home & lifestyle collection 12 - make it christmas

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CHRISTMASCraft & styling projects to make your festive home uniqueMake it FROM THE PUBLISHER OF STYLE AT HOME,IDEAL HOME AND COUNTRY HOMES & INTERIORS

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SIMPLE SCANDI ELEGANT GOLD

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EDITOR

This year, make Christmas really special,

thanks to our gorgeous decorating, crafting,

gifting, styling and wrapping ideas. Start

by choosing your look weve six to pick

from: Winter Whites, Simple Scandi, ElegantGold, Folk Magic, Rustic Retreat andClassic

Highland, then try our projects for bringing it

to life. Learn simple foliage techniques, have

a go at creative wrapping projects and style

gorgeous place settings that will impress

friends and family as you share your home

at this wonderful time of year. And of course,

if you prefer a project from a different section

to the style or colour youve chosen, all of

our ideas and crafts can be modified to suit

your own particular scheme. Enjoy your

pre-festive crafting and styling time and

I wish you all a Happy Christmas,

WELCOME

Make it Christmas


4/132004

CONTENTS

Make it Christmas

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5/132005

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74

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121

6 Winter Whites

28 Simple Scandi

48 Elegant Gold

68 Folk Magic

88 Rustic Charm

108 Classic Highland

SIX GORGEOUS

THEMES FOR A

SUPER-STYLISH

CHRISTMAS

Inside


6/132006

Create a magical look this year with a mix of

snowy white, sparkling metallics and a hintof crystal. Add texture with faux fur and

shimmering glassware and, for a barely

there colour hit, pick soft mauve and

sage for wrap and ribbons.

Look one


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TREAT CHRISTMAS VISITORSto

an enchanted welcome with a

wintry forest decal scene on

your front door. Cut your own

from self-adhesive vinyl and

window film or buy one ready

made. If making one, cut your

design in reverse so its the

right way round from the

outside. Hang a eucalyptus

wreath artificial or fresh

from a mauve ribbon bow to

complete your magical hallway


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Give a neutral scheme its own magical look with an injection of

frosty whites, made extra special with shimmering metallics

STEP INSIDE A WINTER

SPARKLING

LIVING ROOM

Go for elegance with crisp

whites, touches of glittering silver

and plenty of reflective finishes.

Choose a flocked or snow-dusted

tree rather than a traditional greenone, giving the room an instant

winter-wonderland feel, as if its

just snowed. Dress with baubles

in antique gold, white glass and

crystal, and simple LED fairy lights

nestled among the branches.

A simple yet striking star tree

topper is echoed by a larger

version on the console table,

while embellished cushions add

an extra dimension to the sofa.


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DRESSING A FIR

GARLAND WITH

GLITTERING

SILVER SPRIGS

We love


10/132010

Create your own winter

wonderland scene in your hall

by styling side tables with

mini white trees and lanterns,leading the eye to your hero

Christmas tree (if you have the

space). Stack beautifully

wrapped gifts on a painted chair

and pop underneath the tree.

Twist a ready-made garland

around your banister, leaving

gaps for hands as people go up

and down the stairs, then add

fairy lights and sprigs of

inexpensive gypsophilia sprayed

silver for shimmer. Finally, tie

several hero baubles together

with a delicate white organza

ribbon to dress your newel post.

TWINKLING

HALLWAY


11/132011

SPARKLETOAGA

RLAND

USEBATTERY-OPERATED

FAIRYLIGHTSTOA

DD


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Style a magical scene for

Christmas Lunch using stars

hung above your table. Reflected

in a mirror, just two provide a

great effect, especially when

teamed with woodland-inspiredwallpaper. Drape fairy lights over

the mirror and along your

mantelpiece. On the table, use

crockery with silver edging,

glassware to match and simple

white crackers. Group small

votives on a cake stand for an

easy-to-move centrepiece.

ELEGANT

DINING ROOM

TEAMING A FLAT

WHITE BED SHEET

WITH A FESTIVE

TABLE RUNNER

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DECORATION

MINIATURE

BOOK TREE

TEAR THE COVERSoff an old

paperback. Fold the first page

diagonally, so the top-right hand

corner sits along the binding.

FOLD AGAIN so the diagonal

edge sits against the binding

a point will be created at the

bottom. Fold the point upwards,

in line with the bottom of the

book (the tree stands on this

edge so it needs to be straight).

CONTINUE THE ABOVE for all

the remaining pages. Once

finished, bend the binding of the

book back on itself to fan the

pages out. You should end up

with a sturdy, pleated cone.

Winter Whites

Try our craft and styling ideas to introduce this elegant look into your

home. Youll need plenty of fresh foliage, silver accessories and ribbons

LITTLE TOUCHES

TRIMMING THE

BOOK TREE WITH

STICK-ON GEMS

AND A STAR

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WRAPPING

STYLISH PRESENTS

Finish off gifts for special friends with

our easy corsages of rosemary, thyme,

sage and roses. Secure with a rubber

band before tying onto your pressies.

CUTRIBBONENDS

TOAPOINTORV

SHAPETOSTOPFR

AYING


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FOLIAGE

WHITE ROSE

WREATH

SOAK A 20CM foam florists

wreath in water, dry the base and

place on a flat surface. Tie on a

length of raffia, ready for hanging.

CUT A SELECTIONof foliage,

fresh herbs and white flowers

so the stems are 8-10cm long.

COVER THE WREATHwith

greenery fir, ivy, sage, rosemary

and eucalyptus are all ideal. Next,

trim your flowers until there is

just enough stem on each bloom

to hold it in the foam.

PUSH THE FLOWERSinto the

ring, spacing them evenly. Tie two

pieces of ribbon into a bow and

wire to the top of your wreath.

USEAWIREDRIBB

ON

TOSTOPYOURBOW

FROMLOSINGSHA

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MIXING SILVER

CHARGER PLATES

WITH EVERYDAY

WHITE CHINA

We love

PLACE SETTING

SHIMMERING STACK

Pile up crockery at each guests place.Start with a silver place mat (round

ones will give more space), then add

plates for the main course and starter,

before topping with a dessert bowl.

Finish with a fresh herb corsage.


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STYLING WITH

METALLIC BAUBLES,

USING THEM TO

ADD SHIMMER

We love

STYLING

BAUBLE LANTERN

Use a mix of delicate glass baubles

and battery-operated LEDs to

fill an empty storm lantern or wire

bird cage. Position in front of amirror to enhance the effect.


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CARDS

TWIG

DISPLAYUSE EITHER shop-bought twig

wall art (metal or wood is fine) or

spray paint a number of sturdy

twigs, gluing with a hot glue gun

at their base to form a fan shape.

LEAN YOUR TWIG PIECE

against a wall on a console table

in a hallway is perfect before

clipping on cards with mini silver

pegs. Drape with decorative fairy

lights, choosing ones with

interesting shapes around each

bulb for an extra-magical glow.

CLIPMINIPEGSON

TO

FLOUNCYRIBBONS

FOR

ATTACHINGGIFTTA

GS


20/132020

Pick jars, tins and even coffee cupsto make presents extra special

Winter Whites

CONTAINERS

Take the lid of a screw-top jar

and sand the inside until rough.

Using a clear-drying epoxy, fix

your tree decorations to the

inside of the lid and leave to dry.

Fill the jar almost to the top with

water, then add a dash each of

glitter and glycerine. Tightly

screw on the lid and finish with a

ribbon bow around the jars neck.

SNOW GLOBES

Idea no.1


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USING PIECES OF

INEXPENSIVE FELT

FOR CHRISTMAS

CRAFTING

We love

FELT PARCELS

Pre-cut white felt squares

are ideal for wrapping small

boxes and books. Use pins

to temporarily secure the felt

around the gift before tying

with white ribbon. Remove

the pins and tie on a brown

luggage label, stamped with

your Christmas message,

to the centre of the bow.


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Use tactile fabrics, shiny foils and

pages from a book as wrap

Winter Whites

WRAP

IDEAS

GIFT CRACKERS

Wrap small gifts in delicate tissue

paper then make your cracker

as per the kit instructions, leaving

one end open. Pop your gift inside,

before securing the end with ribbon.

Curl the ribbon ends using scissors.

FAUX-FUR

STOCKINGSDraw a stocking shape

H60cm x W30cm on paper

and use to cut two from fur

fabric. Pin, with right sides

together, and machine stitch

around, then turn. Repeat to

make a white stocking,

adding a fur cuff to the top.

RECYCLED

PAPER WRAPTear out pages from books

picked up at charity shops,

then trim the torn edges with

scissors. Tape together to make

large pieces of gift wrap. Once

your present is wrapped, finish

by cutting strips from the pages

of the book and looping to form

a rosette for the top of your gift.

WALL DISPLAY IDEASTry these easy festive makes for your walls

REMOVE THE GLASS

from a box frame and

discard safely. Cut a piece

of wrapping paper to fit

the frames backing board

and glue in place. Spray

wooden letters with white

paint. Once dry, glue them

onto the backing board.

TRACE THE STARtemplate

on page 128. Glue thin card

onto the back of a piece of

wallpaper then, using the

template, cut out five star

points. Take one piece and

fold to make a point, fixing

with double-sided tape.

Repeat, then tape together.


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From show-stopping trees and beautiful decorations, to fabulous

gifts and decadent food treats, youll find everything you need to

make this years Christmas really special (and easy) at Dobbies

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Create a stylish display on

a dresser by weaving fresh

fir, holly, moss and berries

in among containers with

snowflake and deer motifs.

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28/132000

Go for cheerful reds, mid blues and white to

give your home a splash of Nordic Christmascharm. This is a great look for lovers of

modern country style, allowing you to mix

wicker and natural wood with knits

in classic Scandi patterns.

Look two

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PUT UP A PAINTEDpeg rail

in your hallway to provide

invaluable extra space for

guests winter coats and

scarves, and use it to hang

baskets of presents and

Scandi-style stars. Either

look for wooden stars

or make your own from

cardboard, painting first

with cream emulsion then

grey for a distressed feel


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Snowflakes and stars, Dala horses, natural woods and Scandi-style

knits all give a neutral scheme plenty of Christmas character

EMBRACE A MODERN

Keep things calm and

understated with elements of a

Scandi Christmas brought into

your living or family space.

Choose twig-style trees, which

take up less space than their fir

equivalents, placing a smaller

one on a sideboard and a

floor-standing one by the side

of a sofa. Add twinke with fairy

lights and hand-made felt

decorations in red and white

(make your own using a cookie

cutter as a template). Dress the

fireplace with a simple garland

and more magical fairy lights,

wooden trees, Dala horses and

candlesticks lined up along the

mantel shelf. Finally, style your

sofas with ticking-style cushionsin off-white and red and add

a cosy faux-fur throw.

CHARMING

FAMILY ROOM


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USING PRE-LIT

FAUX-TWIG TREES

DRESSED WITH

FELT STARS

We love


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Give a simple painted kitchen

Nordic style with crisp table

linens, everyday white crockery

and touches of red. Spray-paint

a few twigs and pop in a white

vase for a simple counter-toptree, which you can dress with

cookie-cutter stars, hung from

narrow red ribbon. Use knitted

mini stockings to house a knife,

fork and spoon at each place

setting and pile up sweet treats

on cake stands. Make a decorative

chair back from large pine cones

tied together with invisible nylon

thread, which can be looped

through the back rest.

LIGHT & AIRY

KITCHEN

DRESSCHAIRPADS

WITH

COVERSMADEFROM

LINENTEATOWELS


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Line a glazed kitchen cabinet with delicious treats, ready for a

Scandi-influenced Christmas. Start by trimming the edges of your

shelves with wide red and white braid look for an embroidered design

for a pattern hit using double-sided tape at the corners to hold in

place. Then line some of the shelves with jam jars filled with biscuits,

sweets and savoury nibbles, and stack festive crockery on others.

Add a decorative Nordic heart to the handle of the cabinet.

FESTIVE LARDER

CUTTING JAM JAR

COVERS FROM

GINGHAM FABRIC

REMNANTS

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Bring Scandi style into your

guest bedroom with white bed

linen (if you have a lace-trimmed

sheet, so much the better),

layering with snug blankets and

throws. Pop a pair of red

patterned Oxford pillowcases

under white ones for extra

definition. Dress the windowsill

with a Dala horse, a natural

wooden tree and wicker stars,

plus a posey of roses and berries

on the bedside table. Finally, lay

a welcoming tea tray filled with

treats ready for guests to enjoy.

RELAXING

BEDROOM

MAKING GUESTS

FEEL WELCOME

WITH GIFTS LEFT

IN BEDROOMS

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WRAPPING

STAMPED BAGS

Use a large snowflake stamp to

decorate brown kraft paper bags,

adding a butchers twine tie and gift

tag held in place with washi tape.

Keep your Christmas look simple yet stylish with our easy makes and

finishing touches for your home, using plenty of classic Scandi red

Simple Scandi

LITTLE TOUCHES

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ADDING A FEW

TRADITIONAL

BAUBLES TO A

SCANDI LOOK

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FOLIAGE

NATURAL

WREATH

PICK UPflorists wire and a

fir wreath (at least 40cm in

diameter) from your local florist.

START BY ADDINGadditionalfoliage, such as ivy and berries,

using the wire to secure in place.

Keep checking you have

distributed evenly dividing your

wreath into thirds often helps.

WIRE ON LARGEnatural decs,

such as apples and pine cones.

For the apples, bend a piece of

wire in half and poke the looped

end (slightly separated) through

the apple from the stem; twist

through your wreath and secure.

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CARDS

WASHI TAPE

CARD TREESTICK A LENGTHof masking

tape to your wall or door. Fix a

piece of double-sided tape to the

centre of this and peel off the

backing. Place a piece of wide

ribbon on this and press in place.

WORKING FROM THEribbon

out and around 5cm from the

bottom, start to arrange your

cards into a tree shape, using

washi tape to hold each in place.

START AND FINISH the next

row shorter than the previous

one as you work your way up

the ribbon. Finally, add a felt

snowflake to the top of your tree.

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SONTOYOUR


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STYLING

BERRY LANTERN

Pop a small tumbler inside a large

glass vase, then surround with

berries. Add a pillar candle, before

finishing with a ribbon bow.

RAIDING THE

RIBBON BOX TO

FIND THE PERFECT

TRIMMING

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Use fir, ivy, eucalyptus and even fruitto create Scandi-style arrangements

Simple Scandi

FOLIAGE

Half-core four reddish-green

apples, choosing ones that

sit fairly flat. Force a candle

holder into each, before adding

a tall candle, ensuring that it

is secure. Pop on a windowsillthen wind lengths of fresh ivy

around the apples. Never leave

burning candles unattended.

APPLE HOLDERS

Idea no.1

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MAKING A

CHRISTINGLE FROM

ORANGES AND

CLOVES

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Use the offcuts of berries

bought for larger arrangements,

such as your wreath, to

add decorative touches

to cupboards. Simplyhold in place with washi

tape in red and white

Scandi-style patterns.

BERRY

CORSAGE

Idea no.2

SAVEANYTREEOR

WREATHTRIMMING

S

FORSMALLERPROJ

ECTS

Wire on a large fir branch (sold

separately at your local florist)

to your door knocker, adding a

bow of red ribbon. Then dress

with lightweight decorations in

Scandi red and white felt ones

are ideal but avoid glass designs.

FANCY KNOCKER

Idea no.3

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DOOR DECTake a large

piece of fir, add

in eucalyptus

and thistle heads,

binding together

with florists wire. Attach

a pair of mittens, pine

cones and bells, a larger star

decoration at the bottom for

weight, plus a red/white ribbon.

Wire onto your doors handle.

NAME BLOCKSDrill a small hole in the top of

a number of pine offcuts and

sand the edges smooth. Add

a drop of wood glue into each

hole before fixing a small sprig

of fir (cut from your Christmas

tree) in place. Finally, stamp

your guests initials on all sides

of the block using letter stamps

and a blue ink pad, to make

rustic place markers.

Idea no.5

Idea no.4


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USING LAYERS OF

RED AND WHITE

TISSUE INSIDE

GIFT BAGS

We love

SWEET BAGS

Fold over the top of a brown

paper gift bag and punch ahole through the fold and the

bag. Pop in hand-made sweets

before tying red and white

striped ribbon through all four

layers to secure. Hand-stamp a

message onto a luggage label,

leaving space to write your

name for a personal touch.


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CAKE STAND IDEASDisplay gifts and edible treats Scandi style

FIRST, WRAP GIFTSin red

and white paper choose

a variety of different-sized

boxes. Tie two large ones

together with ribbon, pop

on a Christmas cake stand,

then arrange smaller boxes

in front. Finish with a

Scandi-inspired decoration.

USE A SIMPLEtiered

cake stand for after-dinner

biscuits or sweet treats.

Choose ones wrapped in

red and white paper and

nestle mini red baubles

among each. Serve with a

boozy Christmas coffee or

tea in red and white mugs.

DATE WRAP

Set a date stamp to 25 Dec

2014 and, using a red ink

pad, stamp to form squares

of pattern on plain white

paper. Use butchers twine

threaded with letter beads

to secure and label parcels.

ADVENT BAGS

With a medium-width

artists paintbrush, paint

even freehand stripes onto

mini gift bags or envelopes

using red poster paint.

Allow to dry before clipping

to a twig of a faux tree,

adding a small gift to each

as an Advent countdown.

Style a Nordic Christmas with our

tricks using decorative papers

Simple Scandi

CRAF T

IDEAS

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3D TREE CARDSCut three squares of craft paper, 6cm, 5cm and 4cm.

Fold diagonally with wrong sides together. Open and

fold across other diagonal. Open, push sides together

to form a triangle; crease. With the top point of the

triangle at the top, fold in the left side to an imaginary

central line. Repeat with the right side. Form a tree

shape by tucking the point of the large tree under

the base of the medium one, then under the base

of the small tree. Glue, add a trunk, fix to the card.


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LOOK FORred

and white knitted

stockings with

heart, tree and star

patterns, and fill

with small gifts

HANGUPA

ROWOFKNITTED

STOCKINGSFORA

WELCOMINGFEEL


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KNITTED

PATTERN

SCARLET & WHITE

Dalahorses

CheerfulSTARS


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Embrace full-on glamour with rich gold for this

years Christmas look. Glistening and decadentwith a nod to the 1920s, gold is perfect

for adding opulence to every room.

Introduce copper and amber tones

for extra warmth and depth.

Look three

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ADDING A TOUCH

OF VINTAGE STYLE

WITH CREAMFLOWERS

We love


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Make your home extra-special this year with plenty of

gilded touches, guaranteed to create wow in every room

INTRODUCE A DRAMATIC

Already a fan of using warm

neutrals in your decorating

schemes? Then youll have the

perfect backdrop for adding

shimmer choose a sparklingwhite or white-flocked tree,

traditional gold glass baubles and

fairy lights (avoid any with a

blue-white hue). Look for festive

ornaments to create a stylish

mantelpiece display stags, mini

trees and lanterns in yellow-gold

will soon add a feeling of grandeur

to your look. Finally, dress your

sofa with glitzy gold cushions.

GOLDEN

LIVING ROOM


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BUYAREELOFWID

E

RIBBONINCLASSIC

GOLDASASIGNATU

RETRIM

Display elegant Christmas cards

down the side of your hearth, hung

from a piece of wide gold ribbon

away from the fire. Use a small

piece of double-sided tape to

hold each card to the ribbon,

then secure the top of the ribbon

under the mantle shelf. Prop up

cards with elaborate candles and

votives which, when lit, will add

to the golden glow of the room.

Choose a signature festive scent

for your home fragrance that will

flow from room to room.

RIBBON CARD

HOLDER


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Let the beauty of a rich, dark-wood table shine through in a gold dining

room, which will allow crisp white restaurant-style crockery to stand

out. Look for charger plates in on-trend copper to echo your other

stylists touches, such as a bauble favour for your guests and, of course,

plenty of votives. Finish your Christmas table with glasses that have

gold or copper detail, such as coloured stems, swirls or even block

colour, channelling the glamour and decadence of the 1920s.

SOPHISTICATED TABLE

SPRAYTHETIPSOF

PINECONESGOLD

FOR

AQUICKCENTREPIECE


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PINNING A GOLD

STAR TO THE BACK

OF UPHOLSTERED

DINING CHAIRS

We love

Give your entertaining space a

new focal point for Christmas

with a trio of rich gold wreaths

hung from wide ribbon, then

trail a laser-cut leaf garland along

the mantelpiece for a delicatetouch. Use accent lighting and

amber votive candles to add to

the warm glow. If youre using a

green faux-fir Christmas tree in

a gold scheme, choose large

high-shine baubles to ensure it

looks as glittering as possible.

HOTEL-STYLE

DINING ROOM


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DECORATION

GOLD DOLLY

PEG FAIRYFOLD TWO TUILEwedding

favours into quarters. Cut a hole at

the point, poke a dolly peg through

and fix with double-sided tape.

CUT A PIECEof gold crepe paper

20cm x 8cm, gather and stick to

the skirts waistband. Cut gold

braid for the bodice and stick

above the skirt; add a ribbon belt.

Glue on a glitter butterfly for wings.

BRUSH THE HEADwith PVA glue

and wind wool around to create

hair, then glue a sequin to the top.

Finally, draw a face on the peg.

056

Elegant Gold

Golden fabric and ribbon silk, chiffon and organza are ideal for our

easy Christmas projects, and will lend that special luxurious touch

LITTLE TOUCHES

TOTREEBRANCHE

S

CLIPONGOLD

GLITTERBUTTERFL

IES


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WRAPPING

SCARF PRESENTS

Use scarves to wrap gifts, making them part

of the present. Place your scarf pattern-side

down with the gift in the middle, then pull up

pairs of diagonally opposite corners and tie.

STAMPING A

PLAIN SCARF

WITH METALLIC

FABRIC PAINT

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Take a few long pieces of greenery, such as

fir and eucalyptus, and bend into a figure

of eight shape, securing with florists wire.

Hook the top over your newel post, then

wire on gold decorations and pine cones.

FOLIAGE

NEWEL GARLAND

CHOOSING

SILVERY FOLIAGE

TO BALANCE

GOLD DECS

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CARDS

HAMPER DISPLAY

Tie two gold ribbons over the lid of

your hamper, then tuck Christmas

cards behind these. Layer the base

of the hamper with more cards.

FINDING A

CREATIVE SOLUTION

FOR SHOWING

OFF CARDS

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STYLING

GLITTER BIRD

CHAIR BACKGATHER SEVERAL long pieces

of sprayed gold and copper

foliage into a bunch and secure

with an elastic band.

TIE A WIDEblack ribbon bow

around the back of your chair,

then tie on your sprayed foliage

with a wide gold wired ribbon.

TRIM THE ENDSof your foliage

if needed, tucking under the

ribbon tails, then clip on a

decorative gold bird decoration.

Repeat for the other dining chairs.

DRESSAWOODEN

CHAIRBACKWITH

GLAMGOLDTOUCH

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FLOATING

CANDLES

Idea no.5

Combine water and fire in

a bowl of floating festive

gold candles. Half-fill a

shallow bowl then add gold

floating candles, before

sprinkling over small pieces

of edible gold leaf for a

glamorous finishing touch.

Give your magical candles

somewhere special to sit

for the Christmas period.

Group three small side

tables next to your sofa

if you dont have an

existing nest of tables, try

spray painting the tops

of second-hand ones in

gold and copper shades.

METALLIC

TABLES

Idea no.4

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CANDLESUNATTEN

ED

ORINADRAUGHT

HURRICANE

CENTREPIECE

Idea no.3

Bring shimmering light into

your scheme by using a silvered

hurricane lamp with a pillar

candle popped inside. Place

the lamp on a mock-croc gold

place mat then twist a sparkling

gold and jewelled garland

around the bottom of the

lamp to form a mini wreath.


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Use gold paint to update everyday

pieces and foliage in a flash

Elegant Gold

PAINT

IDEAS

BAUBLE IDEASNeed a quick gold rush? Try these ideas

TURN A GLASS hurricane

vase into an eye-catching

display using gold baubles,

shimmering sequin trim

and pine cones. Layer up

gradually to avoid any

big gaps, checking you

are happy with what will

be the front of your display.

BE READY FORguests

with a glitzy metallic tray

laid with small dishes for

savoury snacks, adding a

hero gold bauble or two

for a festive touch. Stick

a piece of double-sided

tape under each bauble

to prevent them rolling.

065

STARRY

CROCKERYSpray stencil mount adhesive

onto the reverse of a small star

stencil and position on a white

plate. Apply gold ceramic paint

with a brush, first dappling off

the excess onto kitchen paper.

Remove the stencil, reapply and

repeat. Bake the crockery in the

oven as per the ceramic paint

manufacturers instructions.

TWIG WREATH

Start to form a wreath shape

with several willow or twig

pieces, then secure the top and

bottom with florists wire. Add a

few loose pieces to your wreath

base then place on newspaper

and spray with gold paint.Leave to dry then spray the

underside. Hang with ribbon.

GOLDEN FRUIT

Create a striking centrepiece for a gold

table by spray-painting fruit, either ceramic

or real. Apply one coat and leave to dry

before adding a second for a high-shine

finish. Group several on a gold cake stand.


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decadent

candlelight

sparklingglitter

SEQUINS & BEADS

SPRAYED

FOLIAGEART DECO


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Bring the folk look to life with plenty of foliage,

vibrant jewel colours and quirky touches

STEP INSIDE A CHRISTMAS

Put together your own forest-

inspired centrepiece by placing

a moss wreath in the middle of

your table and adding three tall

candles. Then fill metal troughs

with berries and ivy, sitting on

a bed of moss (available from

florists). Mix and match plain

white and coloured china at each

place setting, adding emerald-

green glassware and baubles.

Keep chairs simple either

painted or left natural then finish

by hanging a rosehip wreath

high above the table as a festive

alternative to a pendant light.

MAGICAL

FEAST


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DISPLAYING LARGE

GLASS BOTTLES &

VASES, STYLED

WITH BERRIES

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Create a fairytale scene outsidetoo, making use of garden

furniture for a delightfully styled

corner. Pop white or silver-

sprayed twigs into weighted pots

or buckets, adding shatterproof

baubles around the stems in

pretty folk colours. Look out for

metal or button stars to dress

your twig trees, making sure they

are wired on securely. Finally,

dot apple candle holders (these

can be shop-bought faux designs

or carved from real ones) on the

table top. Then cross your

fingers for a fine flurry of snow!

OUTDOOR

CHARM

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UNROLLING A RUG

TO ENCOURAGE

KIDS TO SIT NEXT

TO THE TREE

We love

Disguise your trees pot in a

planter, then dress the tree with

twinkling fairy lights (youll need

at least three strands for a

magical glow). Add rosy red with

simple paper bunting. Cut eachflag as a diamond shape, then

fold in half to make a triangle,

sandwiching string between each

layer, before gluing. A patchwork

chair (or even just a throw) adds

to the folksy look, while presents

wrapped in brown paper and

trimmed with plain velvet or satin

ribbon can be stacked around

the tree, ready to be discovered.

BEAUTIFUL

FIR TREE


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HAVEFUNBAKING

MAKESWEETS,TREAT

S

ANDGINGERBREADHOUS

ES

Set aside a prep area in your

kitchen or dining room where

you can get organised. From

wrapping presents to finishing off

cakes and bakes, youll feel much

more in control if you have adedicated space. But dont think

that you cant style this area to

work the folk look too hang

paper stars from the window,

making for a cheerful view as you

wrap presents and sort essentials

like glassware and crockery. Keep

all of your Christmas kit the

scissors, ribbon, washi tape and

wrap close to hand in a drawer.

CHRISTMAS

TRADITIONS


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Use ribbon and drawing pins or tacks to create a fun star, which can

be used to display Christmas cards. Choose a contrasting colour to

your walls, so the star shape really pops. Mask your star on the wall

first then follow the lines with the ribbon, adding pins to secure

in place, before hanging or pegging on your cards. Wind ivy and

other festive foliage around the banisters, allowing a few

pieces to spring loose for a natural, relaxed touch.

STARRY LANDING

USING THE SAME

PAPER BUNTING IN

EACH ROOM FOR

CONTINUITY

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WRAPPING

STAMPED PRESENTS

Use franked postage stamps to

decorate parcels and cards (or

arrange new ones in tree shapes) for

a package thats bound to excite.

Folk Magic

Try these quirky projects that will make your home really special for

Christmas, using a colour palette of rich purples, teals, pinks and ruby red

LITTLE TOUCHES

STAMPING

PARCELS WITH

FESTIVE MOTIFS

THEN POSTING

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FOLIAGE

PURPLE

FLOWER BALL

SOAK A 20CM-DIAMETERball

of florists foam overnight. Cut

a piece of ribbon long enough

to wrap around your ball and to

be usd for hanging. Tie aroundthe ball and secure with pins

at the knot (on the bottom) and

the top at the hanging loop.

START BY ADDINGyour

greenery, which should be

trimmed to around 5cm in

length (this may feel short,

but it will stay in place). Try

to space a flowerhead apart.

FILL IN THE GAPS with purple

peonies or carnations, keeping to

the shape of the foam. Finally,

dot evenly with red berry clusters. USEDFORYEARS

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STYLING

TISSUE PAPER

FLOWERS

TAKE SIX A4 SHEETSof purple

tissue paper and lay in a stack.

Fold together into a concertina

(2.5cm wide), across the width.CUT ZIGZAGSat each short

end to give pointed edges. Fold

your concertina in half, then

unfold this last fold. On this fold

line, cut two small triangle

notches in the centre on each

side, so that the point of the

triangle sits on that central line.

WRAP A PIECE OFflorists wire

around the centre of the

concertina over the notches,

twisting carefully to secure. Cut

down each fold on one of the

long edges to about 1cm from

the centre at both ends.FAN OUT YOUR flower and

gently unfold each layer of

tissue up towards the centre.

Attach to ribbon or a paper band

wrapped around your gifts.

POPCHOCOLATES

INWHITEBOXESAND

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REVAMPING

BAUBLES WITH

NEW RIBBON

AND TRIMS

We love

DECORATION

GLITTER BAUBLES

Jazz up coloured plain-glass baubles

with gold glitter. Apply PVA glue in

bands, then roll your bauble in a tray

of gold glitter and leave to dry.


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PLACE SETTING

DOILY

DECORATIONTAKE SIX SMALL circular

white paper doilies and fold

each in half, with wrong sides

together, to create semi circles.

THREAD A NEEDLEwith white

cotton and place two doilies

back-to-back, folded edges

down. Halfway along the curved

edge, sew through one of the

pre-cut holes and the matching

one behind to join the doilies.

REPEAT TO JOINthe remaining

doilies into pairs, then sew the

three pairs together to make a

star shape. Fan out the folded

sides and top with a decoration.

QUICKFOLKSTYLE

BERRIESONFORU

SEFOLIAGEWITH


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PLAYING GUESS

WHO WITH SNAPS

OF CHRISTMASES

GONE BY

We love

CARDS

PHOTO CARD DISPLAY

Using a colour printer, print out

festive family snaps onto pieces of

paper 7cm x 14cm, adding a black

border to each. Peg onto ribbon with

a Christmas message for eachguest written on the reverse.


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Finish special gifts with a hand-madetouch theyre almost too good to open!

Folk Magic

PAPER

Trace and cut out the template

on page 128. Draw around the

shape onto coloured card and

cut out. Score around the central

square (the base of the box)

using a ruler and scissors. Place

your gift on this square. Fold up

the two sides with the curved

handle, then fold together the

slotted handles. Push through

the slots, bending back to secure.

Decorate with a festive stamp,

glue on a flower and add a tag.

GIFT BOXES

USING PRETTY

CARDBOARD WITH

PATTERNS ON

BOTH SIDES

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CRACKERS

Idea no.3

Cut a piece of crepe paper three

times the length and two times

the width of a cardboard tube.Roll the paper around the tube

and secure with tape. Push the

gift inside the tube and pinch

the paper together at each end.

Carefully tie with twine, then

decorate with a band of gift

wrap, more twine and buttons.

Open out a small square

envelope and use as a template

to draw around onto a piece of

patterned paper. Cut this out.

Fold into shape and pop your

gift card inside, before securing

with tape. Cut a length of ribbon

and wrap around the envelope

(top to bottom), leaving an

overlap so you can hang it up.

Secure with decorative tape or a

hot wax seal just below the flap.

Cut out two pieces of thick

brown paper in a stocking

shape. Cut one piece of brightly

coloured fabric for the toe

and another for the heel. Glue

these in place before machine

stitching around your stocking.

Carefully fold over the top by

6cm. Trim with two bands of

ribbon. Finish with a paper

heart and pompoms.

STOCKING

Idea no.4

Cut squares of scrapbook

paper into a selection of

different-sized pieces. Apply

to the outside of cardboard

shoe boxes using PVA glue,

overlapping the pieces

slightly. Allow to dry before

adding strips of washi tape

to disguise any paper seams.

PATTERNED

GIFT BOXES

Idea no.5VOUCHER CARD

ENVELOPES

Idea no.2PINKINGS

HEARS

CUTTHETOEAND

HEELPATCHESWIT

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PRESERVING

& PICKLING IN

AUTUMN, READY

FOR GIVING

We love

POSH JAMS

& PICKLES

Turn homemade chutney or

jam into a delightful gift thanks

to a quick jar makeover. Cut a

circle of paper or fabric twice

the diameter of the jars lid and

pop on, using an elastic band

to secure. Snip the overlapping

edge to resemble fringing, then

decorate with ribbon, twine and

stickers. Add a plastic spoon.


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Need a last-minute present?

Give these speedy solutions a try

Folk Magic

GIFT

IDEAS

PLANT PRESENT

Turn a nursery or shop-bought plant

into a special gift by wrapping with

a few sheets of co-ordinating tissue

paper and tying with narrow ribbon.

INDULGENT

BODY SCRUB

Fill a medium-sized Kilner jar

with 150g granulated sugar,

then tip into a mixing bowl.

Add 120ml of cold-pressed

extra-virgin olive oil, six drops of

lavender essential oil, four drops

of rosemary essential oil and a

few dried lavender flowers. Mix

well with a wooden spoon and

pour back into the jar. Close and

seal. Trim with ribbon and a tag.

FABRIC BAG IDEASTry our super-easy yet stylish gift projects

CUT TWO SQUARESof

fabric 15cm x 15cm. With

right sides facing, machine

stitch three-and-a-half

sides, then turn. Half-fill

with dried lavender, before

hand stitching the opening

closed. Stack several

together; tie with ribbon.

PRINT YOUR OWNdigital

design or monogram in

colour onto digital transfer

paper, using your computer.

Then iron the design onto

a plain canvas bag to

transfer, following the

instructions provided

with the transfer paper.

TRINKET TEACUP

For a pretty folk-style gift without the

price tag, place trinkets or jewellery

into a vintage teacup and saucer and

wrap with cellophane. Gather it at

the top of the cup and secure with

ribbon, adding a flower and gift tag.


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TURN AN OLD picture frame

into a folk-inspired bauble

display. Remove any glass

and discard, then cover the

backing board with velvet.

Hang on the wall, tie on

decorative baubles and

birds with varying lengths

of velvet ribbon and

suspend as a group from a

nail just above the one that

your frame hangs from

THEEFFECT

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birds

quirkypatterns

PURPLE, PINK & TEAL

BRIGHTBAUBLES

NATURALFOLIAGE


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DRESS YOURHOME

with natural elements

for a welcoming, homely

Christmas. Use plenty

of foliage not just in

wreaths and garlands,

but also to add rustic

charm to baskets of

presents. Pop a few twigs

in a tall galvanised vase,

adding several homespun

hero decorations for anideal hallway display.

Dress the console it sits

on with wooden buildings

and twinkling lanterns


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Take inspiration from the best the countrysidehas to offer at this festive time and include pine

cones, fir and ivy in a natural Christmas scheme

BRING IN THE BEAUTY OF


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STRINGING

TOGETHER PINE

CONES TO TRIM

A TREE

We love

Escape to a rustic retreat without

leaving home by introducingplenty of natural touches. This

look is all about texture, so start

with the biggest, fullest real

Christmas tree that will fit in your

space, (choose a Norway Spruce,

known for its scent and bushy

appearance), then layer up sofas

with chunky knits and cushions

in creams. Wrap gifts with kraft

paper, dressing every surface

with fresh foliage (do this the day

before Christmas Eve to ensure

it lasts), then add pine cone

wreaths and fairy lights to finish.

COSY COUNTRY

LIVING ROOM


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HYMNBOOKHOLD

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OFCHAPELCHAIR

S

Avoid the temptation to cover a

country-style table with a festive

tablecloth use one or two grey

runners down its length instead,

allowing the natural wood to

shine. Next, place key Christmasmust-haves, such as your cake

stand (ready for your pudding),

empty decanters and glasses

along the runner, before winding

fresh foliage between them.

These can then be removed

easily for serving and popped

back among the foilage later.

Brown gift boxes replace crackers,

while rustic brown ceramics and

pillar candles give the mantelpiece

a dose of homespun style.

FARMHOUSE

DINING ROOM


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Draw attention to any country-charm elements in your home by adding

plenty of fresh foliage. Here, craggy willow and cotton bolls provide a

softer alternative to holly and fir, ideal for an attic bedroom staircase.

Use fluffy creatures, such as owls, to give your garland a fun twist, and

buy or make simple sheepskin or faux-fur stockings. For wrapping,

it has to be brown paper, but try trimming with dried orange slices

(placed directly on the oven rack and baked at 130C for 2-3 hours).

TWIGGY STAIR GARLAND

SOFTENING

A LOOK WITH

FLUFFY COTTON

DECORATIONS

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Ensure a warm welcome to a guest bedroom by dressing a traditional

metal bedstead with rustic decorations. Start by making an inexpensive

garland by pegging brown luggage labels onto a length of twine then

adding small pine cones. Keep bedroom essentials for your guests

tucked in a vintage-style suitcase and ensure the best Christmas Eve

nights sleep with brushed chambray cotton bed linen. Replace a

picture with three mini wreaths to continue the modern country feel.

VISITORS RUSTIC RETREAT

HANGSTOCKINGS

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BUYING PINE

CONE CANDLES

TO ADD TO

A DISPLAY

We love

Create a rustic corner with an

abundance of pine cones

collect and save from one year

to the next. Start by filling a

lantern with cones, lightly

spraying some with frosting,glitter or metallic paint. This will

give your arrangement height.

Stand on a flat tray or board,

then arrange bark-effect and

bird house candles and votives

in front, gradually reducing in

height, before finishing with both

real and wax pine cones. Dont

leave lit candles unattended.

PINE CONE

DISPLAY


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WRAPPING

PLACE SETTING

FAVOURSCOVER A COLOURED gift boxs

base and lid with brown kraft

paper (or buy a ready-made one).

Pop in your gift, nestled among

white or cream tissue paper.

SECURE THE BOX with a wide

white satin ribbon, taping the two

ends to the box on its underside.

TIE A RAFFIAbow, cutting the

ends equally. Glue a pine cone, fir

offcut and cinnamon stick to the

raffia, or attach with florists wire.

Finally, glue your rustic corsage

on top of the white ribbon band.

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Rustic Charm

Bring a natural scheme to life with our makes and styling ideas for

around your home, using existing accessories and plenty of foliage

LITTLE TOUCHES

GIVEPINECONES

SPARKLEBYDIPPINGIN

PVAGLUETHENGL

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FOLIAGE

ROSE & PINE CONE WREATH

Wire on pine cones to a moss frame,

available from florists, working

around in the same direction. Then

add white roses and sprigs of foliage.

GIVING A WREATH

BULK IN A FLASH

WITH CLUSTERS

OF ROSES

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PLACE SETTING

STAMPED

NAPKINSWASH AND PRESSwhite linen

or cotton napkins. Lay one flat on

a protective surface, marking the

middle of the napkin with a pin.

POUR A LITTLEgold fabric

paint into a saucer and apply to

your stamp we used a butterfly.

LIGHTLY PRESS the stamp

down onto a piece of kitchen

paper to remove the excess paint.

Press down onto your napkin,

using your pin as a guide. Leave

to dry, before pressing under a

clean cloth to set the fabric paint.

Repeat to make a set.

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KEEPING SILVER

AND GOLD PLANT

POTS TO REUSE

NEXT YEAR

We love

DECORATION

EASY CENTREPIECE

Buy three mini conifers at a garden

centre and pop in silver flowerpots.

Stand on a silver mat or charger.


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CARDS

SPECIAL

DELIVERYSTAMP GOLD SNOWFLAKES

onto a folded grey card then

add a paper doily to one corner.

MOUNT A PHOTOusing

brown paper photo corners,

adding a strip of washi tape

and a stick-on decoration.

STAMP GIFT TAGSand glue to

the front of cards decorated with

washi tape. Use a wax seal for an

authentic country-style touch.

GLUE A FOLDEDpaper

decoration to the inside of a

folded piece of card a bell or

bauble is ideal, adding a bow.

DRAW LINES onto a white card

to make a tree shape. Machine

stitch each line with gold thread.

Glue on a star to top your tree.

HANGCARDSWITH

MINIWOODENPEGS

FOREASYRUSTICC

HARM


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STYLING

DECORATION DISPLAY

Empty your typesetters tray and

restyle with baubles and other festive

trinkets, keeping colours muted.

We love

TURNING A

TYPESETTERS TRAY

INTO A FESTIVE

STATEMENT


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Create a snowy, natural feel for

guests to admire as they arrive

Rustic Charm

OUTSIDE

String together pieces of fresh

mistletoe and lightweight paper

decorations with invisible thread.

Repeat to make enough strands

to hang across your window.

Hang from adhesive hooks on

the inside of your window lintel.

MISTLETOE

STREAMERS

Idea no.1

Fold a piece of A4 card in halfthen draw on a simple angelshape using the template onpage 128, with the head/bodyto the fold. Cut out and tracearound it to make enoughangels from white A4 paper tofit one in each windowpane. Fixin place with double-sided tape.

SNOW ANGELS

Idea no.2

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Take a 15cm-length piece of

thick craft wire and loop over

one end. Thread through green

plastic buttons and beads to

make a ring shape (youll need

around 30 buttons or beads

per decoration). Twist the wireends together fairly tightly and

shape to form a circle. Add a

wire or ribbon loop to hang

from your outdoor tree.

BUTTON

DECORATIONS

Idea no.3

CANDLE

DISPLAY

Idea no.4

Trim pieces of foliage to 8cm inlength. Using florists tape, fix to

the bottom third of your candle.

Cut a circle of green cellophane

around 20cm in diameter. Stand

your candle in the middle of the

cellophane and pull up the edges

(keeping them clear of the wick).

Secure with an elastic band

before tying with string or ribbon.

LACE VOTIVES

Idea no.5

Cut wire three times the

circumference of your jar. Bend

one end to a loop, then wrap the

rest around the neck of the jar,

passing the end through the loop;

tighten. Create a handle from the

wire, wrapping the unlooped end

around the neck. Add a lace trim.

BUYACHRISTMAS

TREEINAPOTTHA

T

YOUCANUSEFOR

YEARS

ADDING A

SPRINKLE OF FAKE

SNOW TO TREE

BRANCHES

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GIVING A SOFTEREDGE TO RUSTIC

DECORATIONS

WITH DOILIES

We love

BAGS OF LOVE

Make your own gift bags with a

rustic feel, using a mix of paper,

felt and hessian. For a simple

envelope, cut a piece of fabric

or paper two-and-a-third times

the height of the item you are

wrapping and slightly wider

(use scalloped-edge scissorsfor a fancy look). Fold up the

bottom to the height of the gift,

and fold over the top edge to

just overlap this. Machine stitch

the two short sides and add a

fastening. For the newsprint

and doily bags, wrap a cereal

box (not too tightly), covering

the base and two sides, then

slide off. Pop your gift inside

before adding a trim to seal.


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GARLAND IDEASUse natural materials for a relaxed finish

EITHER BUY an Advent

garland with 24 mini

buckets ready attached, or

tie on your own to a length

of twine. String up under

your mantelpiece, then

punch a hole in the corner

of Christmas cards and

suspend from the twine.

TIE ON PINE CONESand

other rustic decorations,

such as wooden leaves

and wicker balls, to a length

of twine (dont worry about

spacing these equally, its

all part of the charm). Hang

the garland across a door

frame in a gentle swag.

DELIVERY

BASKET

Pop parcels in wicker

shopping bags and

baskets that are all for

the same lucky person or

family, adding a gift tag.

Give the presents in the

basket, either with a note

inside for it to be returned

after Christmas, or make

the basket part of the gift

that way, every time it

gets used, it will bring

back festive memories.

Line up the baskets or

bags in your hallway under

a console, or stack on a

wicker footstool until

theyre ready to be given.

Display your wrapped gifts, ready

for Christmas Day, in rustic fashion

Rustic Charm

STYLING

IDEAS

WINDOW DISPLAY

Start by wrapping your gifts with a mix of

rustic-inspired wrap, including plain matt

gold and brown paper. Add simple ribbon

cuffs rather than fussy bows, then stack

your wrapped boxes into piles, adding

more decorative trims to the ones on top.

GIFT SLIPPERS

Use furry boots or chunky

slipper socks to keep small

presents contained attractively.

Stuff tissue right down into the

toe to prevent tiny parcels from

getting lost, then fill, making

sure your most beautifully

wrapped gifts are at the top.


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LEAVE SAVOURYand sweet

nibble dishes or bowls around

your living room, ready for

guests to help themselves.

Choose a shallow wooden

bowl to really work the rustic

look and position on a tray

with room for glasses, making

it easy to carry back and forth

from the kitchen. Dont forget

the napkins and nut crackers

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DISHESREGULARL

Y

THROUGHOUTTHE

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PAPERDECORATIONS

bare wood

PINE CONES

EVERGREEN LEAVES

logsCOSY COUNTRY


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Invite Scottish style into your home for

Christmas and Hogmanay with decorationsin bold red, vibrant green, crisp white and,

of course, tartan, plus faux-fur accessories.

This look will create a cosy, welcoming

family Christmas youll love.

Look six


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START YOUR HIGHLAND

welcome outside with a

potted tree and decorate with

shatterproof baubles, candy

canes and outdoor fairy lights.

If the weathers dry, pop a few

wrapped and weighted empty

boxes under the tree. A wooden

sleigh provides the perfect

prop for photo opportunities


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UPDATING THE

HIGHLAND LOOK

WITH OVERSIZED

WHITE STARS

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WITHFELTPLACEM

ATS

ANDCOLOUREDGLA

SSWARE


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Go for warm reds and greys in

your dining room, introducing a

tartan curtain for the perfect

Highland hideaway dining space.

Make a simple eyelet design toreplace your usual curtains,

creating a bold, snug space the

family will love for a Christmas

Day feast. Red felt place mats

give protection to a cloth-less

table and provide a shot of

colour that looks smart when

topped with your everyday white

china. Pine cones are the perfect

table-top decorations for this

look go for wax candle designs

or real ones. Finally, introduce

a potted red amaryllis and tall

decorated candles to give your

table setting height.

COSY DINING

CORNER


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LAYING A RUG TO

SINK TOES INTO

AFTER A LONG

WINTER WALK

We love

Buy or reupholster a traditional

wing-backed armchair in bold

red and cream tartan to create

a comfy corner for escaping

to during the festivities. Wool

curtains and a deep-pile rug addto the cocooning feel, and keep a

warm blanket close to hand, ready

to pop over your lap for a quick

post-Christmas Lunch snooze.

For two smaller projects, cover a

footstool with tartan fabric, using

a staple gun or brass upholstery

tacks to hold it in place, then

have a go making a plain red

lampshade for an existing base.

INVITING

TARTAN SNUG


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Show off an impressive collection of tartan and check wool blankets by

draping them over a vintage wooden ladder. Turn everyday items into

stylists props scarves, mittens, sheepskin coats, hats and boots can

all be put to good use to give your hallway Highland style in a flash.

A welcoming hot water bottle for cold Christmas nights is an easy

project, just use an existing cover as a guide to cut and stitch your

new one from an offcut of tartan or an old blanket.

TRADITIONAL TEXTURES

INTOADOORCURTA

IN

TOKEEPTHECOLD

OUT

TURNATARTANBL

ANKET


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Classic Highland

Give our creative yet easy ideas a try and bring a touch of Highland

character to your decorating, foliage, gifting, cards and styling this year

LITTLE TOUCHES

TYING PARCELS

WITH SIMPLE

TWINE IN RED

AND WHITE

We love

WRAPPING

TWO-PAPER PRESENTS

Wrap your box with one type of paper,

then fold a second contrasting square

into a triangle and cover half the box,

folding and taping where needed. Tie

with string and add pheasant feathers.


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CARDS

FOLIAGE

SPRIG CARDGATHER A SELECTIONof

festive foliage, such as pine

leaves, cotoneaster and rosemary.

Cut to around 8-10cm in length,

removing the lower leaves.

ARRANGE INTO a mini sprig or

bouquet and secure with a thin

elastic band. Fan into shape.

WIND RED THREADaround the

bottom of the sprigs, covering at

least 3cm of the stalks. Glue your

finished mini bouquets onto the

front of a folded piece of white

A4 card with a hot glue gun.

THANENVELOPES

GIVETHESECARDS

INSMALLBOXES,RAT

HER


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USING QUIRKY

DECORATIONS TO

TRIM A FOLIAGE

WREATH

We love

FOLIAGE

SKI-INSPIRED WREATH

Buy a ready-made wreath from your

local florist and wire on ski decorations,

cotton seedheads and a tartan bird.


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PLACE SETTING

TABLE

TERRARIUM

FILL A GLASS terrarium with

winter foliage, planted flowering

bulbs and cut flowers. Look out

for early narcissi and paperwhites

in pots for a quick display.DECORATE WITHbaubles

nestled among the vases and

pots (avoid using candles as

the glass isnt heat resistant).

SIT ON A PLAINred table

runner, adding a robin decoration

to the top. Finally, use Scrabble

letters to spell out guests names,

sitting them on the letter holders.

WITHYOURHERO

MOTIFON,LIKEAROBIN

LOOKFORNAPKINS


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MAKING THE

PRESENT GIVINGLAST WITH

FUN IDEAS

We love

STYLING

PRESENT DIP

Turn a basket into a lucky present dip,

with beautifully wrapped gifts inside.

Fix a numbered tag (say between one

and 10) to each and ask your guests tochoose a number for a surprise gift.


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DECORATION

DCOUPAGEBAUBLES

CUT RED AND WHITEpatterned

fabrics into small pieces, around

5cm in size (they dont have to

be exactly the same size), using

a sharp pair of fabric scissors.

COVER YOUR BAUBLE(either

an old one in need of a new

look or a polystyrene one) with

a layer of PVA glue, then stick on

your fabric pieces, overlapping

them to cover the whole bauble.

ONCE YOUR BAUBLE is

completely dry, tie on a piece of

narrow red ribbon for hanging.

USETISSUEPAPER

INPLACEOFFABR

IC

FORADELICATELO

OK


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Either buy a tartan wreath or

create your own by covering

a polystyrene ring with tartan

ribbon. If youre making one, cut

2.5cm-wide tartan ribbon into

8cm strips (youll need around

100-150 in total). Fold each stripin half and pin the raw edge side

to the wreath, working in rows to

cover and overlapping each row.

FABRIC WREATH

1Idea no.

Work a Scottish vibe with

must-have tartan accessories

Classic Highland

TARTAN


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DOMED PLACE

SETTING

Idea no.5

Pile up tartan-patterned

crockery at each guests

place setting, then turn

the soup bowl upside

down to make the

ideal display surface

for a glass scene

bauble, featuring an

on-trend Highland stag.

VELVET-TRIM

STOCKING

Idea no.2

BEAUTIFUL

BED LINEN

Idea no.3

Cut two stocking shapes from

tartan, plus a velvet cuff. Hem

and trim the cuff with lace.

Machine stitch the tartan pieces

together, with right sides facing.

Turn; add the cuff to the top.

Add an instant Highland feel

to your guest bedroom with

a red and white patchwork

duvet and a plain red cable-knit

throw. Choose tactile brushed

cotton to boost the cosy factor.

EASY TABLE

TEXTILES

Idea no.4

Use clean tartan and checked

bed linen for a relaxed Highland

table setting. Pop on a tartan

blanket to start, then use a single

duvet cover with a mitred tartan

border in place of a tablecloth.

Lastly, lay folded pillowcases

widthways as place mats.

GOING ALL-OUT

WITH STRIKING

RED TARTAN

WALLPAPER

We love

ADDSPRIGSOF

HEATHERTODECO

RATE

YOURTARTANSTOC

KING


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MAKING INITIAL

CUSHIONS FOR

NEWLYWEDS

AS GIFTS

We love

INITIAL

CUSHION

Cut two pieces of cream floral

fabric 52cm x 42cm and a red

piece 20cm x 20cm. Add biasbinding to the edges of the red

square. Hand stitch the initial,

using grossgrain ribbon, to the

centre of this square, then sew

it to the middle of one cream

piece. Pin both cream pieces

together, with right sides facing,

and machine stitch around four

sides, leaving a 15cm gap. Turn,

add a 50cm x 40cm cushion pad

then slip stitch the gap closed.


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ANDADDALABEL

POURSPIRITSINTO

CUT-GLASSDECAN

TERS

SET UP A BARarea

on a sideboard, with a

Christmas punch taking

centre stage below a

stags head. Line up

clean glasses, bottle

openers and coasters,

ready for guests to

help themselves


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HOLLY &BERRIES

hot toddies

stags

firtrees

RED, WHITE & GREEN


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Make it Christmas

Youll need paper and a pencil to

trace each of the templates below

TEMPLATES

Page no.102WINDOW ANGEL

Trace and enlarge

to the desired size

Page no.82PAPER GIFT BOX

Trace and enlarge

to suit the gift you

want to box up

Page no.23

3D PAPER STAR

Trace and enlarge

for one point of

our five-point star


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