Making a felt Christmas tree can be a fun and creative DIY project. You can then store it away and get it out year after year. If you’re looking for a child-friendly alternative to a traditional Christmas tree, this could certainly be it. Decorating a Christmas tree may form part of the festivities, but nobody says you have to have a particular type of tree! This is a great craft for the whole family. It’s also a fun thing to make if your child is asking for a Christmas tree in their bedroom. How To Make A Felt Christmas Tree Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to make a felt Christmas tree: Ma ..read more

Christmas decor is all about balance. You may want some expensive shop-bought items, but you’ll also want things you bring out year after year, as well as items you make. These lolly stick snowflakes are easy to create and they look great! We often get the kids to make these to display in our window. They are simple, but effective and we love the way to light bounces off the sequins. Lolly Stick Snowflake Supplies Here are the items you’ll need to create your snowflakes: Lolly sticks (you need four for each snowflake) White craft paint A paintbrush A paper plate Hot glue gun and hot glue sti ..read more

If you’re a Christmas enthusiast, you’ve probably given some thought to this year’s Christmas tree already. There are tricks and tips that will help you create a unique look that fits in your home and adds sparkle to your festive celebrations. Whether real or artificial, a little imagination can take that blank canvas and turn it into something really magical that will brighten your whole Christmas. Here are our tips for decorating a Christmas tree well. Looking For Inspiration before you start decorating, you need to look for ideas and inspiration. Keep your eye out for trees that you see in ..read more

Paper Christmas decorations are are simple and easy to make. You just need some basic materials and a splash of creativity. If you’d like to make your own, we’ve come up with some inspiration which might help! Paper Christmas decorations are typically lightweight, affordable and can be easily be made. They come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and designs, and they can be hung on Christmas trees, walls, windows and other areas of your home. Here are some common types of paper Christmas decorations: Paper Chains Paper chains are created by linking strips of paper together to form a chain. Th ..read more

Feeling overwhelmed by all of the Christmas hassle? Many people tend to have higher expectations during the festive period, which can mean extra work to make everything perfect. But, you don’t have to work hard (or break the bank) in order to spread festive cheer. Here are a few Christmas hacks you can use to make this period easier. Tree-Related Christmas Hacks If you typically put your tree in the corner, you don’t have to wrap your lights all the way around the tree. Simply criss-cross the string across the portion of the tree that’s visible Store your ornaments in an egg carton. For large ..read more

When many people think about Christmas, they think of presents piled under the Christmas tree. It’s easy to forget about the waste generated, mostly in the form of gift wrap and product packaging. As a nation, we generate lots of extra waste during the month of December. The amount of energy used also tends to increase too, mainly due to electric lights and decorations. Some of this increased energy usage is also related to the fuel used for travel purposes. There’s no need to panic, though. Here are some green Christmas ideas you can do to fight back against the problem of Christmas waste: Ge ..read more

Being a lover of all things Christmas, I always want the house to be full of Christmas decorations as soon as possible without the scrooges amongst us judging me. The sooner I can get into the festive spirit the better.  And, now it seems as though the proof is indeed in the Xmas pudding! It’s Official I stumbled across an article recently that confirmed that putting up your Christmas decorations early can make you feel happier. Psychoanalyst and owner of the The McKeown Clinic, Steve McKeown explained to UNILAD: “Although there could be a number of symptomatic reasons why someone wo ..read more

Gathering round to decorate the Christmas tree over the festive season is one of the best seasonal activities. I love going up into the loft and pulling out all the decorations I’ve forgotten about. The ones that have been in the family for generations, hand-made ones of my childhood and those new additions. It’s an important job for all the family. And over the last few years, more households are choosing the white Christmas tree over the traditional Nordmann Fir. Apparently a white Christmas tree symbolises good as its free of any colour. In this article we look at why the kitsch white ..read more

Christmas trees made of artificial materials aren’t for everyone but they do make things easier since they don’t require any maintenance once they’re up.  There’s no picking up needles on your hands and knees and you won’t have to remember to water. There’s actually plenty of choice and it can be a tricky decision, as you want to fake it well and it’s hard to judge from the box. We highlight a few things to consider in the world of artificial Christmas trees. Size Matters It can be an easy mistake to make and overlook but know your sizes. Get the tape measure out before you ..read more