Christmas Gifts

As Christmas day is swiftly approaching many of us are panicking about Christmas gifts, where, what and when we are going to purchase them. So before we all rush to the shops to decide what to choose for our last minute presents take a minute to think. How about a beautiful handmade gift?


Baked Treats
Baking of any sort is always fun, even more exciting when you're baking for someone else. There are wonderful recipes in great cookbooks or free online recipes. Cakes or cookies are great to make for friends or family at this festive time of the year. Cookies can be made in a regular circular shape or add a festive touch by making them in the shape of Christmas trees, gingerbread men or snowmen, depending on the type of cookie cutter you have. Another good idea is to add some icing, white, green or red which can be rolled out icing ;usually available at the baking aisle in most supermarkets.
To add a special touch place the finished cookies in  a painted jar and maybe add a sprinkle of glitter!
With cakes perhaps wrap some wrapping paper around a tray and place the cakes neatly on it. Sieve some icing sugar over the cakes for a magical Christmas touch.

Some sweet buns!
Yum!

Handmade Christmas Decorations

Handmade Christmas decorations are a lovely present for a loved one that will be treasured each year and can be placed on the tree for many years. One of my favourite decorations to make is simple and easy and takes very little time to make. They're melted wax crayons in a festive shape, They're a great way to recycle old crayons and are fun to do by yourself, with a group of friends or with the kids!
Simply select some silicon moulds and place them on a clear surface. Then break up the crayons into little pieces by using your hands or placing them in a plastic bag and banging it with a wooden spoon or against the table; as if you were making chocolate biscuit cake!! Then put equal amounts of crayons in each silicone case. Then place them in the oven for about forty minutes to an hour. When ready leave to cool then pop them out of their moulds.  Wrap them up in tissue paper to put a smile on a loved one's face!

Mix a variety of colours

Zoomed in!

A collection!

Or only use a few colours to add a simple stylish pattern!

Have fun making your Christmas gifts this season and remember to have fun and that it's the thought that counts not the price tag!