Make It Shabby contributor EmmaJayne from EmmaJayne Designs is back! This week she shares her tutorial for hama bead gift tags – a great idea for gifting presents with, which then double up as tree decorations too! Materials needed: Hama beads (3 different colours – I used red, white and pink for this tutorial) […]
There’s nothing like a Christmas tree to get you in the festive mood, but if your tree decorations are past their best and looking a little worse for wear why not give them a whole new look with spray paint? Alternatively, if you want to try a new Christmas style this year, it could […]
Turn something old into something new and upcycle an old jumper into a Christmas stocking or two! Materials Sweater/jumper – thrift stores are great for this project! Tissue paper/paper Pen/pencil Sewing machine (if not you can hand sew) Thread Scissors Sewing Needles Yarn in your colour choice (for the pom poms) Pom Pom […]
Make your own collection of knitted trees with this speedy project: What you will need Double knit yarn – in Green 4 mm Knitting needles Darning needle Scissors Toy stuffing or wadding Buttons – red/white Fabric – for heart decoration Embroidery thread – red String or ribbon to hang Instructions Make […]
Add to your collection of handmade Christmas decorations with this wonderfully festive garland. Materials Ribbon (length at least 51 inches) Fabric Paper Scissors Pins Sewing needles Sewing machine (if you don’t have one you can hand sew) Wadding Buttons Instructions Draw out a circle template (3 inches) onto your […]