Last year I created a whole series of quick, joyful Advent projects โ tiny bursts of creativity designed to brighten up winter days. December can be frantic, but these little makes reminded me that creativity doesnโt need to be complicated or time-consuming. Sometimes ten minutes with scraps of fabric, paper, or yarn can be exactly… Continue reading Creative Advent Revisited: Simple Festive Makes to Bring Colour and Calm Back Into December
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Gingerbread Gift Bag
Need a quick last minute wrapping idea? try this super easy gift bag, using brown paper. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vs82tBSP8Wo&t=77s
DIY Nativity Scene Craft for Christmas: Printable PDF Included
The build up to Christmas is in full swing. I have to remind myself not to get swept up in all the commercial hype. I need to get back to basics. I love a little paper craft that can include all the family. With that in mind I have created a simple colour and stick… Continue reading DIY Nativity Scene Craft for Christmas: Printable PDF Included
Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas (2020)
I was lucky enough to be featured on the fantastic crafty show Kirstie's handmade Christmas in 2020. It was an amazing experience, and it still makes me smile thinking about it now. I applied in 2019 on a whim with a few different ideas and thought nothing of it. Then I got a call from… Continue reading Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas (2020)
Colour your own Advent Calendar.
I miss the old fashioned advent calendars, that just had lovely little pictures to discover. I created an easy d.I.Y for you to print and colour. Start by printing the front sheet with the houses. For the back sheet, you can choose a blank one and add your own images. I like the idea of… Continue reading Colour your own Advent Calendar.
DIY Paper Fortune Cookie Advent Calendar
https://youtu.be/sgo-tZVZnhA A few ideas of things to put on your fortunes