Christmas is ... used to hang around the fireplace, over the Christmas tree, or windows. 6. Advent Calendars with Handmade Charm Create an Advent calendar using small boxes envelopes or pouches.

Parents are now pampering their children with DIY boxes filled with individually-wrapped presents. Even though parents fork out up to 20 times more for Christmas gifts than they did in the 80s ...

1. Take your base sweater and hot glue a piece of felt to the centre to give you a base for the fireplace. 2. Glue two dots just above the felt, and attach a re-sealable plastic bag on the sides ...