Category Archives: Christmas

Christmas tree angels

Posted on December 5, 2010 by

I don’t like roast dinners much, so the best thing about christmas for me is the excuse to indulge in frivolous craft activities. These little angels are simple and fairly quick to make, and I’ve made a pattern and instructions … Continue reading →

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Recycled plant pots

Posted on November 2, 2010 by

This project was a collaborative effort with my 3 yr old daughter, and as it is thinking ahead to christmas represents a level of organisation that I am unaccustomed to. Inspiration came from an article I read in the paper, … Continue reading →

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Felt Bird Decorations

Posted on December 20, 2009 by

This year I had a Christmas tree in my own home for the first time. Which meant, of course, that I didn’t actually have any decorations. So I set about making a variety from gingerbread and origami and these little … Continue reading →

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Gingerbread Christmas Decorations

Posted on December 10, 2009 by

I saw this great idea/recipe from Annabel Karmel on the bbc food website, and thought I had to have a go. http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/database/stainedglasswindowbi_87505.shtml The only thing I found with the recipe was that a rolling pin didn’t hack it, but a … Continue reading →

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