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

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Make This Beautiful Christmas Wreath

Hello friends, today I’m sharing my Large DIY Christmas Wreath! I’ve been wanting to make one since I sold my last one when I moved. This one has turned out differently to how I had planned, however, I’m so pleased with the finished piece. I have built up a lot of Christmas decorations, most from…… Continue reading Make This Beautiful Christmas Wreath

Scrapbooks & Albums

Shadow Box Scrapbook Layout Gift Idea

Hello everyone, my recent scrapbook layout was a little special, this one was a gift to my wonderful Nan for Christmas. My Nan loves my scrapbook layouts and watching my mini videos, so I wanted to make her a special one that she can display. This is an 11.1/2 x 11.1/2 layout which fits perfectly…… Continue reading Shadow Box Scrapbook Layout Gift Idea

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Santa’s Candy Train

Hi everyone, I’ve been itching to share today’s project, It’s something I’ve been working on for a while and wanted to get it just right. How cute is this! I going to fill it with Candy Canes when I put all my decorations up. I’ve kept mine to just the train and two carriages but…… Continue reading Santa’s Candy Train

Hanging Wall Decorations/Wreaths

Easy DIY Wall Clock

On Monday I shared this tutorial, I’ve wanted to make my own clock for a while but just kept forgetting. I finally reminded myself when I saw my local pound shop selling clocks. I thought I would take one apart and use the mechanism from that one to make my own. This is a very…… Continue reading Easy DIY Wall Clock

Medium Gift Boxes

DIY Gable Box or Lunch Box

Hi everyone, I got a cool gift box project today. DIY Gable Box These Gable boxes need no die or file they are all made by freehand and are lots of fun to make. This is a great size 4″ x 7.1/2 and if you don’t stick down the base you can store these flat…… Continue reading DIY Gable Box or Lunch Box

Unusual Gift Boxes & Bags

Mini Christmas Place Cards

Hi everyone, thought I would share what I’m having as my name cards on my Christmas table this year. I’ve had so many people ask me for a smaller version of the Orb Gift Boxes which I made a few weeks ago. These are mini ones with a little treat all ready inside and finished…… Continue reading Mini Christmas Place Cards

Medium Gift Boxes

Last Minute Christmas Gift Idea

Hello everyone today I have my last Christmas project for you, there are still 3 days until the big day so time to squeeze in some last minute gifts. Here is my explosion style gift box for 1 Christmas Bauble or Ornament this makes a perfect last minute gift and inexpensive as most of the…… Continue reading Last Minute Christmas Gift Idea

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Pinwheel Garland & more Rosettes!

Hey everyone, today Is a 2.4.1 as I have two tutorials to show you. Firstly is this very easy Pinwheel Garland. Using the lovely ‘Merry Little Christmas’ papers by First Edition this Garland really has a festive feel about it. You can also attach them to the top of a wooden stick and pop them into gift…… Continue reading Pinwheel Garland & more Rosettes!

Unusual Gift Boxes & Bags

DIY Potpourri Ornament

Hi everyone I have another Squashed Orb project today with a difference! I have been asked by a few people to make a smaller version and one of my lovely YouTube subscribers Irene George had a great idea of putting her homemade Potpourri into one…this then gave me the idea to do the same. I…… Continue reading DIY Potpourri Ornament