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BAKE IT
Delicious &
oh-so-easy
Rocky Road
STITCH IT
Pretty
cross stitch
snowflake
FELT IT
Loveable
Dickensian
mouse
FREE
handmade
IDEAS TO MAKE IN
TIME FOR CHRISTMAS
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KNIT OUR ADORABLE
NATIVITY SCENE
HOW TO
WIN!
OVER £900
WORTH OF
PRIZES
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Deck the
halls…
Real life
SET UP
YOUR
ONLINE
SHOP
IN 7 REALLY
EASY STEPS
CUTE BIRD GIFT TAGS
FUN FIMO DECORATIONS
STYLISH DRIFTWOOD TREE
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BISCUIT-MAKER ANN MCNEELA’S TOP TIPS FOR TURNING BAKING INTO BIG BUSINESS...
Welcome
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Customers will love
this folk-style cross
stitch decoration
COVER
ast-minute Christmas shoppers are out in full
harried force right now, but long gone are the
days of hastily bought misjudged sweaters and
talcum powder. Shoppers want handmade, personalised
makes as opposed to the homogenised high street stuff
– and that’s where you come in!
This issue, we have gorgeous gift and decoration ideas
that can be made and sold ahead of Christmas in next to
no time. We have a beautiful birthstone pendant over on
page 34, the perfect present for someone special. We have pretty felt bird
gift tags over on page 74, great for making presents feel extra thoughtful.
And of course, we have our sweet cover stars – the knitted nativity scene
– over on page 16! A mantelpiece favourite, nativity scenes are big sellers
this time of year, so keep plenty of stash at the ready.
Feature-wise, check out our guide to gift-wrapping your makes
– a great service to offer last-minute shoppers (p79)– and on page 38 we
take you through how to set up your online shop in seven very easy steps.
And finally, this month, we’re giving you a fabulous, FREE project book
packed with 14 quick gift ideas you can make and sell today!
Happy crafting! And merry Christmas, everyone!
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This sweet nativity
set is a great twist on
traditional versions
ZEENA MOOLLA – EDITOR
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Home sweet home!
Create a gingerbread
house for your stall
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Give buyers a chic
alternative to the
Nordic pine!
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Top buyers’ trees
with this cute
crochet cherub
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Contents
December 2013
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Projects
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Crochet nativity
A set of sweet nativity characters
will top-up the Christmas profits
Cross stitch snowflake
Stitch this stylish tree decoration
in an evening
Crochet angel
Make this angelic decoration for
buyers to top their trees with
30-minute make
So tweet! These easy-to-make paper
bird houses will be great sellers
Birthstone pendant
Our wire-wrapped necklace features
an exquisite lapis lazuli stone
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30
47
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34
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Traditional gingerbread house
Almost too sweet to eat! This tasty
house will make a great centrepiece
Christmas Rocky Road
Chocolatey and moorish, what’s not
to love about this modern classic?
Festive iced biscuits
Shoppers will love these fun Santa’s
belly and melted snowman treats
Seasonal Scandi
Pretty papers for all your seasonal
makes plus two fab card projects
Mummy makes
Create cute Christmas puds, candy
canes and robins from polymer clay
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From junk to funk
Appeal to the contemporary crowd
with this modern Christmas tree
Felt bird tags
These tags will give gifts an
extra-special handmade touch
Eeek, a mouse!
Challenge yourself to try this
charming felt character
Make a crafty tenner
This pretty festive bunting will
brighten up the cold winter days
More ways than one
Our cookie cutter candles are a fun,
quick make that buyers will love
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Subscribe to the
digital edition
Turn to page 40 for
your special offer!
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Features
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Making news
Get the lowdown on the latest
crafty news and views
Dear
Craftseller
Your chance to share all your
crafting and selling success stories
Pin it!
From frosty lights to glacial whites
let our mood board inspire you
Stash it!
Bring some curve appeal to your
makes with our chic chevron stash
Real life: Bisquites at Harrods
Ann McNeela and daughters tell us
about their booming biscuit business
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48
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15
70
22
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7 steps to set up an online shop
Start selling online – we tell you just
how easy it is to set-up shop
Charity bakes
Bring out your inner baker and raise
cash for three great causes
Fab freebies
Enter now and you could get your
hands on some brilliant prizes
Diary of a craft-selling mum
Erica gets her last minute orders in
before a welcome break!
A guide to festive giftwrap
Prettify your packages and make
gifts gorgeous with our top tips
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Ask us!
Let our experts solve your craft-
selling queries with the best advice
My craft shop
Find out how these three successful
sellers make cash from their craft
Crafty courses
Choose from a range of inspiring
courses to expand your craft skills
Online loves
Check out our favourite makes
selling well on the web this month
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Turn to page 102 for thos
all-important templates
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