespoke Christmas
gifts for all the plant-lovers in your life - and let’s be honest, who hasn’t turned into a plant loving homebody in 2020?
The best thing about these pots is that you can customise them with craft items you have around
your home - think gold leaf, pom poms, glitter, stickers or googly eyes - and the result is the perfect addition to your room or workspace.
What you'll need a terracotta pot primer acrylic paint paint brushes pot sealer
Steps 1. Choose a terracotta pot from your favourite garden shop or hardware store.
Give it a light sanding with a sanding block
and rinse off the clay dust thoroughly with water.
Allow the
pot to dry.
2. Give your pot one coat of primer and allow to dry.
3. Paint on your design.
Acrylic paints are varied and versatile
- give neons, pastels, metallics and glitter paint a go!
Give
your pot two to three coats of each colour, ensuring that each layer dries between coats.
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4. Once your pot is completely dry, use a spray sealer to add a shiny coat.
This will protect your artwork from fading and ensure
your pot is waterproof.
5. Pair your new pot with a plant friend!
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Trio of Bruschetta BY ANDY KOTWAS - DAD, EX-CHEF, TEACHER & HUSBAND OF ONE HALF OF LOVE AUSTRALIAN HANDMADE
2 BAGUETTES MAKES APPROX. 20 OF EACH TOPPING Prep Time - 10 min each Cook/Assembly Time - 30 min Total Time - 60 min
CROSTINI BASE Ingredients 2 French Baguettes 3 Tbsp Olive Oil Salt & Pepper
Method 1. Pre-heat oven to 180c 2. Slice baguette to 8mm thickness 3. Lay flat on baking sheet(s). 4. Drizzle/brush with olive oil 5. Sprinkle with salt and pepper 6. Cook for around 10 minutes. You want a very slight golden brown.
TOMATO AND DILL BRUSCHETTA Ingredients 4 vine ripened tomatoes (Roma works well also) 1 bunch dill (Basil is traditional and works very well also) 2 cloves garlic 4 Tbsp Olive Oil Salt and pepper
Method 1. Core and seed tomatoes 2. Dice tomatoes to around 0.5cm x 1cm and place in bowl. 3. Chop dill and place in bowl (reserve some for garnish). 4. Crush and chop garlic very fine and place in bowl. 5. Pour in olive oil and mix all together. 6. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 7. Place a tablespoon or so on crostini and garnish with a sprig of your herb of choice.
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Trio of Bruschetta BY ANDY - DAD, EX-CHEF, TEACHER & HUSBAND OF ONE HALF OF LOVE AUSTRALIAN HANDMADE
MUSHROOM BRUSCHETTA Ingredients ½ paper bag button mushrooms (about 300 grams) 3 cloves garlic
½ bunch thyme 125 grams grated parmesan cheese 2 Tbsp Olive Oil Salt and pepper 2 tsp truffle oil (optional)
Method 1. Slice mushrooms as thinly as possible (2-3 mm is ideal). 2. Crush and chop garlic very finely. 3. Tear thyme leaves from the stalk and chop. 4. Heat olive oil in a pan to around med-high heat. 5. Place mushrooms in pan and cook for around 3
PEA AND BOCCONCINI BRUSCHETTA Ingredients
minutes. 6. Place garlic and thyme in pan and cook for about
250 grams frozen peas
another 1 minute.
100 grams mascarpone Juice and zest of
7. Turn heat off and mix mushrooms with parmesan
½ a lemon
(reserve 50g for garnish) and truffle oil (if using).
100 grams bocconcini
8. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
½ bunch mint (thinly sliced)
9. Place a tablespoon or so on crostini and garnish
Salt and pepper
with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
Method 1. Pre-heat oven to 180 degrees centigrade. 2. Place frozen peas in a bowl and pour boiling water over until covered. 3. Leave peas for about 1 minute and strain thoroughly with metal sieve. 4. Blend peas with hand blender or food processor (do not over blend; leave a chunky texture for consistency). 5. Mix in a bowl with mascarpone, mint, lemon juice and zest. 6. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 7. Tear or cut each bocconcini in 2. 8. Place
a
tablespoon
or
so
on
crostini
and
place
on
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Gyoza BY ANFERNEE - DAD, DOCTOR, ENTHUSIASTIC COOK AND HUSBAND OF ONE HALF OF LOVE AUSTRALIAN HANDMADE
Ingredients Half cabbage finely chopped (approximately 5mm x 5mm squares) 2 tbs table salt (to salt cabbage) 500 grams pork mince 100ml mirin 50ml soy sauce 2 tbs sesame oil 1 knob of ginger finely grated 2 clove garlic finely grated 2 stalks spring onions finely chopped 1tbs oyster sauce 1tsp hondashi 1/2tsp white pepper 1 egg
Dipping Sauce:
2 packets of gyoza wrappers (gow gee wrappers)
Soy sauce
1tbs plain flour to coat plate/baking tray when folding gyoza.
Rice wine vinegar Sesame oil/chilli oil
Small dish of water to help stick your gyoza wrappers. Cooking oil (we use sunflower oil as there is very little taste)
Method Gyoza Filling 1. Combine cabbage with table salt and sit for 20-30 minutes (this helps extract water). 2. Squeeze out water from cabbage and place in a mixing bowl. 3. Add remaining ingredients and mix with hands.
Wrapping Gyoza Time 1. Sprinkle flour on large plate/baking tray. 2. Place gyoza wrapper in your left hand (swap if you are left handed!), place a tablespoon of gyoza filling in the middle of the wrapper. 3. Dip your finger into bowl of water and run it around the edge of half of the wrapper (this helps seal). 4. Fold wrapper over to cover filling, then use your right hand to press 4 or 5 pleats to seal the gyoza. 5. Place on tray and repeat until you've run out of wrappers.
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Gyoza BY ANFERNEE - DAD, DOCTOR, ENTHUSIASTIC COOK AND HUSBAND OF ONE HALF OF LOVE AUSTRALIAN HANDMADE
Gyoza Cooking Time! 1. On cold and dry non-stick frying pan, place gyoza on the pan, bums down. 2. Turn on heat to medium, cook until the bums of the gyoza are golden (may take a few minutes) 3. Pour about 2 tablespoons of cooking oil into the pan and swirl the oil to coat the bums of the gyoza. for that satisfying sizzling sound!
Wait
Check the bums to
see if they are browning nicely (shouldn't take more than a minute). Now don't disturb them anymore! 4. Add about 1/2 cup of water into the pan and place lid on. Take
Wait for 5 minutes to let the gyoza steam. the
lid
off
and
let
the
water
completely
evaporate and the skins become translucent.
This
should take just a couple of minutes.
Dipping sauce
5. Use spatula to transfer the gyoza to a plate.
Simply add a dash of soy sauce and rice wine vinegar to taste, then add a couple of drops of sesame oil. Enjoy!
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Mutti's Vanilla Crescent Cookies BY SUSAN - LOVE AUSTRALIAN HANDMADE Christmas to me means weeks of eating my Mum's Christmas cookies, this is one of my favourites! My Mum's (or Mutti's) German Vanilla Crescents..nom nom!
Ingredients
For icing
250g plain flour
Approx. 50g icing sugar
1 pinch baking powder
2 tsp vanilla sugar
125g caster sugar 2 tsp vanilla sugar 3 egg yolks 200g softened butter 125g almond meal
Method 1.
Preheat
the
oven
to
170
degrees
Celcius
(fan
forced) or 170-200 degrees Celcius (conventional) 2. Mix the flour with the baking powder and sieve into a mixing bowl. 3. Add the sugar, egg yolks, butter and almond meal. 4. Process the ingredients using a hand held blender with
a
kneading
attachment
or
food
proccessor
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Mutti's Vanilla Crescent Cookies Cookie Shaping Time! 1.
Shape the dough into a fat pencil-sized sausage shape.
2.
Cut
these
into
5-6cm
lengths,
tapering
the
ends
slightly and shaping into crescents. 3. Place the crescent shapes on a baking sheet.
Baking 1. Cook for about 10-15 minutes 2. Once cooked, carefully place on wire rack. (Broken ones are fair game for the chef!) 3. Once cookies have cooled, sprinkle with mix of icing sugar and vanilla sugar.
Eat up and enjoy!
These
are
a
Christmas
season
staple
in
our
house and also make a great gluten free gift!
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