Christmas Workshop 2021 · Gift Ideas · Novelty Gift Bags & Boxes

Novelty Backpack Giftbags

I love making novelty packaging and each year I make an Elf & Santa gift bag. This year I’ve made these cute backpacks, these are perfect for those smaller gifts or as cute table favours. They have a flip lid closure and can fold flat if you want. The straps and hook detail are optional…… Continue reading Novelty Backpack Giftbags

Christmas Workshop 2021 · Gift Ideas · Unusual Gift Boxes & Bags

How to make a Gift Caddy | 4 Boxes in 1!

Hi friends, I recently made this Gift Caddy which holds 4 individual gift boxes. This is a lovely way to wrap smaller gifts, especially if you have a few different things. The boxes are also great on their own if you just wanted to make one of those. I love the huge bow and the…… Continue reading How to make a Gift Caddy | 4 Boxes in 1!

Advent Calendars · Christmas Workshop 2021

DIY Christmas Tree Advent Calendar

Hello, and thank you for visiting my blog today. Every year I love to make an advent calendar for my family members. This year I’m making this one for my Sister and Brother in Law, I had planned to make it for my nephew Charlie but I think as he’s still very little I will…… Continue reading DIY Christmas Tree Advent Calendar

Christmas Workshop 2020 · Flip Lid Gift Boxes · Gift Ideas

Flip Lid Storage/Gift Box

Hi friends, I recently shared these Flip Lid Storage/Gift Boxes, which hold 2 boxes of shortbread perfectly, or you can use them as handy storage boxes. These are a great size, measuring 7″ x 7″ x 2.1/2 I made the matching gift tags using my tag punch and matching papers. MEASUREMENTS NEEDED TO MAKE THESE…… Continue reading Flip Lid Storage/Gift Box

Christmas Workshop 2020 · Gift Ideas

Beautiful Book of Chocolates Gift Box

Hi everyone, here is my Book of Chocolates I recently made. This will fit 2 trays of Toffifee perfectly but, of course, you can fill this with whatever you want.   It folds up nicely and is held together with a belly band. MATERIALS USED TO MAKE THIS Almost Christmas paper pad available here. Merry…… Continue reading Beautiful Book of Chocolates Gift Box

Christmas Workshop 2020

Cracker Topped Gift Boxes

Hi friends, I’ve been sharing lots of packaging ideas and recently made this fun Cracker Topped Gift Box which perfectly holds 4 Walnut Whips! This is a great size and will fit many other gifts inside. I cut this so it has a very narrow neck and larger opening, by doing this, it created a…… Continue reading Cracker Topped Gift Boxes

Christmas Workshop 2019 · Display Gift Boxes · Gift Ideas · Unusual Gift Boxes & Bags

Lovely Display Gift Box

Hi everyone, today I’m following on from yesterday’s tutorial and have the display gift box for you to put the mug in, or anything you want. This is a lovely style gift box and a great size, and as I mentioned you don’t have to use it like I have. If you have missed the…… Continue reading Lovely Display Gift Box