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Upcycled Christmas Shuttlecock (Birdie) Angel Wings

Upcycling Badminton Shuttlecocks into shuttlecock angel wings

Upcycled angel wings: One of my very first posts was about upcycling shuttlecocks. I am inundated with feather shuttlecocks, my family is badminton mad and play several times a week. It doesn't take too many whacks of a racquet before a feather shuttlecock is past...

How to Make Gorgeous Free Printable Map Star Decorations

Free Pattern For 3D Map star Christmas Decoration

I just love working with maps, as they are a stylish way of personalizing and adding interest to a craft. In the past I've used them to upcycle some chairs and to add vintage style to a suitcase. Decorating...

12 Stylish Homemade Monogrammed Gifts

I find that homemade Christmas gifts are always the ones you remember the most, they are often the most thoughtful and unique gifts and monogrammed gifts are all that more personal and special. Here I have round up of 12 of the most stylish homemade monogrammed gift ideas.

Simple to Make Repurposed Sweater Felt Garland

How to Make A Colourful Repurposed Felt Garland

Making a repurposed Christmas felt garland is such an addictive festive craft. Last week when making Christmas felt letters I suggested that you might want to keep the scraps to make a felt decoration (felt tinsel). These felt garlands are fantastically colourful and can...

How To Make Giant Christmas Felt Letters Decoration

Giant Christmas Felt Letters Garland

These giant felt letters make a unique Christmas decoration. Some words are just for Christmas, my favourite ones are "Ho Ho Ho", "Fa La La" and "Jingle". Especially Fa La La which comes from the Christmas carol 'Deck the Halls'. As soon as I hear and see these words I...

How to Make A Cute Christmas Elf on the Shelf Tutorial

Christmas Elf on the Shelf Pattern For a Cute DIY Plush

I love this time of year, for me, it's just a massive excuse for a big fat craft fest. Making decorations and gifts is my favourite part of Christmas, so I like to start early and drag it out as long as I can....