Crafty

Gifts
Jane Bull
 Design and text Jane Bull
Photographer Andy Crawford
Editor Violet Peto
US Editor Margaret Parrish
Design Assistant Eleanor Bates
Producer, Pre-Production Nikoleta Parasaki
Producer John Casey
Jacket Designer Amy Keast
Jacket Coordinator Francesca Young
Managing Editor Penny Smith
Managing Art Editor Mabel Chan
Publisher Mary Ling
Art Director Jane Bull

This book is for my sister

Margaret
First American Edition, 2017
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When you see the warning triangle, take extra
care and ask an adult for help.
 Contents
Crafty kit 8

Crafty gift ideas

Button charms 10
Salt dough treasures 12
Apple packs 16 • DIY gingerbread folk 18
Jars of goodies 20 • Bath fizzes 22
Picture it! 26 • This belongs to... 28
Thanks a bunch 32

Crafty cards
Lovebugs 36 • Pop-out cards 38
Picture perfect 42 • Cards for crafters 44

Crafty gift wrap

Pillow boxes 48 • Make a box 50
Flat packs 52 • Brown paper packages 54
Steps for projects 60
Index 62
Crafty kit
It’s good to be prepared, so keep these
items on hand. You will need them
for most of the projects that follow.
Additional materials you will need
are suggested throughout the book.
Scissors
For paper and
Glue stick card stock

Tape

Strong glue

An all-purpose
strong glue will stick
to fabric and plastic.

Felt-tip
pen

Colorful
paper and Pencil Ruler
card stock
 f t y
Cra a s
i de
gi ft
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Snowman

Santa
Gems

Festive
trees
Tiny jingle
bells

Beads and
buttons

You will
need:
Thick cotton 12in (30cm)
thread
Sewing needle
with large eye
and blunt end
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11

u tto r ms
B

These colorful gems make perfect gifts at

festive times. Enjoy them hanging on the Christmas tree
or sparkling against a sunny window.

Icicle

1 2
Thread the needle Then pass the
and pass it through needle back
the buttons through a
and beads. different hole.
Mix up the
buttons and beads

3 to create different
colorways and
Make the dangly shapes.
threads equal
lengths and
knot the
ends together.
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Salt dough
treasures
Make fancy decorations, colorful frames, and gift tags
using salt dough. Shape it, bake it, and paint it for a luscious finish,
and transform simple salt dough into these special presents.

You will need:

+ + + =
21⁄2 cups 1
⁄3 cup salt 1 tsp vegetable oil 1 cup
all-purpose flour water

Make some
dough
Pour all the
ingredients into a mixing
bowl. Mix them together
with your hands until the
dough forms a ball.
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14
You will need: Candleholders
Cookie
cutters 1 2 3
Rolling
pin

Knife Straw Make a ball of dough Press the candle Decorate

about the size of an apple. down into the ball. around the edge.

Preheat the oven 4

to 350°F Bake in the oven for 20
minutes. Turn over for
(180°C). another 10 mins,
then let cool.
Tea
lights Baking sheet

Paint and decorate Shape Pull out the sides

of the dough by
Make sure the items are completely cold before painting. before pinching it.
Mix acrylic paint with PVA glue. This will create a thick you bake
coat of paint and add a sheen to your work.

1
PVA glue

Water Make cuts

Apply the around the
paint. Add edge with
more coats a knife.
Make
if necessary. shapes
Paintbrush around the
edge with
Acrylic paints a fork.

Bowl Sprinkle flour on

board. Pick up the dough
on the rolling pin.
Ovenproof bowl

Rolling
Salt dough pin
mixture
Knife

Baking sheet
Preheat the oven to 1 Roll out the dough to
1
⁄4in (5mm) thickness.
2 Drape the dough over
the bowl.
3 Cut away the extra dough.
350°F (180°C).
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Baking

1 2
Roll out the
3 4 tips:
dough to
1
⁄4in (5mm) • Preheat the oven
thickness. before baking.

• Make the dough

shapes directly on the
Place the
shape onto the
baking sheet because
baking sheet they may become
and cut out misshapen if moved.
the middle. Take out the Bake in the oven
center shape and for 15 minutes. • You may need to
place on the sheet. Then let cool. bake for longer to ensure
Use the straw to that the dough is fully
make the holes. dried out.

Paint the decorations.

Let dry and add Add a photo
other colors. 1 Place the decoration
over the photo. Let the glue dry,
Draw around then attach ribbons.
the edge.

2 Cut out the photo, making it

a bit smaller than the outer edge.

3 Spread
For extra decoration, glue on
you will also need: the back
• photo of the
• ribbon decoration
and position the photo.

Bake in the oven for

25 minutes, or until the
dough has dried out.

4 Roll out a sausage shape

with the extra dough.
5 Let cool before painting.
6 Paint inside and outside
the bowl. Let dry and paint
Place the sausage on the on colorful patterns.
base of the bowl.
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Apple packs
Make a great crop of
crafty gifts from recycled plastic
bottles. Choose any size or color
and transform them into these
clever, apple-shaped containers.

A
tr
yo
ea
tj
u
us
x
tf
or
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How to make an
apple pack
You will need: A clear
bottle with
• two plastic bottles • some goodies to pack inside a red tissue-
• green or red tissue paper • ribbon • scissors paper apple
• green and brown paper • pencil • strong glue

1 2 Wrap up your
gift in green or
3
red tissue
paper.

Place the
gift in one
bottle base.

4 5 Cut out leaves in

different sizes.
Push the
two bottle
Cut here.
bases
together.

Glue on
ribbon to
decorate.

6
Glue a large
Next, make the stalk
leaf on first.
and add the leaves. Then glue
the base
of the stalk
Cut a strip of brown on top.
paper 4in x 3⁄4in
(10cm x 11⁄2cm) for
the stalk.

Fold
twice to
make a
base.

Glue the two

ends together
with a leaf
Put glue on in between.
both ends.
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DIY gingerbread folk

This clever kit makes a great You will need:
gift for a favorite cook who loves to 12⁄3 cups
• Spoon • Clean paper
all-purpose 1 tsp ground 1 tsp
bake. Pack the ingredients in a fancy flour ginger and baking
1tsp pumpkin soda
jar, then attach a cookie cutter and pie spice
instructions on how to make these
delicious gingerbread treats.

A clean 1-quart
(1-liter) jar
with a lid

Ribbon
Gingerbread cookie
cutter and card tag
(with instructions
on the back)

2
⁄3 cup dark
brown sugar

3
⁄4 cup
Plastic bag of candy-
confectioners’
coated chocolates
sugar
for decoration

Plastic bag for

confectioners’ sugar
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How to fill the jar Instructions

Write the instructions on a card and
attach it to the jar.
1 Spoon in the flour
and baking soda.
2 Add sugar,
then spice.
How to bake
Press each your cookies
layer down
with the back Makes: 18 gingerbread folk
of a spoon. You will also need:
• 7 tbsp butter • 1 egg
Make a • 2 tbsp golden syrup or corn syrup
paper funnel For the icing: lemon juice
to stop the
flour from Equipment: mixing bowl, wooden
spilling. spoon, plastic wrap, rolling pin,
baking sheet, small bowl, cooling
rack, piping bag.

Start baking
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, add softened
butter, egg, and syrup. Beat together
with a wooden spoon until creamy.
3. Add the dry ingredients from
the jar (except the candies and
3 Add a bag of
confectioners’ sugar.
4 Screw on the lid. confectioners’ sugar) and combine well.
4. Use your hands to make the mixture
into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and
This way the sugar leave in the fridge for 30 mins.
won’t get mixed Add a bag of candy to 5. Roll out the mixture to 1⁄4in (5mm)
up with the other decorate the cookies. thickness. Cut out the cookies and place
ingredients. them on the baking sheet.
6. Put in the oven and bake for 15 mins.
Take out and let cool on a rack.
7. Decorate with icing and candies.

FOR THE ICING

1. Put the confectioners’ sugar into a
small bowl and add the lemon juice.
Mix together and add a little
water if too stiff.
2. Put into a piping bag ready
to decorate.
 Jars of goodies
20

for Doodlers forA sweetie

Make a giant pencil packed with all Dress up two jars and fill them with
a doodler needs to get creative. someone’s favorite treats.

Cut out a circle from

brown kraft paper.
Fold it into a cone to
fit the top of the lid
(see page 61). Color in
the top of Make a happy
the pencil. hat from an
old glove
(see page 60).
Glue to the
lid with
strong glue.

Cut off the

cuff and two Glue on
fingers of an wobbly eyes,
old glove. Sew a button
them together nose, and a
to make a salt-dough
cozy scarf. smile.
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i l l need 21

Yo uw od o
g l a s s (or g rs
n ja
• Clea ty plastic) ids
quali crew-on l
with s

Find out
more about
decorating
the jars on
page 60.

forCrafty crafters for Cookie cooks

Here’s a sewing kit for budding Not only does this cookie jar contain
stitchers. They’ll have all they need in ingredients and instructions for making
one place, topped off with a pincushion. delicious cookies, but it also serves
as a cookie container!
Ingredients:
1 cup brown sugar
13⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
Create a 1 tsp baking soda
pincushion from 51⁄2oz (150g) candy-coated chocolates
a two-part lid (in a plastic bag)
(see page 60).
Fill the jar
using the same
method as on
page 19.

Make a fancy
label and
write out
the baking
instructions
(see page 60).
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Bathtime fizz
These bath fizzes are full of fizzy fun!
Watch them explode with delicious flowery scents as they
melt in the bathwater. They’re the perfect gift for anyone
who deserves a relaxing time.

At
rea
for t ju
y ou
st
x

Sugar cake
decorations will
melt away in
the bath.
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How to make a 1 Baking

soda
Olive oil
bath fizz Citric
acid
The basic recipe contains baking soda,
citric acid powder, oil, and water. You can
change the color, smell, decoration, and shape
to suit the lucky recipient of your gift.

Lavender scented fizzies

You will need: Combine the
Blue food three ingredients
coloring (as shown) in the
Lavender
scented oil
mixing bowl. Mix it up
11⁄4 cups
citric acid powder 2 Stir the color into
the mixture.
Food coloring

2 tsp
olive oil

Sugar Add some color

stars
Other
Water
sprayer
3 scented oils to
try: vanilla,
peppermint,
and orange.
1 cup
baking soda Scented
oil

• large mixing bowl • teaspoon

• large spoon for mixing Pour in about
• ice-cube tray to make the shapes 10 drops of scented
oil and mix well.

Add some nice smells

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4 5
The mixture
is ready
when it
clumps
together.

Spray about
7 squirts of
water and Squeeze it
mix in well. together with
your hands.
Add water

Shape the bath fizzies

Use a clean, dry ice-cube tray or similar mold.

1 2 3 Firmly press
Sprinkle down the
sugar-star mixture into
decorations Spoon in the mold.
into the the mixture.
shapes. Press it
down and
keep filling.

Ice-cube tray
with heart shapes
Ready to
4 gift wrap

Fill a
clean, dry,
air-tight jar.

Let set for Use within

2 hours, then one month to
pop out the make the most
fizzies. of the smells.
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Refreshing ice
More
fizzy ideas You will need:
• ice-cube tray
• basic fizzy mix
Use the same basic mix, but • peppermint scented oil
try out different scented oils or • sparkly cake decorations
decorations. You can also use
other molds, such as cupcake pans.

Tangy citrus cupcakes

You will need:

• cupcake pan
• basic fizzy mix
• orange scented oil
• sugar cake decorations
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Picture it!
Create a work of art for a special person. Draw a simple design
and fill in the shape to create a gem of a picture.

1 Draw a simple shape on

paper and cut it out. 2

Place the paper shape Cut out the card stock shape
on the card stock and and position it on a piece of
trace around it. paper that fits your frame.
Lightly draw around the shape.

Buttons,
beads, and
3
googly Spread glue
eyes inside the
shape.

You will
need:
Picture frame:
about 8in x 8in
(20cm x 20cm)
is a good size

White paper

Thin card stock

Scissors
Glue on googly eyes, then,
starting at the edge, add
Strong glue buttons and beads. Soon your
picture will be ready to frame!
Pencil
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’rea
u
Y a r!
o
st

Use a mini
canvas for a
pocket-sized Use felt-tip
picture. pens to add
details to
your design.
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b e l o ngs
is t o…
h Make your favorite people
T

feel special with their very own decorated

ceramics. This mug for Mom will be perfect
for her well-earned coffee breaks.
You can add a
treat, too. Wrap
it in a pretty
bag tied with
a ribbon.

Mom
 You’re all 29

heart

Draw a picture
or doodle some
simple patterns.

Mom

You will need:

fe c t for cat l
• plain, glazed ceramics
r- ov
• ceramic markers • scissors • paper
u r er
• double-sided tape or stickers P s

You can use any

plain, glazed
ceramics, such as
cups, saucers,
mugs, plates,
or bowls.

A matching cat plate

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Making pictures Scribbles and dots

1 1

Try out some

designs first
with pen Use stickers or
and paper— paper stuck to Cut out a shape.
just doodle! double-sided tape.

2 2

Glue
Draw your your shape
design directly on the mug.
onto the Draw some
ceramic surface. scribbles
or dots.

3 3
Write a
message.
Color in Let dry,
your design, then peel off
add a name, the shape. You’re
then let dry. the best!

Mom

To fix your design:

1. Place the dry items on an ovenproof tray.
2. Place the tray on the middle shelf in a COLD oven.
3. Heat the oven to 325˚F (160˚C).
You’re
4. Bake for 30 minutes, then turn off the oven. Mom the best!
5. LET THE ITEMS COOL DOWN.
6. Remove them from the oven when cold.

NOTE: Follow the manufacturer’s instructions

given with your pens.
 g oing on up 31
t’s the
a
W
h
O u ch! re
?
Not sure
about drawing
a picture? Make a
Then use a pincushion.
sticker shape Wrap fabric
around
Super
and scribble
over it (see soft stuffing,
instructions then glue the
on the
previous page).
Hero! cushion into
an eggcup.

Dad Best Eggheads

Teacher
Make a gift set
Once you are happy with your design, apply it to
different ceramic things to create a collection,
such as a mug with a matching coaster and plate.

We’re dotty Top tile coasters

about you

Mom

You’re
the best!
Decorate plain ceramic
You’re tiles and heat in the
same way as the
the best! plates and cups.
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Thanks a bunch
Paper roses are as pretty as the real
ones, but by using paper petals and
fuzzy pipe cleaners, there are no
prickly thorns!

You will need:

Thin cardboard
disks

Colorful
construction
paper

Pencil

Scissors

Strong
glue

Tip:
Cut out different-
sized paper disks
Pipe cleaners to make roses in a
Skewer with variety of sizes.
pointed tip
 33

y thing’s
ver
E g up roses!
in
m
co

Make them match

For the perfect
matching gift set, make
smaller roses and glue
them onto a greeting
card, a gift tag, and
wrapping paper.
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How to make
a rose
1 Cut out a paper disk
Place a cardboard disk on the
colored paper. Draw around it with
a pencil. Cut out the paper disk.

2 Turn the disk Draw a spiral on

into a spiral the paper disk,
then cut it out.

Roll up Glue the

at the inner,
outer end Let the flat end.
of the spiral
spiral. open out Stick the flat
slightly. end and the
Roll around coiled paper
the skewer. together.

3 Roll it up 4 Glue in place

Bend the tip of the
pipe cleaner over to
hold it in place.

Make a hole Insert the pipe

with a skewer cleaner through
through the the hole to
base of the rose. make the stalk.

5 Make a hole 6 Insert the

stalk
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Cra f t
rd s
c a
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Glitter

sp u’re
l
Lovebugs

ia
bug

Yo
ec
Special greetings
are brought to you on the backs of
these cute little critters. Flutter their
wings to reveal the secret messages.

Lovebug

Use sparkly
paper and
shiny sticker
stars.

e
l ov
I ou
y x
x

Ladybugs are really cute,

but you can make your
bugs as unique as you like.
Experiment with stickers
Striped
and glittery paper. bug
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How to make a lovebug card

You will need: 2 Cut out
two wings
that will
• colorful paper for body fit your
and wings bug.
• scissors
• eraser
• paper fastener
• glue stick
• folded greeting card
• wobbly eyes
• felt-tip pens

1 Cut out an oval

body shape.

3 Attach the wings to the body.

4 Get gluing. Spread the glue
over the back
of the body.

Make sure the

wings overlap
and place the
eraser under
the paper.

Push the point of the scissors Insert the

through the paper layers, as fastener. Open out
shown, using the eraser the fastener.
underneath to catch the point.

5 Glue the body onto

the greeting card. 6 It’s ready to add
your message.
Glue on
the eyes.

Use the pens

to add spots, a
face, and legs.
Add details such
as eyelashes.
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Pop-up greetings
Surprise, surprise! Tell someone they’re
special with these pop-up bouquets, beating hearts,
and stacks of gift boxes. Bring your paper pictures
to life with simple 3-D effects.

you in this gift ca

t for rd.
g j us
Spring has sprun
 39
How to make cards pop
You will need: 1 Fold the thick paper in half.

Thin card stock 91⁄2in x 61⁄2in (24cm x 17cm)

Thick paper
9in x 6in Draw a shape to
(23cm x 16cm) make the flower
wrapper.

Fold
along the
dotted
Scissors lines.

Glue stick Scraps of

Pencil paper or
stickers
Cut along the
Ruler
solid lines.

2 Open the paper out and fold the flower

wrapper in the opposite direction.
3 Cut out flowers
and stalks. Glue
in place.

Cut out a
paper butterfly.
Fold it in half,
then glue one
half to the paper.

Leave one half

unstuck so it
flutters.

4 Make flowers for the front of the bouquet.

5 Fold the outer card stock in half.

The front
is ready
Glue the
to decorate
backs of the
with more
inner paper
flowers.
onto the outer
card stock.

Glue to the inside of the

flower wrapper. Close up the card and
press the layers together.
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Pop-up hearts, cakes, and gifts

Open the paper out. Fold the heart in
Big heart the opposite direction.

Cut
along
the solid Decorate
lines. with paper
Fold along hearts.
the dotted
lines.

Fold the hearts in half. Glue down one

half of the smaller hearts for a 3-D effect.

Open the paper out. Fold the cakes in

Celebration cake the opposite direction.
Glue paper
candles to the
inside edge.

Glue on strips
Cut along of paper for
the solid Cut out the icing.
lines. the edge
of the paper Fold along
for extra the dotted
decoration. lines.

Decorate with stickers or paper shapes.

Gifts galore

Decorate the
gifts with
pretty paper.
Cut out
paper bows
and glue
them on.
Cut along
the solid
lines.
Fold along
the dotted
lines.

Decorate the background

with stickers or paper shapes.
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Finishing
touches
Glue the inner paper
and outer card stock
together. Decorate the front
of the card with leftover
paper—a sneak preview
of what’s to come!
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Picture
perfect

The kittens arrived.

They’ve seen a mouse.

pie.
an apple
baked you
When we Choosing a new bed.

ll with
Playing ba

We jumped on

Remember when...
Share the times you visited friends,
got a new pet, or just had fun! Make a mini album
of photos you’ve taken and pack them up in this clever camera card.
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Memory cards Decorate the front

To create a camera card, glue your favorite photos to 1 Fold the card stock, then
cut off the corners.
a sheet of folded paper. Stick the folded paper inside a
greeting card ready for the big reveal.

You will need:

Paper scraps

Sheet of
white paper:
5in x 21in
(12cm x 54cm)

Cut out
Thin card stock: paper
53⁄4in x 81⁄4in shapes to
(15cm x 21cm) make the
camera.

2
Ribbon or cord:
20in (50cm)

Glue
stick

Scissors Glue the paper

Photos shapes in position.

3 4 5 Wrap the strap

around the card.
Glue it to
Fold the the inside.
sheet of Glue the
top of the Knot
paper into the ends
an accordion accordion
into the together.
shape.
card.

We had
a great time.
Thank you.
Cut out your Write a message xxx
photos to fit here and add
and glue labels for
in place. your photos.
 Cards for crafters
and hobbyists
Pack these hobby pouches
with tools for a special crafter or
hobbyist. They make ideal gifts
for DIY experts, cooks,
green-fingered gardeners,
or those who love to sew.

Da
d

Toolbox
card

ce
Ali

You will need:

Sewing box
card Pencil

Construction
paper: 9in x 7in
(22cm x 17cm)

White
construction
paper for tools

Glue
stick
Scissors
Felt-tip
pens
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For the DIYers

’s D ay!
y Father
Happ

Dad

Tools for
the job
Sew
Draw tool shapes
, it’
on white paper. sy
Color them in, our
cut them out, bir t
hda
and put them
in the pouch.
y!

Ali
ce

For the Write the person’s

stitchers name on the front
and add a message
under the flap.
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How to
Fold the upper Glue the edges of
section inward. the bottom section
only and stick to
make a 2in (5cm)
make the pocket.

box card

1 Fold the colored

paper along the
black dotted
lines.

25⁄8in (6.5cm)
Fold the lower
section inward.

Go over the lines

in felt-tip pen.
Draw the Cut out the
tools with tools and color
a pencil. them in.

3
Make and decorate a Pack the tools
handle for your card. into the pocket
and write your
greetings.

Cut off the

corners of
the box.

Glue on the
handle, a latch,
and decorations.
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C ra
w r a
f t
Gi
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Pillow boxes
A small gift is made extra special when You will need:
it is presented in a neat little gift box. It’s easy • cardboard tube • scissors • wrapping paper or
to make a pillow box from a cardboard tube. colored paper • glue stick • ribbons • googly eyes

1 2 3

Turn the tube over

Choose a cardboard Fold in a side to fold the opposite
tube big enough of one end side. Fold the other
to fit your gift. of the tube. end of the tube in
the same way.

4 Cut a piece of gift

wrapping paper to 5 Don’t forget
fit around the box. the gift!
Open one end
of the box and
insert the present.
Tie a ribbon
around the box
to finish.

Glue along one edge

of the paper and affix
it to the box. Overlap
with the other edge Make sure the ribbon is long
and glue in place. enough to tie into a bow.
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Alien
One googly
eye is all
it takes!

Little boxes
Decorate your boxes
with leftover gift wrapping
paper, colored paper, or
ribbons. Or bring them to
life with googly eyes.

Owl
Add paper
wings and a
paper triangle
for a beak.
Finish off
with big
googly eyes.

in kets
tr
fic
ri
r
te
r
Fo
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You will need:

t
L le
i t
There’s no need to buy
fancy containers when giving gifts.
Make your own cheap and cheerful • paper plate • ruler • pencil
• scissors • strong glue
cartons from plain paper plates. • four clothespins • ribbon • stickers

b ox e s
Fold up these pieces, then fold

2 along the lines of the square.

Glue along
one of the cut
edges of the plate.

Fold and glue

Repeat on each corner of the square.

Let glue dry

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1
k s of gi
a c fts
Measure a
square in the
center of the
S t
plate. Cut
along the
dotted lines.

Measure and cut

Place the next edge

against the glued
edge. Hold in place
with a clothespin.

Pin corner in place

5 When dry, decorate with

a ribbon and stickers.

Fill the boxes with homemade

cookies or load them up with
Now decorate someone’s favorite candy.
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Flat
packs
Wrap flat gifts such as gift
tokens in these simple envelopes made
from overlapping circles of
colorful paper.
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How to make a flat pack

1 2
You will need:
• colored paper (two
different colors) Cut four Fold each
• glue stick • pencil paper circle in
• scissors • ribbon circles. half.

Circles and 3 4
sizes
To make the circles, draw
around something, such as
a saucer or a lid from a jar.

Place the circular Glue two

object onto the paper different colored Then glue on a third
and draw around it. circles together, circle, as shown.
as shown here.

5 6
Stick on
the fourth
circle.
Glue here.

When the glue is

Glue here dry, fold in the flaps.
to stick
the fourth
circle under
the first one.

Cut out the circles. Keep it square

You’ll need two of Try to keep the corners
Tuck the fourth
each color. as square as possible.
flap under the first
one to complete
the square shape.
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Brown paper pac ka ges

Transform plain brown

kraft paper by adding faces,
stickers, and painted patterns
to your packages.

The three
bears
Brown boxes become Papa,
Mama, and Baby Bear, with
the addition of ears, wobbly
eyes, and white paper muzzles
(see page 59).

A
tr
fo

ate
r
y
ju
ou
st
!
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Dot to dotty The reindeer
Pipe cleaners bent
into antler shapes
Polka dots and wavy line turn these packages into
designs can be made from reindeer (see page 59).
simple stickers.

Pom-pommed Use strong glue to

attach ready-made
pom-poms.

DIY wrapping paper

Cozy kids
Recycle snack tubes and turn them
into characters with funny faces. Add
wool hats made from socks or gloves
(see page 60).
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Print shop
Design your own colorful gift
wrapping paper. Using household
items, print shapes onto plain paper
and create exotic patterns like these.

Diamonds
and dots

Funny
honeycomb

Crinkly
circles

Luscious
gold

Daisies

Latticework
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You will need:
• sheets of brown paper • Pencil erasers
tape • acrylic paint • paintbrush Tape seven pencils
together, making
• plate for paint • household items sure the ends are Don’t forget to
to make prints • plain gift tags lined up to make print matching
an even print. gift tags and cards.

Plastic bag
Crumple up a
plastic bag and
simply press it
into the paint.
Then apply
to the paper.

Pencil eraser
Single pencils make
spotted designs.
Prepare
to print
To
Take a sheet oth
of paper. Lay it br
us
on a flat surface h
and tape down
the corners.
Cookie
cutter
Dip the cutter into
the paint, then press it Cover the paper
onto the paper. Overlap with the print
the shapes to make an design and let
interlocking design. it dry before
wrapping.

Paint
Spread a thick layer of
paint over the plate with
a paintbrush. Press the
items for printing into
the paint, then apply
them to the paper. Add
more paint as needed.

Bubble wrap
Cut out a piece of bubble
wrap. Press it into the paint,
then apply it to the paper to
print bubbles.
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All wrapped up
Wrap your gifts like a professional,
then add your printed tags.

You will need:

• printed gift wrapping
paper and gift tags
• scissors
• tape
• ribbons

Tip for
a neat wrap
Don’t use too much paper
or your folds will be bulky.
Use just enough to cover
your box.

1 2 3 4

Overlap
Wrap the paper around the paper,
Lay the box in the Fold down one
the box, folding along then tape it
middle of the paper. end, as shown.
the edges, as shown. together.

5 6 7 8

Do the same
Fold one Fold the Fold the to the other end
side in toward other side in, then press triangular end up of the box. Add a
the box. down the creases. and tape it in place. ribbon to finish.
 Steps for projects on page 54 and page 55
59

Bear face
You will need: To make an ear, cut out
a brown paper circle and a
• brown, pink, and white slightly smaller pink circle.
paper • scissors • glue stick
• strong glue • googly eyes
• felt-tip pen • buttons
• ribbon
Glue the circles Cut to the
together with a middle of the Make a cone.
glue stick. circles. Glue in place
with strong glue.

Leave to
dry, then
make the
second ear.

Glue a button and a pink

Use strong glue paper tongue to white
to attach each paper to make a muzzle.
ear to the top Draw on a mouth.
of the box.

Add googly eyes.

Add a bow and buttons
to make it look like the
bear is wearing a shirt.
Glue the muzzle to the box.

Ears and antlers Cut out a brown and a

pink ear shape and glue
Fold the base of
the ear and glue
together.
Tape an
ear and an
them together. antler to
each side
You will need: of the box.
• scissors • brown and
pink paper • glue stick
• two brown pipe cleaners
• tape

Bend each half

backward and
forward. Fold down
the tips of
the antler. Twist the
antler to
finish.

Bend
the pipe
cleaner
in half.
 Steps for projects on page 20 and page 55
60

Cozy kids You will need: • Wool glove • rubber band • needle and
thread • pom-pom
Make a beany hat from a glove.

Sew on a Stretch the hat

pom-pom. over the package
and adjust
to fit.

Turn a
wool
Turn it right
glove
side out.
inside
(You can
out.
leave the
fingers
Gather it inside.)
up with
a rubber
band.

Cookie cooks Here’s how you make these delicious cookies.

Start cooking
Make a label Makes: 20 cookies 1. Preheat the oven to
for the cooking 375°F (190°C).
instructions. 2. Add the dry ingredients from
You will also need:
the jar and combine with the
• 101⁄2 tbsp butter and milk.
softened butter 3. Mix in the candies.
• 1 tbsp milk 4. Make the mixture into
20 balls of dough.
5. Place on the baking sheet
Equipment: mixing and flatten the balls with the
bowl • wooden spoon back of a spoon.
.
h ere

metal spoon • baking 6. Put in the oven and bake

for 15 mins. Take out and
sheet • cooling rack
ns

cool on a rack.
io

t
Writ uc
e the instr

Craft-lover Make a handy pincushion lid. 1

You will need: Tip: Place the
stuffing into a
Needle and piece of nylon
thread hose so that it
holds its shape.

Soft
stuffing
Scissors

A disk of cotton
fabric (large
enough to fold
over the stuffing
Jar with a and the lid)
two-part Put this part
screw lid Place the ball of of the lid on
Strong glue stuffing in the top with the
center of the fabric. base facing out.
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Doodler’s kit You will need: • brown kraft paper • pencil

• plate • black pen
Make a giant pencil jar.
• scissors • strong glue

1 2 • paper clip or other paper fastener

Cut out the

paper circle. Cut into
the center.

Draw around
a plate to make
a circle on the
brown paper.

Twist the paper

to form a cone.

3 4 5
Color in
the tip of the
pencil top with
black pen.
Check that Hold the
the cone will pencil top
fit the top of in position
your jar. Once the
until the glue has
glue has dried, remove
dried. the lid. Fill
the jar with
Apply glue gifts, then
Hold the cone in place to the top of decorate.
with a clip while you glue the lid, around
it with strong glue. Leave the edge.
the cone to dry.

2 3 4 Place the lid on top of the jar

and screw it on tightly.

Apply strong
glue to the
inside rim of
the lid (not the
screw part).
Push the
cushion
through the
opening of
the lid.
Let the glue
dry, then
open the jar
Stitch the and fill it with
Bring the fabric fabric together your gift.
over the lid. tightly and
Gather it up and secure the end
stitch together. of the thread.
 Index
B G P
Baking soda 18, 19, Gems 10
Plastic bottles 16–17
21, 23 Gift boxes 48–49,
Bath fizzes 22–23, 50–51, 54–55, 58–59
24–25 Gift tags 33, 57, 58
Butter 19, 60
Buttons 10, 11, 26
Gift wrapping paper
47, 48, 49, 55,
R
56–57, 58 Rose 32, 33, 34
Gingerbread 18–19
C Greeting cards
32–33, 34–35, 36–37, S
Camera cards 42–43 38–39, 40–41, 42–43,
Candies 18, 19, Santa 10
44–45, 46 Snowman 10
20, 21, 51, 60
Candleholders 14 Sugar 18, 19, 21
Christmas 11
Confectioners’ sugar
I
18, 19 Icicle 11
Cookies 18–19, 21,
51, 60
J
D Jars 18, 19, 20–21,
24, 60, 61
Dough 12–13, 14–15

M
E Mug project 28–29,
Ears 54, 59 30–31
Envelope 52–53

N
F Needle 10, 11, 60
Flour 12, 18, 19, 21
Flowers 39