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Gift wrapping the sustainable way
In the age of abundance so much is consumed and quickly disposed of. Wrapping gifts sustainably can make a very small but important difference - choose the right gift wrap and ribbon and learn a new wrapping technique that can reduce waste.
Julia
The great mince pie taste test
I participated in a mince pie taste test this week - it was more difficult than I thought it would be and the result was quite a surprise!
Julia
Spiced pumpkin and chocolate chip biscuits
Who would have thought that you could make something so delicious from a tin of pureed pumpkin, but these biscuits are so delicious they will become a staple in our home every autumn. Because pumpkin puree comes in 425g tins, this recipe makes rather a large batch of biscuits, but I prefer that to having half a tin of pureed pumpkin left over that I wouldn't know what to do with (other than blending it into a vegetable soup). Having said that, the batter freezes very well and
Julia
Chocolate coins are not just for eating
Use chocolate coin wrappers to create these Christmas decorations
3 days ago3 min read
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Gift wrapping the sustainable way
In the age of abundance so much is consumed and quickly disposed of. Wrapping gifts sustainably can make a very small but important difference - choose the right gift wrap and ribbon and learn a new wrapping technique that can reduce waste.
Nov 205 min read
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Paper Christmas bauble - with a pocket for a gift
I have created a free template and tutorial for this DIY paper bauble (although it's only 2D) that can be hung on your Christmas tree or attached to a gift. It's got a secret pocket for a small gift.
Nov 121 min read
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The great mince pie taste test
I participated in a mince pie taste test this week - it was more difficult than I thought it would be and the result was quite a surprise!
Nov 112 min read
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Window stars
Folding square or rectangular pieces of transparent paper into geometric shapes and then assembling them into a star is an almost magical process.
Oct 311 min read
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Froebel star - a paper ornament
The Froebel star (sometimes referred to as Moravian star) is a paper craft that most likely originated in Scandinavia where it was already widely practised in the 18th century - for example in Denmark these stars are known as 'Julestjerne'. But there is more to their history and the reason why they are commonly known as Froebel stars or Moravian stars.
Oct 302 min read
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Simple straw stars
Straw stars are one of the oldest Christmas decorations. There are beautiful and intricate variations that can be complicated to make, but this is a simple version that children as young as 7 can muster.
Oct 302 min read
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Modular paper stars
Another simple paper craft for a big impact over Christmas are these modular stars. All you need is a few pieces of paper and some scissors (no glue needed!).
Oct 281 min read
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