P A P E R * P L A N E S

Make sure your own paper stash is well out of sight before showing your little man these!

G O T O : FREE INSTRUCTIONS
C O N T R I B U T O R : PaperAirplanes

K N I T T I N G * N E E D L E * C O N V E R S I O N

Here's a gadget no dedicated crafter can live without:



How many times have you googled 'conversion chart'? I know I have many times. Maybe you already have one bookmarked in your favourites? Well now you can convert your patterns from the comfort of your own Blog, and your visitors can bookmark YOU!

S K I T T L E S * V O D K A

Here's a refreshing change to chocolates that any grown-up would appreciate.

G O T O : FREE RECIPE
C O N T R I B U T O R : The Secret Corridor

W I N T E R * B I R D * F E E D E R

Spare a thought for our feathered friends during the cold spell with this quick and easy kids' project.

G O T O : FREE INSTRUCTIONS
C O N T R I B U T O R : The Secret Corridor

P A P E R * B E A D S

If the recent credit crunch has put a dent in your bead stash then this free tutorial is just what you need to replenish your stock.

G O T O : FREE PROJECT
C O N T R I B U T O R : Doodles

C R O C H E T * H E A R T * F R A M E

If you enjoy combining different crafts then you will love this free crochet frame from Enfys.

G O T O : FREE PATTERN
C O N T R I B U T O R : Enfys

W I N E * G L A S S * C H A R M S

These Wine Glass Charms are a great way to use up all those odd beads you've been saving!

G O T O : FREE INSTRUCTIONS
C O N T R I B U T O R : The Secret Corridor

S H R I N K I E * D O M I N O E S

This quick and easy project produces charming results.

G O T O : FREE INSTRUCTIONS
C O N T R I B U T O R : The Secret Corridor

C H R I S T M A S * P U D D I N G * C O S I E S

Start as you mean to go on this Christmas morning with a Pudding Egg Cosie.

G O T O : FREE PATTERN
C O N T R I B U T O R : TrulyScrumptious

M I N I * W I N T E R * M I T T S

These mittens take minutes to make, and look so cute on a mini tree. Pop in a £1 coin and you have the perfect pressie for those unexpected little guests!

G O T O : FREE PATTERN
C O N T R I B U T O R : The Secret Corridor

S I M P L E * C R O C H E T * S N O W F L A K E

This simple design is perfect for the beginner. Work in gold or silver thread and sew on beads for a finishing touch.

G O T O : FREE PATTERN
C O N T R I B U T O R : theknittingparlour

M I N I * C H R I S T M A S * S T O C K I N G S

These cute Christmas stockings would make an ideal decoration for anyone with a new baby in the house.

G O T O : FREE PATTERN
C O N T R I B U T O R : Little Cotton Rabbits

P O C K E T * C A L E N D A R * 2 0 0 9

These free printable Pocket Calendars are made from a single sheet of A4, and a clever bit of folding. They're surprisingly easy too, once you get going.

G O T O : FREE PRINTABLE
C O N T R I B U T O R : secretcorridor.com

B L O G * R O B I N * C H A L L E N G E

This little fella didn't quite make it into the Advent Calendar this year, but it's not too late to have a go if you're feeling inclined.

G O T O : FREE PRINTABLE
C O N T R I B U T O R : The Secret Corridor

C R A F T * C H A L L E N G E
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M O N E Y * B O X

Have you still got presents to buy? Then relax and give them a walnut wrapped up in one of these!

G O T O : FREE PROJECT
C O N T R I B U T O R : Clay Randell

P A P E R * T R E E * A N G E L S

Here's a nice, easy project for them to be getting on with, while you carry on panicking in peace!

G O T O : FREE PROJECT
C O N T R I B U T O R : JulietK

B E A D E D * S N O W F L A K E

We've had a variety of Snowflakes in this year's Calendar. This beaded version from JulietK finishes the collection off nicely!

G O T O : FREE PATTERN
C O N T R I B U T O R : JulietK

M I N I * W I N T E R * H A T S

Fancy a change from traditional baubles this year? These adorable mini winter hats are just the job.

G O T O : FREE PATTERN
C O N T R I B U T O R : The Secret Corridor

C R O C H E T * T R E E * A N G E L

You can never have enough Angels on the Christmas tree in my opinion, especially when they look this good!

G O T O : FREE PATTERN
C O N T R I B U T O R : Enfys

H A M A * C H R I S T M A S

These quick and easy hama bead decorations are the perfect way to keep kids entertained during the holidays

G O T O : FREE PATTERN
C O N T R I B U T O R : The Secret Corridor

K N I T T E D * H O L L Y

Who would have thought that a knitted cupcake could take the crafting world by storm? Years on and we still can't get enough of them!

G O T O : FREE PATTERN
C O N T R I B U T O R : Little Cotton Rabbits

M E L T E D * S N O W M E N

Is cooking a craft? We've long debated this one in Our Craft Shop, but when the end result looks this good I think the answer has to be 'Yes'!

G O T O : FREE RECIPE
C O N T R I B U T O R : Cherrapeno

C H A R T * C R E A T O R

Turn any picture into a cross-stitch chart with this brilliant online gadget. Just upload your picture, specify your canvas and print your chart.

G O T O : FREE RESOURCE
C O N T R I B U T O R : microrevolt.org

Q U I L L E D * S N O W F L A K E

I stumbled on this project quite by chance yesterday, and just had to have it in the Calendar!

G O T O : FREE PROJECT
C O N T R I B U T O R : Reese Dixon

C A N D Y * H O L D E R

No tree would be complete without some candy, and what better way to display it than with these fab holders from our debs.

G O T O : FREE PROJECT
C O N T R I B U T O R : DebsCraft
F E A T U R E D : advent calendar 2008

DAY THIRTEEN: Quilted Tree

As usual, maggie has produced another stunning example of this favourite online project.

G O T O : FREE PROJECT
C O N T R I B U T O R : Maggie (R)
F E A T U R E D : advent calendar 2008

DAY TWELVE: Beer Mat Box

Make this clever little box to wrap a special gift, and it's gauranteed the recipient will be more interested in the packaging!

G O T O : FREE PROJECT
C O N T R I B U T O R : Linda Elbourne
F E A T U R E D : advent calendar 2008

DAY ELEVEN: Matchniks

If you made the Advent Diary that featured in window one, then you're probably wondering what to do with all those leftover matches! Here's an idea...

G O T O : FREE PROJECT
C O N T R I B U T O R : The Secret Corridor
F E A T U R E D : advent calendar 2008

DAY TEN: Christmas Door Card

What better project to have at No.10 than this Christmas Door Card. Use the template to make the card, and your inspiration to make the wreath.

G O T O : FREE PROJECT
C O N T R I B U T O R : The Secret Corridor
F E A T U R E D : advent calendar 2008

DAY NINE: Floam Christmas Tree

Our juliet has created some great kids' projects over the years, but as soon as I saw this one I wanted to make it myself. Bet you do too!

G O T O : FREE PROJECT
C O N T R I B U T O R : JulietK
F E A T U R E D : advent calendar 2008