PHOTOGRAPHS: DAN JONES, CLAIRE RICHARDSON. STYLING: SUSIE CLEGG, TONY HUTCHINSON
FINISHING TOUCH GIFTS
Snazzy decoration ‘Here’s a simple way to decorate gifts – create a ‘rose’ by rolling up and wrapping red and silver metallic cupcake cases around each other. Use sections of the cases to make tassels for ribbon ends.’ Red gingham wrap, £2 for 5m or 3 rolls for £5; cupcake cases, £1.32 for 45-pack
Pompoms ‘Cut out two donut-ring shapes from card. Place together and wind string through the holes until the card is filled. Cut through the string between the pieces of card, pass a length between the card and tie, then remove the card.’ Packing paper, £1 for 8m; string, £1 for 80m; kids gift stickers, £1 for 50-pack
Bauble bonanza ‘Colourful Christmas baubles make fun decorations for presents. Mix colours and sizes, then tie them together with ribbon before attaching to your gift.’ Holographic tree wrap, £2 for 4m or 3 rolls for £5; baubles, £5 for 46-pack
Gift wrap ‘Have fun wrapping your presents, like we have with this teddy bear. There’s a huge choice of gift wrap in store.’ Red gingham wrap, £2 for 5m or 3 rolls for £5; robin craft wrap, £2 for 5m or 3 rolls for £5; large Scandinavian gift bag, £1.50
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