Christmas presents marathon tutorial

Last year I tried to make as many of my christmas presents as possible, I enjoyed the challange and everyone who received a handmade gift was pleased, I started so late though( the begining of December)that I ended up having far too many late nights and was exhausted by christmas day. This year I am having another go but starting earlier, and I though I would share this with you.

Then I thought ( maybe I am mad!!!) that I would post a tutorial of all the gifts etc I make so you all could have a go if you want too. So every wednesday between now and christmas pop over to my blog and you will fine some ideas for handmade gifts, thats 12 tutorials.

This weeks number 1

is a christmas tree card, brooch and decoration, here are the things you will need.

You will also need paper and card.

We are going to start of by making the patterns.

The Card

using the smaller paper pattern you have made cut out one piece of felt embroider using a contrasting green floss in the design you can see ( it's just running stitch).

To attach to the card I have used craft double sided tape it a lot stronger and less messy. I stuck down the check binding first then the tree over the top.

The Decoration

Cut two felt pieces using the larger pattern embroider each one, cut a 4cm piece of the binding open out, then fold in half and sew down the sides making a little pocket, turn inside out and press. Start sewing the felt together adding in the check binding and string for hanging at the right places, before you have gone round completely add the stuffing.

The Brooch

Cut two pieces of felt using the smaller pattern, embroider one. Cut a piece of card smaller then the pattern and then sew on to the bottom a 4cm folded over piece of binding. sandwich the card inbetween the two pieces of felt and sew around. Then attach the brooch pin on the back.

Three pretty things to make, quick and easy, the brooch and decoration are great for teachers presents or make a few and sell at your school christmas fair.

You are quite wellcome to use any of my tutorials for personal or fundraising events, but please do not reproduce the patterns or items for sale in shops with out first contacting me.

Have fun Debsx