T W E N T Y * F I V E : 2012 Calendar

Need an excuse to craft between now and the
New Year party?

Merry Christmas!
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T W E N T Y * F O U R : Money Origami

Don't just put money in their
cards this year, make it the
embellishment! click to open

T W E N T Y * T H R E E : All Wrapped Up

Give your 'chocolate bar' gifts
a crafty twist by turning them
into this Jacob's Ladder toy!
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T W E N T Y * T W O : Recycled Bell

With imagination, they can make
these bells from bits you'll find in
any kitchen. click to open

T W E N T Y * O N E : Statement Piece

No need to worry about dropping
needles with this optical illusion
tree. click to open

W I N D O W * T W E N T Y : Festive Lego

This amazing collection of free lego instructions will keep them amused for hours. click to open

W I N D O W * N I N E T E E N : Christmas Chic

Do you wish you could keep the decorations
up all year round too? click to open

W I N D O W * E I G H T E E N : Robin Card

This cheeky fella comes with his own cost-cutting envelopes. click to open

W I N D O W * S E V E N T E E N : Mini Trees

Here's another great idea to keep them busy. click to open

W I N D O W * S I X T E E N : Scrapping Wreath

Make this fun poinsettia wreath from papers & embellishments you already have lying around. click to open

W I N D O W * F I F T E E N : Melting Snowmen

Use shop-bought biscuits for a quick kids craft, and keep them entertained during the loooooong wait. click to open

W I N D O W * F O U R T E E N : Pickle's Elf

How adorable is this
little fella! click to open

W I N D O W * T H I R T E E N : Pasta Angel

Expensive decorations may come and go, but these will be treasured for years. click to open

W I N D O W * T W E L V E : Crochet Baubles

Crochet today - and a nice little project to use up all those scraps. click to open

W I N D O W * E L E V E N : Wall Art

There's still time to make this unusual gift for those 'hard-to-buy-for' friends we've all got! click to open

W I N D O W * T E N : Reindeer Decorations

This tutorial was written especially for us by the lovely Louise. click to open

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W I N D O W * N I N E : Glass Ornaments

Recycling is what crafters do best! I bet you can't guess what these started life as though... click to open

W I N D O W * E I G H T : Reindeer Cupcakes

Turn your favourite cupcake recipe into a festive treat! click to open

W I N D O W * S E V E N : Photo Baubles

Use photos to create these clever tree ornaments in just fifteen minutes. click to open

W I N D O W * S I X : Snowflake Cushion

Add festive cheer to your home furnishings with this quick and easy make. click to open

W I N D O W * F I V E : Kanzashi Tree

This beautiful tree is made from just fabric scraps and cardboard. click to open

W I N D O W * F O U R : Gift Card Box

Add a personal touch to your gift-card presents by making the box yourself. click to open

W I N D O W * T H R E E : Handmade With Love

What little girl could resist such a huggable doll, especially when it's been handmade by you. click to open

W I N D O W * T W O : Pine Cones

Have fun experimenting with different scrapbook papers to blend in with your Christmas colour scheme. click to open

W I N D O W * O N E : Scrappy House

Make one of these house advent ornaments each day, from scraps you have lying around. click to open