A wonderfully whimsical collection of printable advent calendars that can be downloaded instantly and assembled in plenty of time for the Christmas countdown. Are advent calendars part of your Christmas traditions? I have such fond childhood memories of opening up the little cardboard doors of our very well worn advent calendar when I was a kiddo. There were no treats…
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Candy Cane Fabric twine is perfect for adding a handmade touch to gift wrapping, team it with brown paper for an old fashioned retro look that Santa would be proud of. The other day at the supermarket I noticed how similar the candy canes looked to my Handmade Scrap Fabric Twine, especially the sections with contrasting dark and white fabric….
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The countdown to Christmas is on! Why not make it a family affair with this colourful Crochet Advent Calendar. It has lots of little pockets that can be filled with festive treats, which I’m sure the kids will love! I love using non-traditional colours to decorate for Christmas. As soon as I set eyes on Fair Isle, a brand new…
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Christmas Crackers or Christmas Bon Bons? Whatever you call them these colourful and personalised crackers are a fun addition to your festive table. Add a touch of tinsel to get the party started! I was so excited to receive a very special Christmas gift from the lovely people at Cricut earlier this week. My very own Cricut Maker cutting machine…
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I’ve got the cutest DIY Christmas brooch design for you to make this week. This Sleepy Santa is small but super adorable, and I guarantee it will garner much attention when you wear it to your festive gatherings, end of year office parties and family Christmas lunch this year. If you are looking for a special handmade gift idea, attach…
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Make a Giant Crochet Snowflake ornament with sparkly Caron Simply Soft Party yarn this Christmas. These crochet snowflake patterns are quite striking worked up in bright festive colours. It’s Summer during the festive season in Australia. Even though you’ll find us donning shorts and sunscreen on Christmas day, rather than an ‘Ugly Christmas Sweater’, it’s common to decorate with traditional…
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Craft this easy to make felt Christmas tree ornament that will add a homemade touch to your festive decor. “Oh Christmas Tree Oh Christmas Tree Such pleasure do you bring me” Evergreen trees have been hugely celebrated since time began by a wide variety of cultures, and have long been associated with the Winter solstice. Wishing I knew more about…
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Is there anything hexagons can’t do? They are really very magical shapes. It never ceases to amaze, how many clever ways there are for combining hexagons to create interesting patterns. I mean, who knew you could jigsaw just 17 crochet hexagons together to make a Crochet Christmas Stocking! Mind Blown! Inspired by a vintage hexagon crochet stocking pattern, I thought…
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