CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE
Gifts they won't want to regift!
Ideas to get your craftanoon on, a ROARsome colouring in sheet to keep the kids busy & a yummy 4 Blades Rocky Road Wreath recipe!
Susan Kotwas & Anh Nguyen Sarah from I Heart Social
Kate from K-Gr Creations Candice from Rose Petal Collections Peta from the 4 Blades Team
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Buy all the earrings!
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Because you deserve handmade too!
You may be wearing your daggiest clothes, but at least you have pretty earrings!
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Our favourite 30 gifts $30 & under
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Who needs chocolate when you can have all this?
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This is going straight to the pool room! Unique gifts perfect for your men. teachers, your BFF, grandparents and anyone else who appreciates handmade!
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You smell nice...
Treat Yo'self
Chuck another bauble on the tree! There's something super special about handmade decorations.
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Guilt free toys These toys are all unplugged and guaranteed to provide smile and fun!
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Gangsta Wrapper Gift wrapping ideas to impress
Our fave nice smelling products!!
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Heal the world, make it a better place
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Craftanoon anyone?
The BEST handmade eco-friendly products!
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Deck those kids out!
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Outfits for Santa pics, Christmas & everyday!!
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Santa Baby Set the precedent for awesome handmade presents, early, our fave gifts for babies!
Christmas DIY Gift Boxes & Decoration
Rocky Road Wreath Mmmm rocky road! This recipe by the fabulous 4 Blades team is sure to impress & taste delish!
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Fa rawr rawr rawr RAWRsome colouring in by the very talented KGR Creations!
It's almost that time of year again! Yes, that's right,
But never fear!! This guide is jam packed with
Christmas is around the corner!! We are giddy with
Australian handmade items to suit all budgets ~
excitement to launch our Christmas Gift Guide, filled
stocking stuffers from $3.50, decorations for the tree,
to the brim with Australian Handmade goodness!
Christmas outfits, unique, one of a kind items, and stuff you didn't even think about buying!
Christmas is awesome with all the festivities, seeing family and friends you don't normally see, doing fun
Everything in the guide has been hand picked with gift
stuff with the kids, and giving to those who may not
giving in mind, whether it be for friends or family, or for
be as fortunate as ourselves. Lets also not forget
yourself! You are sure to find something amazing in
being able to drink before midday on Christmas day
here in the season for giving!
and eating so much you don't need to eat for the rest of the day!
So what are you waiting for? Get your shop on, because you will find something that will go straight into
But do you know what isn't so much fun? Finding a carpark at shopping centres in the Christmas rush, ain't nobody got time for that! Or buying stuff that breaks after a couple of uses. Or just not knowing what gifts to buy.
the Pool Room!!
This is a fabulously quick DIY that will impress even the most fussiest gift wrapper!! These trinket boxes are perfect for little gifts, treats and stocking stuffers. Your little kids can help with this project, and even older kids can make use of these boxes with their gift giving.
What you will need: *A pack of paper cups *A pair of scissors, glue *Crafty stuff to decorate ~ washi tape, felt pens, stickers, pom poms, ribbon
1. Take one paper cup, and neatly cut off the rim of the cup. 2. Cut 8 even incisions around the cup, around 3cm deep. The easiest way to do that is to cut one incision at the top of the cup (12 o’clock), then one at the opposite end of the cup (6 o’clock). Follow that by an incision on the left side of the cup (9 o’clock), and then on the opposition right side of the cup (3 o’clock). Then make another incision in between each of the incisions you just made. You will end up with 8 incisions in total. 3. Neatly fold each of the flaps inward into the cup, so you have a crisp fold. Unfold. 4. Refold each flap, one after the other, until it starts to form a closure. Finish the last flap by tucking it in to the first flap. 5. Decorate your box with stickers, pom poms, washi tape, ribbons, or whatever takes your fancy!
This design is perfect for an Australian Themed Christmas Tree inspired by Gum Leaves, Gum Tree Blossoms and the Silver Dollar Eucalyptus Plant.
What You’ll Need: • Standard 8x12” Sheets of Merino Wool Felt in Moss, Sage, Mint, Strawberry, Red and Latte • 3” or 8cm Embroidery Hoop • Matching Thread for the Latte Wool Felt • Hot Glue Gun and spare Glue Sticks • Florist Wire • Small Pliers • General Sewing Supplies like Fabric Scissors and Needles
Let's get making! Click here for detailed step by step instructions To make more of these and arrange around your home, enlarge the size of the pattern pieces to create a larger wreath design, or even a center piece for your table at Christmas Dinner. I hope your enjoyed making this Christmas Wreath as much as I had designing it. The Merino Wool Felt Sheets are available online at www.rosepetalcollections.com.au
No: Gluten / Egg Contains: Dairy / Nuts *Variations: Can be made without Nuts Rocky Road is a Christmas favourite. This gorgeous wreath is not only a fantastic gift idea for teachers or friends, but also something special to put out on the table on Christmas morning for visitors (or you!) to nibble on. These are so easy that the kiddies can be involved in the creation and decoration. It's also variable - change the flavours to suit what you like! Ingredients 200g milk chocolate melts (*check for gluten, if avoiding) 50g slivered almonds 50g peanuts
50g mini marshmallows (*check for gluten, if avoiding) 40g shredded coconut
20 glace cherries 80g white chocolate melts 21 jaffa chocolates 12 spearmint leave lollies
You will need: *Ring baking tin (Note: using silicone makes removing the wreath a lot easier) *Serving plate *Piping bag or spoon Thermomixing Method: Place the milk chocolate (200g) in the bowl. Program 3 minutes / 60C / Speed 2. Allow to cool slightly. Add slivered almonds (50g), peanuts (50g), mini marshmallows (50g), shredded coconut (40g) and glace cherries (20) to the bowl. Reverse+Speed 3 until just combined. Pour mixture into the prepared ring tin and refrigerate until set. Turn the wreath out onto a serving plate. Place white chocolate (80g) into clean bowl. Program 3 minutes / 60C / Speed 2. Using a piping bag or a spoon, drizzle the white chocolate over the wreath. Use a little chocolate as glue and 'glue' on the jaffas and spearmint leaves to form holly.
Traditional Method: Place the milk chocolate (200g) in a microwave safe bowl. Cook on a medium heat for 1 minute. Remove and stir to help the melting process. Repeat in 30 second intervals until the chocolate is smooth. Be sure not to overcook it. Add slivered almonds (50g), peanuts (50g), mini marshmallows (50g), shredded coconut (40g) and glace cherries (20) to the bowl. Mix with a wooden spoon to combine. Pour mixture into the prepared ring tin and refrigerate until set. Turn the wreath out onto a serving plate. Place white chocolate (80g) into a microwave safe bowl. Cook on a medium heat for 1 minute. Remove and stir to help the melting process. Repeat in 30 second intervals until the chocolate is smooth. Be sure not to overcook it. Using a piping bag or a spoon, drizzle the white chocolate over the wreath. Use a little chocolate as glue and 'glue' on the jaffas and spearmint leaves to form holly.
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