Christmas craft for grownups
Handcrafted gifts has more than 160 ideas and inspirations for makers of all types, skill levels, and tastes. The reason I'm so liking this book is that it touches on all sorts of handicrafts. Several of my favourites are in there in a really nice, but basic way. This is a book that looks like it can actually give you a good product to make and gift to a loved one, and in the process expose you to the beginnings of a whole new craft. Well worth a look.
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By Eilidh Gallagher
Christmas shouldn't be about stress and guilt, or creating endless waste that's bad for the environment. Instead, take a breath and think about what this time of year really means to you. Perhaps you'll start by creating your own advent calender, upcycling a novelty jumper or learning the art of 'furoshiki' gift-wrapping. It's all about little tips and ideas that will bring you joy and the planet will thank you too!
By Rebecca McCallion
By Sarah-Jane Hicks
Make your festive season even better by crocheting 20 adorable amigurumi cuties. A short techniques section gives you the amigurumi basics, after which you can crochet Christmas to your heart's content!
By Willow Crossley
Brighten your life with a splash of hand-made style by turning everyday items into something beautiful with these 40 inspiring projects for the home. Be inspired by master maker, Willow Crossley who will show you how to bring a touch of hand-made magic to your home by transforming everyday items into something beautiful with over 40 inspiring projects. Make floral napkin rings, seasonal wreaths, Christmas baubles and vintage-fabric bunting to decorate your home. Learn how to create pictures from buttons and redesign your own pinboard with fabulous ribbons. Turn grain sacks into cushions and pillows, block print napkins and heart-shaped lavender bags, or make fabric-twisted bracelets, silk-trimmed straw hats and simple linen aprons. Fashion your own fabric-covered books, make bath salts infused with lavender and decorate coat hangers with fabric scraps. Everything is simple to make, and you won't need any expert sewing or crafting skills, just a little patience and the desire to work some magic.
Edited by Sheherazade goldsmith
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