Christmas DIY

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From a colourful paper wreath to a DIY advent calendar, these creative Christmas craft decorations will get your family in a festive mood.

Turn a brown paper package into something special Whether you’re making or buying your presents this year, jazzing up the wrapping with adornments and handmade tags will send your gift giving into a whole other stratosphere. Craft central here we come. Make it 3d Think outside the box with your surplus Christmas tree ornaments This […]

Fill them with treats the family will actually love. The highlight of any Christmas lunch – aside from the ham – is arguably the Christmas bon bons. With the budget already stretched on presents and food, why not save yourself a little by fashioning your own crackers? Not only will these give your table a […]

According to a gift-wrapping expert. Part of the magic of Christmas is the sight of beautifully wrapped presents nestled under a tree, so what do you do when you inevitably come across a strangely-shaped gift? Here, we share our top tips on how to wrap awkwardly shaped Christmas gifts, from an expert. When it comes […]

Candy-coloured hues stand-in for traditional red and green to ignite festive feelings and summery celebrations The traditional green and red or frosted white and gold colours may call forth those Yuletide feelings and prompt the need to break into raucous rounds of carols, yet we can’t help but feel our summery Kiwi Christmas deserves something […]

Everyone has a spare ladder hanging out in the garage. Drag it out, it has a Christmas role to play this year. Erena Te Paa shows us how A wooden ladder is the perfect fit for this minimalist, handcrafted look. Make sure it has rungs on both sides. Fasten fishing wire to your chosen baubles […]

The perfect frosty craft project for little ones! Fact: the festive season is more fun when you drape your home with Christmas decorations – and never more so than when they’re homemade!  To lend a frosty, traditional Christmas feel to your home, why not make some paper snowflake decorations. There are plenty of ways to […]

You could be mistaken for thinking this is an artwork. In fact, it’s an advent calendar that you can plant. Here’s how you can make your own Stylist Erena Te Paa is known for her unforced but incredibly elegant modern style. Her home is her calling card – all natural ease and welcoming spaces. Your […]

Hang them on your wall, door or tree, these 10 DIY Christmas garlands are easy to make and will add a bit of chic festive spirit to your home 1. Christmas pudding garland Who doesn’t love a good old-fashioned Christmas pud? Even if it doesn’t make it onto your Christmas table, this time-honoured festive desert […]

Say ‘so long!’ to sparkly red and green – channel a contemporary Christmas theme with a touch of terrazzo Timeless terrazzo in shades of brown and beige adds an earthy feel to a neutral yet welcoming space. The tree We’re still loving the trend for all things terrazzo so made some air-dried clay decorations with […]

Give your Christmas a handcrafted touch (and save yourself some dollars) with these gorgeous little projects 1. Bell garland Don’t keep bells and other baubles just for the tree. Thread them onto a piece of twine or string and tie a knot to hold them in place. What we used: White porcelain tree, $34.90, sage […]

Unsure what to get friends or family this year? These DIY gift ideas will ensure your present has a memorable personal touch 1. Flower frame  Framing dried flowers into a simple frame is a great budget-friendly gift idea. Method: + Pick flowers in the morning when they have just opened. Immediately after cutting, plunge stems […]

A simple length of velvet-look fabric can be the starting point for an array of Christmas projects. Try your hand at one of these easy yet luxe-looking decorations 4 creative ways to use luxe orange velvet as Christmas decor Santa Stocking This simple project can be whipped up with a sewing machine in around 30 […]

Tinsel doesn’t just have to hang on a tree, these four DIY projects will convince you to use it in all parts of your festive set-up Here are 4 different ways to decorate with tinsel this Christmas Napkin Rings Save a few pennies with tinsel napkin rings. Cut a length of tinsel (about 25cm long) […]

Keep the kids entertained while creating some festive buzz by making your own DIY advent calendar. The best part is you can wear the socks when you’re done How to create a cute DIY advent calendar with socks If you’re looking for a fun and easy activity to get you and the kids in a […]