DIY CHRISTMAS SLEIGH BELLS DOOR SWAG

This is a great and so so easy alternative to a door wreath...

it's made from a belt, some bells glued on and an embroidery hoop!!!

told you it was easy

from Sweet Something Design

You really need to take a look at her fabulous tartan winter woodland table...

WOW!!!

tartan winter woodland table



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PAINTED NUTCRAKER DIY

I wanted to do this with two large nutcracker in front of the fire place, in white or gold...

but went back to the store and they were sold out  :-(

but WOW the red looks fab!!!

just stripe all the glitter, gems etc from the nutcracker, sand down

and spray paint.

couldn't be easier!

PS I love everything about her hallway, how classy it this...

from Decor and the Dog

COSY TOES FREE PRINTABLE

Here's a cute idea for a sweet, CHEAP Christmas treat.

Winter warmer socks...

use some brightly coloured knee high socks...

add a coordinated nail polish, bell and ribbon!!!

the free printable tags come in winter blue tones and bright colours

from our best bites



how wouldn't love these, on a cold UK winter night.

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YOUR SHOPPING LIST

DIY FORT KIT

Now this one is super EASY to make...

we still love to make dens, inside and outside and this would be a fab gift.

photo source

here's what you need:



2 single sheets

scrap of fabric for ties on the sheets

Rope

Flash Light or lantern

Clamps from DIY store

Glow Sticks

Clothes pegs

Suction Cups

Large pump bag

and don't think it's just for the boys!

Go Pink!

photo source

or go army camouflage

Place To Bloom

has a great tutorial to make your own fort kit.

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CAR PACK UP AND GO ANYWHERE BACK PACK

Here's another great idea for a pack up car mat on the go...

it's a drawstring bag with zipper sides...

how fabulous is this...

any little boy would be proud to have this.

check out the car back pack tutorial at a Happy Wanderer

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DINOSAUR / DRAGON TAILS

I so wish my Liam was still little, he would have so loved these...

real cute and real easy...

not many pieces so real easy to make.

for full dinosaur tutorial go see Jess

What about a red one with yellow spikes for a dragon?

I will come back doo with a dragon hat to go with the dragon tail!

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HOLLY'S FABRIC PUMPKINS

I just adore these fabric pumpkins,

they are so easy to make and can be ade from scraps of fabric.

cut two squares / rectangle of fabric

dart in  the centre of each

cut away exess fabric

make sten from two small green rectangles

atteched to one large rectangle then sandwich between the two

and stitch around the two pieces leaving gap at the bottom.

for full tutorial go to Holly's blogspot

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MONOGRAMMED BAUBLE PLACE SETTING

These personalised baubles are look fabulous as place setting

and are also a fantastic favor for guests to take home...

they look SOO expensive, yes?

No!!

just a plain (lush brown is my favourite) and some rhinestone stickers...

loving the monogrammed place mats too...

(she even has  tutorial on that too)

from The creativity Exchange

go check out her whole table it is FAB-U-LOUS!!

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THE GRINCH ADVENT CALENDAR

I  L.O.V.E this...

How The Grinch Stole Christmas advent calender

with story book cards and a present in each day!

it's made from a over the door shoe caddy...

with a little fur and numbers glued on..

printable pages here and for full tutorial from chica and jo

A-DOR-A-BLE !!!!

Vonnie

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CHRISTMAS COOKIES

I am not the greatest cook,
but we are going to give these adorable cookies a good go...

Hanna makes them look SOOO easy...

Recipe and tutorial from ashlemieux

Great for gifts, bake sales and Christmas Fayre's?

Vonnie

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