Is there anything more merry than a touch of handmade at Christmas? A cup of hot chocolate (or a glass of wine), some festive tunes, and an evening of Christmas creativity. Perfection! We’ve handpicked four Christmas projects for you to try, all designed by amazing creative women with small businesses here in the UK…
Add an extra special touch to your Christmas correspondence this year with stylish and personal modern metallic brush lettering, using this Christmas card kit by Jen Roffe (Instagram: @jen_roffe).
The kit comes with everything you need to get started, including 8 metallic brush pens, blank coloured cards and envelopes, instructions, and so much more! Jen really has put together something quite wonderful.
Create your own gorgeous patchwork Christmas stockings using this stunning pattern by Meg from Cooper & Fred (Instagram: @cooperandfred).
The PDF pattern is downloadable, meaning you can get started straight away, and includes instructions for one-sided and two-sided patchwork, as well as plain and printed fabric. It even tells you how to add wadding, fully quilt the design, and add a lining for a beautiful finish.
Ever fancied giving lino printing a try? What better excuse than to create some Christmas themed designs (perfect for cards or decorations).
This linocut and print kit by Catherine from Clever Hands (Instagram: @clever_hands_creative) includes 4 coloured inks, a small sheet of lino, a linocut tool with 5 blades, written and video instructions, and lots more.
Suitable for beginners, or those who would like to practice the technique, you’ll be printing your own designs in no time!
Why try one craft, when you can combine two? In this wonderful kit by Kristen from Campbell Workshop (Instagram: @campbellworkshop), you can create your own mini macrame and paper flower Christmas wreath ornament.
The kit comes with everything you need to create a little wreath decoration in your choice of white or dark green base, including a video guide – the only extra tool you’ll need is a glue gun.
This time of year is so… busy! It can be very easy to feel overwhelmed by never-ending to-do lists, big expectations, and countless events and commitments – so, be kind to yourself. There is no need to add the extra pressure of creating an entirely handmade Christmas!
But, if taking some creative time out, just for you, would ease the stress of the season and boost your festive mood (spoiler: it almost certainly would!), we hope one of these projects can work its Christmas magic, bring you some joy, and help your wellbeing in the coming weeks.
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