This year I really want to make my gifts, I always say this and prep but never end up doing it though 
Christmas 2023
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If you buy some very inexpensive plain baubles, some paper clay and some moulds of designs you like (ebay, Ali-express sell moulds and some crafting places), you could make some stunning baubles, that you could even gift. I upcycle and make quite a lot of things not just Christmas decorations, that way you can choose colours and styles that best suit your home or the person you’re gifting it to.Does anyone do any Christmassy crafts? My local branch of The Works have started to get their Christmas Craft stock in. I always like the idea of making things but have zero imaginationView attachment 2307778
I didn’t make these ones below (a lady demonstrates how to make them on YouTube) but just wanted to give you an idea of what I mean.
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I got my wrapping paper from Wilko last year, really lovely brown paper with a woodland theme. I made all my gift tags, 2 layers, woodland animal on the bottom and then a snowflake on the vellum overlay.
ordered my mum some jewellery for xmas that arrived today, thankfully think she'll rlly like it! thought i'd mention as i've used them in the past, the tiny box company is great for packaging them up. they do all the extras as well but you can't go wrong with their plain purpose made boxes. great if you're planning to make gifts or sell bits too imo
After all this talk of treating yourself to a Christmas present, the other day I bought myself an Emma Bridgewater mug. I mean why not it's Christmas in July after all! 
I would spend every penny I have, and don't have, on Emma BridgewaterAfter all this talk of treating yourself to a Christmas present, the other day I bought myself an Emma Bridgewater mug. I mean why not it's Christmas in July after all!
Limited edition items are my favourite though.Another Park savings girly here. Every year it lets me enjoy Christmas and all the amazing bits on sale especially M&S. Still heavily disappointed that their alcohol spray cream cans haven't been back for years
Those on top of a Christmas pudding? Homer drool.I'm a single woman who loves Christmas and enjoys buying for my nieces more than receiving anything. Apparently my face is super expressive and it's really obvious when my present is awful so we tend to stick to gift cards and booze. Single malt and Baileys is the way to my heart.
Bar the single malt we sound very similarI would spend every penny I have, and don't have, on Emma Bridgewater
Another Park savings girly here. Every year it lets me enjoy Christmas and all the amazing bits on sale especially M&S. Still heavily disappointed that their alcohol spray cream cans haven't been back for years
I'm a single woman who loves Christmas and enjoys buying for my nieces more than receiving anything. Apparently my face is super expressive and it's really obvious when my present is awful so we tend to stick to gift cards and booze. Single malt and Baileys is the way to my heart.
I try to open presents on my own at home so I can openly let out my WTF face...before sending a thanks for the presents text What would you guys put in a useful xmas Eve box
Socks, book, slab of chocolate, candle, face mask, a bottle of beer for him. That’s usually the extent of our Christmas box.
For a child or adult?
Pjs, socks, if for a kid a Xmas movie for Xmas eve(?) to all watch together, snacks for the movie
Another who'd say pajamas, slipper socks, snacks and maybe a couple of face masks. Include a cocktail can, mini wine or beer bottle if it's for an adult.
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I’m looking for inspiration on how to really spice up Christmas this year with useful things that don’t clutter, my family always loved gifting food
I have gifted a friend a Christmas stocking with his favourite chocolates and mini bottles of Baileys.
Not on the high street have curry spice gift sets too, if you like food gifts.
https://www.notonthehighstreet.com/...ToOZGVmYXVsdF9zZWFyY2hIAWgB&referredBy=search
Or maybe fruit and nut selections? https://www.nuttydelights.ie/gourmet-nuts
I’ll have to buy everything in twos one for myself one for a friend
Socks, Pj's, a book, or if they like puzzles a puzzle book, mini bottle of wine, chocolates.
Don’t forget the cuddly toy …….Sorry I couldn’t resist (me bad) It took me back to the Generation Game and the conveyor belt
I was thinking of getting bingo equipment for Christmas Eve 
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Must get/give cuddly toy but only for my husband as my work staff will think it’s trashDon’t forget the cuddly toy …….Sorry I couldn’t resist (me bad) It took me back to the Generation Game and the conveyor belt
We normally get something we can all do together. One year we got some animal balloon modelling kits.I was thinking of getting bingo equipment for Christmas Eve
All I can say is not one of them turned out looking like the animal they were suppose to be, even after a few drinks.Although that may have been the problem, alcohol and balloon modelling aren’t perhaps the best combo.
I'm spending Xmas eve and morning alone, so any tips to make it less miserable would be appreciated please
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