Tis the season of shopping and giving. We all love spending our hard-earned cash on bits and bobs to make our Christmases feel all that more festive, but as soon as the New Year hits the decorations come down and that holiday tat becomes just that: bits of stuff we'd rather get rid of than store away for another twelve months. If you want to make a concerted effort to embrace DIY, make use of some of the bits and bobs you've got lying around and get crafty this Christmas, then this is the right place for you! There are so many great ideas to make your festive season all the more personal and hands-on (so much so that I've made a Pinterest board full of inspiration,) but I've picked the ones I've fallen head-over-heels for to show you - and prove how easy it is to create something truly heart-warming without having to spend a fortune. Whether you're a craft-nerd at hard or a complete novice, there are lots of ways you can get creative and give your loved ones a more unique holiday season than what they're used to. Why not try a couple yourself"
MASON JAR SNOWGLOBES Add a touch of magic to those old jars that have been lying around the kitchen by turning them into a  DIY snowglobe. All you need is a little fake snow, some fairy lights and a couple of Christmas tree decorations. Get as creative as you like, but the results will always be stunning - and you know these would fetch a small fortune at a local Christmas market.

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