 Green snowflakes?
John will be making his Christmas cards this year. ‘I like the challenge: how to be creative around Christmas. I get a slight panic around September: how can green, red, wise men, robin, holly, Santa, nativity scenes, stars and snowflakes still look surprising? It’s my biggest Christmas stress. And my biggest Christmas pleasure.’ Sarah also makes cards: ‘I usually don't like the cards in the shops and the ones I do like are a ridiculous price. I also prefer the more personal touch which shows you care enough to take time to make something, which is a more precious thing than money these days!’
Chocolate treats
Laura makes chocolate truffles. She says, ‘You can add different fillings to each one (I usually put in rum, nuts, or ginger) and you can package them really nicely so they look good. I make them because it is a cheaper way to get a present for someone when you can’t afford to buy something for everyone, but you want them to know you’re thinking of them. Also, they’re loads of fun to make!’
Wrap up warm
‘I plan to knit some scarves for a few friends and baby blankets for friends who are having babies,’ says Nina. ‘I’ve decided to make these as they are more personal and enjoyable to make and scarves cost about £4 each in wool. Baby blankets cost a bit more and take quite a while but hopefully my friends will like them as they are handmade especially for their little ones!’
Connie
December 2006/January 2007
Dlossary
Gran - Grandma
Charm – a trinket added to a bracelet – usually something considered to be lucky like a horseshoe or a cat.
DIIY - Do it yourself
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