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Turn your scraps of Christmas wrapping paper into something fabulous with these fun ideas Bunting is an easy, chic way
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F E ST I V E B U N T I N G You’ll need: Bunting template, pen, wrapping paper, scissors, glue, string
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1 Use the online template to draw 20 bunting flags on two or three different wrapping papers. Ensure the paper’s design is upright and central on each section. 2 On the reverse of the flags, fold a small amount of paper over to create a flap. 3 Glue the underside of the flap and lay the string along the inside of the fold. Stick the paper down to hold the string inside the flag. Repeat with the rest of the flags, then hang.
CRAFTS EMMA MORTON-TURNER PHOTOGRAPHY SEAN CALITZ
OT H E R IDE AS… c Shred wrap and use it as protective packaging for future presents or as festive table confetti. c Line serving trays for a seasonal touch. c Wrap notebooks or diaries in paper. Plain gold or silver are stylish choices. c Make festive placemats for your Christmas table. Mount on card so they’re hardwearing. c Protect kids’ school books by covering them in fun, festive wrap. c Scrunched-up wrapping paper makes a great buffer for cleaning glass and mirrors. c Cover the front of an old clipboard with wrap and attach it to a kitchen wall to keep paperwork and receipts safe. c Frame pretty paper for stylish, affordable wall art for the holidays.
B OW S You’ll need: Bow template, pen, wrapping paper, scissors, glue
1 Use the online template to draw the bow pieces on your paper. Cut out. 2 Glue the ends of the bow piece and secure each end in the centre. You’ll have two big loops. 3 Stick the bow onto the centre of the ‘tails’ of the ribbon. 4 Wrap the small centre piece around the middle of the bow and glue in position from behind. GIFT POUCHES You’ll need: Scissors, wrapping paper, ruler, pencil, decorative tape
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Visit tes.co/ xmaswrap to download the templates and find more ideas.
1 Cut out a 10 x 20cm piece of wrapping paper. 2 Bring the two short ends to meet, without creasing the fold, and tape them together. 3 With the taped edge to one side, tape the bottom edge. 4 Fill with sweets and close the open side by folding and taping in the opposite direction to the base, creating a 3D triangle.
You’ll need: Heart-shaped template, pen, scissors, wrapping paper, glue
1 Use the online template to draw the heart on your paper. Cut out. 2 With the paper the wrong side up, fold over the side so the edges are straight. 3 Fold down the top of the heart so it creates a deep enough pocket to become an envelope. Glue the sides down lightly so the envelope can be opened easily. 4 Fold the pointed edge down to create the flap. Insert a note.
For more crafty ideas, go to tescoliving.com
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