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Crafting Through the Storm – Cozy Christmas Creations 🎄✨ Making some Laminated embellishments for my Christmas Garland and Wreath



 




Crafting Through the Storm – Cozy Christmas Creations 🎄✨

Hello, lovely readers!

We’re getting well and truly pinned down by a hefty storm up’t north today—the wind is howling, and the rain is lashing against the windows. It’s the kind of weather that makes you want to stay indoors, pop the kettle on, and cozy up in your craft room. So, that’s exactly what I’m doing!

Today’s plan? Christmas crafting galore! I’ve got a few fun projects on the go to help decorate for the holidays. From festive garlands to handmade ornaments, I’m diving into it all. Some of these are multi-stage creations, so be sure to check back to see the final results—I promise it’ll be worth the wait.

There’s something so comforting about crafting while a storm rages outside. The hum of creativity paired with the festive spirit is just the thing to brighten a blustery day.

Wherever you are, I hope you’re staying warm, dry, and safe. If you’re crafting too, I’d love to see what you’re working on—share your projects in the comments or send me a message. Let’s ride out this storm together, one craft at a time.

Stay cozy and keep creating!

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I'm Having some fun making some Laminated Gingerbread embellishments for my Christmas Kitchen Garland and wreath.
I am using the embellishments from the Make your Own Noel Bunting Kit - It is available as a digital download and crafting book


The digital download can be found here: https://shop.obyd.co.uk/b/07Aas




The book can be found here on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/18MDxM2




My cheap laminator is a little workhorse, i have have had it 3+ years and it works really well. It is also a trimmer - they don't have the exact same model anymore but there are lots of options if you would like to take a look you can find them on amazon here

These will be used on my garland, wreath and hopefully they will be some left to pop in my outdoor decorations too... i have will pop some on some wire and kebab sticks using hot glue (kebab sticks for the food safe ones and wire for the ones to go on the garland and wreath)

They also look cute as little cupcake and Christmas cake picks.. add a bow and a bit of Christmas bling!

I've added some stickles and liquid pearls to add some sparkle and texture

Pop over to my facebook page for more video and photos as i update the progress - https://www.facebook.com/OpulenceByDesign/




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Thank you for being part of this vibrant community. Here’s to happy crafting and making something beautiful today! 🥰


Happy Crafting as always,

Amanda xo



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  1. https://shinebrightandcreate@blogspot.com/December 8, 2024 at 11:22 AM

    O wow these make such cool decorations and garlands. You can't help but get carried away when you start cutting these little cuties out as they are so much fun! I love this kit! - Michelle x

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