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We’ve recycled our Christmas Cards!

I was looking for ideas of what to do with my old Christmas cards.  In the past, I’ve used them to create gift tags, thank you postcards but mostly end up burning or recycling them.   However, after a quick troll on the internet I found these wonderful placemats.  They were very easy to make and took less than 30 minutes.

You’ll need:

  • Selection of Christmas Cards
  • A3 Sheet of paper
  • Double sided sticky tape

How to:

I used a guillotine to cut the backs off of the cards and then I cut the cards into squares 4cm x 4cm.  I’m sure you could vary this, possibly larger for younger children.

I also included a few photos of my daughter so we can see how much she has changed from year to year.

We used double sided sticky tape.  You could use glue but I think my 4 year old would have lost interest quickly.

Getting them a bit square was challenging but not a problem as you can trim the wonkey ends when you’re done.

I now just need to find someone with a laminator.

I’m hoping to turn this into a small tradition, making one a year, so, in a few years time we may have a full set!

 

You know you’re posh when….

Apparently, according to my mate, who rubs shoulders with the likes of Meg Matthews (Noel Gallagher’s ex), you’re posh if you have Molten Brown products in your bathroom.

I have finally arrived, thanks to an early Christmas Gift from Molton Brown. Before long I’ll be driving a Landrover that’ll never see any mud, shopping at Waitrose, wearing Green Hunter Wellies and using separate cutlery for guests!

All joking aside, I’m really looking forward to some ‘me’ time over the holidays so I can truly enjoy it. I’m going to use it sparingly so it lasts till next Christmas!

Christmas Gift Ideas

Alpaca Country Socks?  Wine Glass Draining Rack? Pocket Folding Secateurs? Rainbow Coloured Hip Flasks?  Robin’s Eggs Soaps? Quick Drying Hair Turban? Pocket Fishing Rod? Computer Mug Warmer?

I can see why The Handpicked-Collection prides themselves in unusual and inspiring gifts.

I was sent a catalogue to peruse. I really struggled to choose something to review as there were so many things that I wanted.  In the end, I was torn (excuse the pun, you’ll see why) between Herb Cutting Scissors and a Slate Cheeseboard.  I lucked out and they sent me both.

I have no idea why I chose either, as they were rather indulgent, not something I needed but things I’d like to receive as a gift, take note Hubby!  The Herb Cutting Scissors (£9.95) may look naff but I really like them.  As soon as I took them out of the box you could feel the quality.  I used to struggle to cut herbs, at one point I had one of those Herb Rocking Cutters but didn’t get on with it.  These 5 blade scissors do the job in a jiffy!  Plus, I do like gadgets, including those for the kitchen.

I haven’t used the Cheeseboard (£14.95) yet, as we don’t entertain that often, but again the quality is excellent and I can’t wait to impress our next guests when I ply them with cheese and port. Or come to think of it, I have a friend who is a real foodie and this would make the perfect Christmas present for her!  Would it be inappropriate to re-gift it?

If you need some gift ideas for those difficult to buy for people at Christmas, I’d recommend checking out The Handpicked Collection.  They have gifts for everyone including domestic goddesses, keen cooks, bookworms, gardeners and trend setters starting from as little as £2.95.

Disclosure:  Guessing it’s a no brainer, but I received the products complimentary in return for this post.

 

Perfect gift for Newborns

 

This is NOT a sponsored post in any way.  In fact, I contacted the company, MyBlankets.com, to ask if they minded if I featured it on the blog because I love them so much.

In the last couple of years I’ve purchased at least three Personalised Taggies for my new mummy friends and each and every time they almost cried!  Well, that’s not really hard to do to a sleep deprived mum but…..

A brilliant keepsake for less than £20!

I just wanted to share it with you.  Oh and there is a 10% discount for their Facebook Friends using “myface” plus a chance to see their other personalised gifts.