Have a couple of pairs of old socks you no longer wear? We suggest getting creative by turning them into some fun items that will…
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10 Christmas knitting patterns for you to make
Looking for a Christmas knitting project? We've rounded up our best Christmas knitting patterns
How to make a star cushion
Finished size of star cushion: 40cm You will need: ✤ Access to a photocopier ✤ Three pieces of cotton fabric, each measuring 35 x 50cm…
How To Make: A toy bone your dog will love
Instead of popping to the pet shop to buy a Christmas present, treat your beloved hound to a gift they’ll really adore One of the…
Vintage Make: A sweet soft toy dog from 1965
Remember that toy dog you loved so much as a child? Here’s how to make one with a distinctively vintage feel – the perfect present…
How To Make: A personalised Christmas gingerbread kit
This Christmas gingerbread kit is the perfect gift to put together if you’re in a rush around the festive period. Simply fill up a jar…
How To Make: Paper quilling Christmas cards
What is quilling? Quilling has been practised for centuries, but it’s only in recent years that a choice of narrow paper strips have been readily…
How to make a Christmas jumper
Give an old unloved sweater a new lease of life with one of our two easy-to-make festive designs. Home Editor Emily Dawe and Knitting Assistant…
How To Make: A personalised candle
You will need A pillar candle Letter stamps Christmas stamps Ink pads White tissue paper Heat gun or hairdryer Wax paper Pillar candles, from £1,…
How To Make: A personalised pot
You will need Small tree or plant Hessian Ribbon or twine Thin card Rubber stamps Scissors Chalk Bay and citrus trees, rosemary and cyclamens, from…
How To Make: A personalised craft box
Finished size: 25 x 23cm, excluding loop You will need Tracing paper and a sharp HB pencil 40cm of 90cm-wide plain red felt 40cm of…
How To Make: A personalised necklace
Pendant size: 3.5 x 2.7cm You will need A photograph Access to a laser printer Cutting mat 25mm-diameter clear domed glass cabochon Pencil Craft knife…
Celebrate Christmas Jumper Day with a festive knit
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Vintage Make: Floral travel wallet from 1978
Need a new wallet to pop your cards and train tickets into? We suggest getting crafting and making your own in a sophisticated vintage style.…
Exciting ways to wrap gifts this Christmas
You will need: ✤ Selection of wrapping papers ✤ Brown paper ✤ Jute drawstring bag ✤ Baker’s twine ✤ Brown string ✤ Bells ✤ Selection…
Nativity scene pattern that’s perfect for Christmas
Can you think of anything more traditional than nativity story characters like Mary and Joseph, a baby Jesus, a shepherd flanked by his sheep and…
How To Make: A cross stitch Christmas tree card
Making a Christmas tree cross stitch is so simple with our easy-to-follow chart. Just stitch the stars, Christmas tree branches and little tree pot before…
How To Make: Christmas animal cards
This is a charming project to work on with children. They’ll love working with the bright colours and fun shapes. To make a selection of…
How To Make: A hot-water bottle cover
For cold winter days make a cover for your hot-water bottle, then snuggle up You will need * 60 x 32cm pink floral fabric *…