Crafts downloads

Ribbon Cone Baubles DIY

We love offering you easy solutions, so we couldn’t help but be attracted to a whole heap of Christmas dec kits from Springwood House Designs. Available in a range of colours...

Crafts downloads

Five Gold Christmas Morning Makes

Get that special day off to a great start with our good as gold projects. We have creative ways to gift – our Japanese knot bags are a modern take on...

Stitching downloads

Patchwork Tree Coaster Templates

Find the two templates you need to make these patchwork tree coasters from issue 50! They’re the perfect accompaniment for your Christmas table and can be brought out year after year....

Home decor downloads

Light-Up Christmas Slogan Tutorial

Make a decoration with a difference and try this gorgeously bright illuminated canvas – great if you’re looking for a more contemporary look this Crimbo. Lucy Pass’ fresh and festive creation is...

24 Ways To Count Down To Christmas

Stitching downloads

Cactus Christmas Tree Project

“Rockin’ around the cactus tree, at the Christmas party hop.” That’s how the song goes, isn’t it? Maybe not. But it doesn’t stop us from singing it at the top of our...

Papercraft downloads

Paper House Lantern How-To

Get your festive-themed decoration makes done in good time this year by whipping up a little store of them in quick and easy bursts. We promise you’ll be all sorted come...

Crafts downloads

Festive Fairy Templates

Be inspired by illustrator Rebecca Jones in issue 49 of Homemaker. She’s designed this exclusive project for us, featuring festive fairies in luxurious Liberty fabric skirts. Aren’t they wonderful? Download the templates...

Baking projects

Recipe: Avocado Dip Christmas Trees

Enjoy this snack hack from Primula. It’s never too late to whip up a fun and tasty snack for unexpected guests. These cute trees are made with creamy avocado dip and...

Baking projects

Recipe: Mince Pies

Forget buying pre-made pastry and jars of fruit mince, why not turn a lazy winter afternoon into a productive baking session instead and make your own mince pies from scratch? They’re...

Baking projects

Sugarcraft: 14 Cute Christmas Cookie Designs

Decorate these sweet treats from the inspirational book Cookie Craft: Baking & Decorating Techniques for Fun & Festive Occasions by Valerie Peterson and Janice Fryer (£8.99, Storey Publishing) for a festive party...

Baking projects

Bake a Festive Chocolate Cake with Bottle Green

It’s never too soon to get started on your festive baking, so try this gorgeous Amaretti Chocolate Cake with chocolate dipped cherries from our friends at Bottle Green. Infused with pomegranate and...

Baking projects

Recipe: Make Spiced Gingerbread Mallow Baubles with The London Marshmallow Company

These marshmallow baubles are really fun to make and any of the festive flavours in this chapter would work well. Make a combination of three or four flavours a few...

Home decor projects

Knit a Rockin’ Robin Bauble

Complete your set of cute characters from issue 37 and whip up Mr Robin tonight. Knitting intarsia needn’t be bothersome either, which is why we’ve got exclusive tips from designer Tracey Todhunter...

Upcycling projects

Paint Your Own Annie Sloan Christmas Tree

If you loved our Homemaker Icon feature on Annie Sloan in issue 37, you’ll be inspired by this easy festive project. Paint yourself a faux Christmas tree for an oh-so-stylish take on...

Upcycling projects

Vintage Christmas Crackers