If the usual gold and silver of Christmas doesn't quite suit your home, paper decorations made of colourful illustrated paper – wrapping paper or even wallpaper samples would work – are a lovely bespoke solution.

It includes colour photographs to accompany the step-by-step instructions, but I think the books that came out after this one are much better and contain better crafts to try out. Lights4fun are a really reliable source for Christmas lights that are a bit more interesting than standard fairy lights – LED snowflakes, tree candles, illuminated garlands and even a sweet LED Christmas duck.Children love to be sent out foraging for pine cones and greenery; my lot come back with loads, and it never goes to waste: I put holly on top of every picture and along my fireplace and windowsills. Continue adding reindeer moss around the wreath in this way, filling in the gaps between the hydrangeas and berries. Once they've been stitched, encourage your child to use their puppets to act out a scene, tell a story, or even make a puppet theatre for them to perform in. If the bug hotel from earlier in the week inspired you, then this set of knitting patterns is just for you – combine today’s bee-themed ideas too!

This book is the first in a series of crafting books that Kirstie has released in conjunction with her TV series. Without cookies this site can not work properly, preventing you from logging in or storing your preferences. Deadline understands that Channel 4’s content chief Ian Katz personally phoned Allsopp to deliver the news last Thursday. Create your own découpage cat with this cute craft kit, which also comes as a horse, dog, dinosaur, swan and butterfly.Remember, it will appear as a mirror image on the fabric, so draw your design in reverse, especially if working with letters. I try to make my home feel like a box of these chocolates, taking inspiration from the colours, and adding lights, glass balls and, most importantly, tinsel. The type of project to make guests stop and stare, you’ll utilise the magic of quilling to bring this gorgeous arrangement to life. Put a dab of glue at each end of the snap and stick it parallel to one long side of the paper, about 2cm in from the edge.

The presenters have been a fixture on Channel 4 for 23 years, hosting property series Location, Location, Location and Kirstie and Phil’s Love It or List It. Put simply, découpage involves cutting out pictures, gluing them to an object and then coating the pictures and the object with layers of varnish. In her reply to a fan's question about the new episodes, she did confirm that "we’ll be back next year. A fun activity that siblings and best friends will enjoy doing together, this dress up dolls craft kit comes with princess themed outfits like coats and cloaks and even has a castle backdrop which is perfect for storytelling.The cutest craft kit and puuurfect for feline fans, this craft kit contains all the materials a younger crafter needs to make three new animal pals. Now she takes to the road on a tour of the country to discover and celebrate the things that make Great Britain a nation of truly great crafters. I mean if you aren't wildly enthusiastic about Christmas, it might not be the show for you but otherwise, we’ve got you covered.

Kirstie Allsopp Craft is an inspiring collection of projects that introduces you to traditional crafting skills in a fresh, modern way. I mean if you aren’t wildly enthusiastic about Christmas, it might not be the show for you but otherwise, we’ve got you covered. Kirstie has been the number one supporter of the craft world and independent businesses, frequently expressing her love for the handmade on her social media. Allsopp revealed that she and Phil Spencer, her regular presenting partner, signed a new two-year deal with Channel 4 in March.

Children can collect petals, leaves and grass and make potions galore with the other ingredients and tools that come with this kit. Slim candles punctuate the Christmas dishes, and we spot a couple of crackers, but it is entirely festive enough. This craft kit for kids contains enough supplies to make six pieces of original and stylish jewellery.