Hopefully you are not like me and have all of your presents bought and/or made, all wrapped up and you are just sitting back, relaxing and waiting for the big day next week?

It's been such a busy time for me in December with craft fairs, making gifts and then the little task of moving house and still no way near unpacked and as such my blog has been a little quieter than I would have liked. This will change in 2013 when I hope to blog a lot more frequently and about some (hopefully) interesting ideas!

I wanted to take a moment to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year for 2013. The online shops will remain open over the festive season but orders will not be mailed until January 2nd.

With Christmas a little over a week away are you all prepared with your gift buying or like me - rushing at the last minute to make gifts and think what to get people? Im not normally this under-prepared but I have recently moved house and so my priorities have had to be juggled.

If you have a few people to buy presents for and are short on funds then why not make something personal. Believe me, giving and receiving a handmade gift is far better than something which will only be put in the back of the cupboard until the next charity shop bag comes around.

I thought I would take the opportunity to share some handmade gift ideas with you - just click on the image to find out how to make the gift