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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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6 ChristmasthemesWINTER WHITES FOLK MAGIC
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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
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CONTENTS
Make it Christmas
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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
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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
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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
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SPARKLETOAGA
RLAND
USEBATTERY-OPERATED
FAIRYLIGHTSTOA
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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CHRISTMAS DELIVERED
FAB FOLIAGE
Create a stylish display on
a dresser by weaving fresh
fir, holly, moss and berries
in among containers with
snowflake and deer motifs.
Gaultheria pot, 9.99; Mini
Christmas tree, 3.99; Nordic
pot with Rose, from 6.99;
Weaved Christmas basket,
from 12.99; all Dobbies
TAKING THE KIDS
TO MEET FATHER
CHRISTMAS
AT DOBBIES
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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.
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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
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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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PETREEWITHTWO
ORFIXCARD
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
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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
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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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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
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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.
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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
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CLIPONGOLD
GLITTERBUTTERFL
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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.
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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
NEVERLEAVELIT
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
072
DRESSANEXTERIOR
BRICKWALLORSHE
D
WITHMAGICALSTAR
S
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UNROLLING A RUG
TO ENCOURAGE
KIDS TO SIT NEXT
TO THE TREE
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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
TOCOME
LOOKFORPLASTI
C
BERRIESTHATCAN
BE
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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
TRIMWITHAFLOW
ER
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REVAMPING
BAUBLES WITH
NEW RIBBON
AND TRIMS
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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
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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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Idea no.1
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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
H
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PRESERVING
& PICKLING IN
AUTUMN, READY
FOR GIVING
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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
HANGABAUBLE
CLUSTERAGAINST
AMIRRORTODOUB
LE
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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
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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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POPGIFTSINTOTH
E
HYMNBOOKHOLD
ER
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
FORGUESTSREAD
Y
TOPOPINTHEIRGIF
TS
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BUYING PINE
CONE CANDLES
TO ADD TO
A DISPLAY
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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
ITTER
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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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INSTEADOFACLOTH
LAYYOURTABLEW
ITH
AVINTAGEQUILTO
RBEDSPREAD
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KEEPING SILVER
AND GOLD PLANT
POTS TO REUSE
NEXT YEAR
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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
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YOUCANUSEFOR
YEARS
ADDING A
SPRINKLE OF FAKE
SNOW TO TREE
BRANCHES
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GIVING A SOFTEREDGE TO RUSTIC
DECORATIONS
WITH DOILIES
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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
TOPUPNIBBLE
DISHESREGULARL
Y
THROUGHOUTTHE
DAY
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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INPLACEOFFABR
IC
FORADELICATELO
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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
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ADDSPRIGSOF
HEATHERTODECO
RATE
YOURTARTANSTOC
KING
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MAKING INITIAL
CUSHIONS FOR
NEWLYWEDS
AS GIFTS
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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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