With a couple of weeks before Christmas Day, there is still time to make your own gifts this year. We’ve always enjoyed adding a personal touch to our gift giving, and this year is no different! Our tastes have changed over time. Originally, the kids made or featured in a lot of our Christmas and…
I have such a fun little DIY to share today. I made an easy walnut shell wreath to add to our natural Christmas decorations. Read on for our easy tutorial to create your own. DIY walnut shell wreath You will need Whole walnuts (in their shell) Glue gun Plate or similar Ribbon to hang I’ve…
Life has been busy lately. Our evenings are full and I haven’t felt like picking up my Christmas Countdown sampler after work. Instead I’ve been picking up quick wins, such as the Christmas Stocking Hoop Kit which came with last month’s issue of Love Embroidery magazine. I wish I could stitch bigger projects but I…
Metallic sheets are an incredibly versatile material for crafting elegant, shimmering Christmas decorations. These thin, flexible sheets—often made from aluminium, copper, or foil-based materials—can be cut, shaped, and manipulated to create stunning holiday ornaments, centrepieces, and other festive accents. The reflective surface of metallic sheets adds a touch of sophistication, catching the light and creating…
We are on full on Christmas crafting mode at the gingerbread house. It’s always fun to get out homemade projects, but I’m always happy to add more. This year we’ve made some crochet mini wreath ornaments which are great for popping on the tree. Read on for the full tutorial. List of supplies to make…
When I was tidying my craft space I came across the Love Embroidery felt bauble kit from issue 32 (published in 2022). The kit was designed by Nancy Nicholson and included 7 pre cut felt pieces, embroidery and sewing thread and ribbon. All you need to provide is a needle, scissors, tracing paper and a…
We love making our Christmas decorations and can’t wait to share our easy tutorial to make a Snowman Mason Jar. Mason jars are a great craft material and can easily be painted and decorated to create something special. Follow some simple steps to create your own DIY snowman mason jar. Snowman mason jar supplies: Mason…
It’s been a while since I got my Cricut machine out but I couldn’t resist using it to make some galvanised gift tags. These are so quick and easy to make and can be used on a gift bag or to decorate the Christmas tree. {Cricut made} galvanised gift tag ornaments supplies: Galvanised gift tags…
I love making Christmas cards with my youngest. She is very creative and loves to make cards for family and friends. This year we have been making simple Christmas Tree pop up cards. Christmas Tree pop up card supplies: Card Craft papers Pencil Ruler Scissors Glue Marker pens Printable Christmas Tree pop up card template…