I didn’t have to create any new advent calendars this year so thought I’d re-post some that I have created over the past few years. Probably my favourite – Advent Trees. If you fancy creating some for yourself you can find the PDF download here. If you’re a fan of a nice cuppa why not create a Tea Advent Calendar – great for yourself or … Continue reading Advent Calendars
I don’t feel that I put much effort into Christmas makes this year but thought I’d start to save my Christmas blogs in a photo collection so here’s 2018’s…. Continue reading A Very Happy Christmas
A few weeks ago we had a wander through the German Market in Birmingham city centre which I believe is the largest in the UK. I had been sketching some nutcracker figures from photographs so was very excited when I stumbled on an entire stall of them – so this sketch is from an actual figurine, which is now sitting on the fire mantle in … Continue reading Nutcrackers Galore
practising with my metallic watercolour paints Continue reading Christmas sketch
This is a bit of recycled blog post as I originally posted this in February but I thought it might be an idea for a last minute Christmas gift or failing that a Christmas craft project to keep the children busy whilst they’re off school. Perfect for a family member or friend with young-ish children – why not create a personalised board game. You’ll find … Continue reading Handmade Christmas Gift
I love wrapping presents, especially if I have time to do something a bit special. It seems such a shame when you’ve spent so much time finding the perfect gift to just bung it in a bag so this year I thought I’d theme my wrapping. For my mum I opted for a paper cut floral design, maybe not the most Christmassy but definitely distinctive. I … Continue reading Wrapping Presents
another paper based Christmas project this time 3D decorations – they’re a bit fiddly but once you get started actually quite straightforward to make – a little alpine scene in paper. I stuck to white card but you could mix it up a bit Continue reading Christmas Decorations
This year I decided to wrap all my presents in craft paper but I wanted to have some different designs so I could recognise which family each gift was for. There always seems to be a present where the gift tag goes astray and I have to carefully unwrap to work out who its intended for so I thought this would make it easier. I … Continue reading Christmas Wrapped Up
Ok I thought I’d leave this design to last as it is the design I’m sending this year as my christmas cards. To make you’ll need some blank greetings cards, ideally white; some gold paper (I used sticky back paper); black card and a black liner pen. Start by drawing three trees of different design – they don’t need to be perfect! If its easier … Continue reading Contemporary Christmas Card Design
I’ve struggled this year to find the time for any Christmas makes so I thought I’d share some ideas from some very talented crafters. Snowflake wreath from The Ballard Bunch. I’m amazed how effective this is. The make itself is really straightforward and uber contemporary but against a dark door it looks fantastic. Snowball wreath from Daisy Mae Bell – I love the simplicity … Continue reading Christmas Wreaths
