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PRECIOUS METALS • Set your table with a gold and white colour scheme for a glittering Christmas
RHAPSODY IN BLUE • Make any present extra-special with a gorgeously embellished gift bag
NORDIC NOEL • Red embroidery and trim adds Scandi chic to a white linen stocking
ADD SPARKLE • Use simple circles and a bauble theme to make batches of these pretty cards
STAR QUALITY • Finish a découpaged gift box with a ric rac star and buttons for a pretty festive keepsake
OUT OF THE BOX • Recycle matchboxes into festive decorations with scraps from your craft stash
SECRET SANTA • With a pocket for a gift voucher hidden on the front, this greetings card is a clever two-in-one idea
BEST DRESSED • Get top marks for presentation with these creative gift wrap ideas
TOP GEAR • Have fun turning plain cards into glittering party hats
IT’S A GIFT • Use oversized buttons and pipe cleaners to make fun gift bags
WISE OWLS • Making pine cone birds with funny features will keep children happy for hours
FESTIVE FELT • Customise the colour of this hand-stitched tree decoration to portray your own canine pal
TOUCH OF FROST • A wreath of paper snowflakes decorated with diamanté gems is perfect for hanging up indoors
PERFECT GEOMETRY • This sweet card uses stitched hexagons, making the most of leftover Christmas fabrics
QUICK STITCH • A stylish hottie cover is a simple project for novice knitters and makes a great gift
FESTIVE DETAILS • Hang these intricate, double-sided baubles on the tree or at a window
HERALD ANGELS • Making these decorations will put everyone in the mood for Christmas
TURN OVER A NEW LEAF • Make pretty felt holly toppers to decorate Christmas cards and gift tags
STAR RUNNER • A runner embroidered with glass rocaille beads makes the table look extra festive
CUDDLY FRIEND • This sweet reindeer in a hardwearing but soft acrylic yarn makes a gorgeous gift
PAINT MAGIC • Add colour and festive buttons to ready-cut MDF blanks to make stylish decorations
COSY UP • Make a cuddly hot-water bottle cover from an old woolly jumper
STAR BRIGHT • Jazz up plain wooden or acrylic shapes with strips of washi tape
TRIO OF TREES • Decorate padded felt cones with tiny beads for a stylish display
GLITTER BALL • Cover polystyrene balls in papier-mâché and decorate to make lovely pastel baubles
GO FLUORO • Make fun stockings with brightly coloured felt and add a polka dot Christmas tree
CONTRAST EFFECTS • Add a spray of sharp white foliage to black card for a brilliant chalkboard effect
TAG ALONG • Use a paper punch to create pretty mini gift labels for your Christmas parcels
SIMPLE SNOWMAN • This needlepoint snowman uses a simple stitch and is great for beginners
LUCKY BAGS • Little hessian sacks filled with chocolate coins make a perfect table gift
ALL SQUARED • Stitch a gingham patchwork cushion and add ready-made crochet flowers
SEW PRETTY • This mini tree decoration is a great way to use...