Kirstie Allsopp step aside! You have got competition. This weekend was a weekend devoted to Christmas crafts and gift making. Michael Buble's White Christmas was set to play and the mulled wine was boiling on the stove while I prepared myself for the long haul. Crafts included: Festive tea light holders made from jam jars decorated with pressed flowers , vintage lace and ribbon , and buttons Homemade lavender soap An array of traditional sweets and treats presented in hand decorated boxes or vintage teacups sourced from charity shops. ( coconut ice, vanilla fudge, peppermint creams, chocolate truffles) Recipes and craft instructions as follows:












