MERRY CHRISTMAS.

I'm signing off for the year but before I do I wanted to take a minute to wish you all the merriest of Christmases and a Happy New Year. Thank you for all the wonderful support over the past year. I really do appreciate every comment, like, pin or share. However you celebrate I hope it's filled with joy and love. See you in 2017.

THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE - EDIBLE GIFTS.

I'm back with the last of diy Christmas gift guides and I think anyone with a sweet tooth will agree I've saved the best till last. Don't fancy braving those busy shops? Why not surprise your loved ones with some edible Christmas gifts instead. With everything from cookies to truffles to marshmallows and even boozy treats I guarantee one of these sweet treats with be a hit with even the fussiest of foodies.

Candied fruit coconut macaroons - Sprinkle Bakes // Homemade Irish cream - The Sweetest Occasion // Diy colour-splattered hot chocolate sticks - Swooned // Gourmet toasted cookie dough jars - Sprinkle Bakes // Diy hostess gift box - Sugar & Cloth // Ginger infused gin - Sugar & Cloth // Moomin chocolate truffles - Wallflower Kitchen // Diy cookie decorating kit - Five Marigolds.

Candied Fruit Coconut Macaroons

This recipe is proof that baking doesn’t have to be fussy or complicated to yield delicious results. You’ll need 3 ingredients for the macaroons, not counting the dip in chocolate which is optional (but when is chocolate ever optional?).

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Gourmet Toasted Cookie Dough in a Jar

So, what is ‘gourmet’ cookie dough? In short, it’s cookie dough made with the best ingredients around. The ingredients can be endlessly varied, but consider using your favorite specialty butter (I like French butter). Sea salt, pure vanilla extract, and dark chocolate chips (such as Guittard) will make a big difference in flavor, too.

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Ginger Infused Gin Cocktail Recipe

These Ginger Infused Gin Cocktails are easy to whip up and the perfect cocktail gift to surprise your friends this holiday.

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DIY Cookie Decorating Kit

Need a gift for kids who love to frost and decorate? Or how about a parent or grandparent who wants a special activity to do with their kids or grandkids? This cookie decorating kit is the perfect gift to help them create something sprinkled with fun this holiday season.

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Candy cane meringue kisses - Wallflower Kitchen // Gingerbread candied nuts - Sugar & Cloth // Peppermint marshmallows - Bakerita // Jelly bean vodka - A Life of Geekery // Vanilla pumpkin seed clusters - Wallflower Kitchen // Homemade flavoured salts - Love and Olive Oil // Gingerbread boxes - Recipe Tin Eats // Hibiscus almond marshmallows - My Name is Yeh// Fresh cranberry vodka - The Wanderlust Kitchen.

Vegan Candy Cane Meringue Kisses

Vegan peppermint meringue kisses made with peppermint and aquafaba (liquid from a tin of chickpeas!) Fun and festive Christmas treats.

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Gingerbread Candied Nuts

They have all the tastes and smells of the season, but take less than 30 minutes to make. (Plus, a little cooling time, because burnt tongues are no fun!).

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Peppermint Marshmallows

Making your own marshmallows is easier than you’d think! These Peppermint Marshmallows look gorgeous, taste 100x better than store-bought marshmallows and make a great holiday gift. Be sure to save a few to enjoy in your hot cocoa!

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Jelly Belly Vodka

Jelly Belly vodka is my homemade stocking filler of choice this year. It’s so easy to make, there are hundreds of flavours to try and even better, you can invent your own. I’ve put plenty to the test to single out the best Jelly Belly vodka flavours, which to combine and which to skip.

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Vanilla Pumpkin Seed Clusters

The clusters are so delicious, munchy and sweet and make a great snack or topping for a breakfast cereal.

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Homemade Flavored Salts

The beauty of these larger grained, specialty salts is that a pinch will go a long way. Since the salt is added at the very end, right before serving, the salt crystals aren’t absorbed into the dish, meaning you get much more taste and flavor with a fraction of the salt.

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Gingerbread Boxes & Mason Jars

A completely edible Christmas gift – Gingerbread Cookie Boxes and Mason Jars! The Mason Jar is made simply by wrapping dough around a can! You don’t need any cookie cutters, mixers or any special equipment to make these.

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Hibiscus Almond Marshmallows

Hibiscus is my new favorite natural food coloring. It's such a great shade of pink and it imparts a nice citrusy berry flavor that helps balance out the sweetness of a marshmallow. The first time I had hibiscus I knew its brightness would go well with nutty almond, so I went with two-tone bbs that help make the prettiest cup of hot chocolate you've ever done seen.

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Fresh Cranberry Vodka

If you’ve never tried a fresh cranberry vodka cocktail, here’s your chance! All you need is a bag of cranberries, a bottle of vodka, and a blender. For this recipe I’ve added homemade rosemary simple syrup to create a festive holiday cocktail!

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Cranberry and pistachio chocolate bark - Love And Lemons // Salted cashew brittle - Spoon Fork Bacon // Bacon jam - Spoon Fork Bacon // Salted gingersnap mallomars - Spoon Fork Bacon // Hot chocolate dippers - Le Zoe Musings // Minty chocolate holiday bites - Pinch of Yum // Orange zest and sea salt bark - Lexi's Clean Kitchen // Rose infused recipes - Sugar & Cloth // Walnut mushroom cookies - Mitzy at Home.

Cranberry & Pistachio Chocolate Bark

Cranberry Pistachio Chocolate Bark is a quick & easy holiday recipe. It's delicious topped with dried fruit, coconut, and nuts. Vegan and gluten-free, too!

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Salted Cashew Brittle

I love things like toffee, brittle, almond roca, etc, so today we have a Salted Cashew Brittle for you! The cashews add a nice dose of savory decadence to the brittle that I prefer over peanuts.

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Give The Gift Of Bacon Jam

We have yet another great gift giving idea for you. It is our Bacon Jam, with a cute label and a really awesome little hand carved wooden spreaders. It’s the perfect pairing for our Bacon Jam.

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Salted Gingersnap Mallomars

This year we have our own version of mallomars, our Salted Gingersnap Mallomars! Since the holidays are right around the corner I thought it would be fun to replace the traditional shortbread cookie base with a spicy gingersnap cookie!

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DIY Hot Chocolate Dippers

This time, I’ve decided to make their hot chocolate experience a lot more fun and sweet! These Hot Chocolate Dippers will bring the glisten to any child’s eyes and more “ooohh’s” and “aaahh’s” than you’ve ever heard in your entire adult life.

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Minty Chocolate Holiday Cake Bites

Minty chocolate cake and frosting wrapped in white chocolate and gold sprinkles and swizzled with one more chocolate drizzle? That’s where we’re headed today.

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Sea Salt And Chocolate Orange Bark

This Sea Salt and Chocolate Orange Bark treat is simple to make, but looks so elegant. Make it under 15 minutes with just a few simple ingredients to serve at a holiday party or to give away as a gift.

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Rose Infused Caramels

These perfectly pretty and sweet Rose Infused Homemade Caramels make the perfect edible gift!

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Walnut Mushroom Cookies

They’re chocolaty, crunchy and have a moist nutty center. And they’re cute. I don’t normally describe food as being cute, but these really are adorable. They remind me of the forest, its quietness, the beautiful trees  and the cool air.

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DIY ORIGAMI STAR MINI TREE GARLAND.

The final countdown to Christmas has begun and I've got one last craft project to share with you. I picked up this adorable mini Christmas tree at my local supermarket and although it's actually covered in silver glitter I thought it looked a little bare. These origami lucky stars are the perfect solution. I used them as tiny tree toppers last year when I made these diy paper Christmas trees and this time I thought I'd string them up and use them to create a mini paper star garland. If you're still looking for some last minute decorations to deck your halls decorating some mini trees might be the answer, they'll make your home festive and bright in no time at all.

And make sure to check out the rest of my Christmas Origami projects.

To make the origami star:

1. Start by cutting up some strips of paper. If you want mini stars cut the paper into 12 x ½ inch strips.

2. Tie a loose knot in one end of the paper strip.

3. Pull it gently and press flat to make a pentagon.

4. Tuck the short end of the paper strip into the knot.

5. Wrap the long end around each side of your pentagon. It should naturally follow in the right direction. Keep going until you have a small tail piece left. Tuck the tail end securely into the knot.

6. Pinch each corner of the pentagon between your thumb and forefinger to make the star puff up. 

7. Thread the finished stars onto some cotton or embroidery thread and wrap around your mini Christmas tree. 

Super simple to make as all last minute decorations should be and the fact that they're cute as a button doesn't hurt either.

Make sure to check my other Christmas crafts and recipes for more diys.

DIY DECORATED BAUBLE GIFT TOPPERS.

With Christmas looming I'm sure you have a few gifts that need wrapping. I took a trip to Ikea this week and picked up some chalkboard style baubles reduced to £2. Bargain! Instead of hanging them on the tree I decided to decorate them and use them as gift toppers instead.

Supplies: Vinter Ikea decorations (alternatives can be found here), metallic Sharpies.

Take your ornament and draw on your design using a Sharpie. I found simple designs worked the best. I stuck to holly, spots and stripes.

Here's the finished bauble.

I wrapped my gifts in brown paper and twine. I love the simplicity of kraft paper and baker's twine. To finish them off I tied on one of my decorated baubles and added a gold star or fir cone. Easy-peasey.

What's your favourite way to wrap up plain presents?

Make sure to check my other Christmas crafts and recipes for more diys.

THE ULTIMATE DIY GIFT GUIDE - ACCESSORIES.

11 sleeps to go and I'm back with the 2nd of my diy gift guides. This one's for all those accessory fans. It's packed full with the best jewellery, hat and bag tutorials I've discovered this year. I think any one of these would make a wonderful gift but I've got a soft spot for the copper origami brooches and the giant knit bag.

Let the diy-ing begin.

Diy donut purse - Studio Diy // Bean stitch cowl - Delia Creates // Diy ombre necklace  Enthralling Gumption // Diy foodie friendship necklaces - Studio Diy // Diy floral painted sunglasses - Lovely Indeed // Diy fried egg felt pouch - Damask Love // Diy donut sunglasses - Studio Diy // Diy no-sew embroidered sunglasses case - Alice & Lois // Diy leather tassel keychain -Persia Lou.

DIY Donut Purse

I’ve been seeing these cute round-shaped purses popping up everywhere and, true to form, decided I needed to turn one into a donut! So, I did. And now, you should. You guys! It’s a no sew purse project! GO!

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Bean Stitch Cowl

Truly, it is so easy. The stitch looks complicated at first, but once you have it down, this cowl couldn’t be any more straightforward and fast to work up.

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DIY Ombre Necklace

Let me introduce you to my ombre necklace, a mood changer here at my blog bringing with the summer vibe. Can you believe that I hadn’t tried ombre on anything as yet, shocking right?

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DIY Foodie Friendship Necklaces

I knew I had to get my hands on it and try it out for myself and let me tell you, making food jewelry might be my new favorite thing.

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DIY Floral Painted Sunglasses

These floral painted sunnies are perfect for spring and summer, and for all of your travels and adventures.

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DIY Fried Egg Felt Zipper Pouch

Here they are: fried eggs in all their felty goodness. The DIY Fried Egg Felt Zipper Pouch is in full effect.

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DIY Donut Sunglasses

Donut sunglasses, folks! Because you can’t scream your love for donuts any louder than wearing ’em smack on your face!

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DIY No-Sew Embroidered Sunglasses Case

You can make a DIY no-sew embroidered sunglasses case in 15 minutes, add an extra 15 minutes for embroidery and you are ready for summer!

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DIY Leather Tassel Keychain

These DIY Leather Tassel Keychains have a unique waterfall or bell shape and are a lot of fun to make. They are also a great gift and a cute accent for your favorite bag or clutch.

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Diy shibori shopping - Burkatron // Cozy crochet mittens - All About Ami //  Diy leather loop keychain - Homey Oh My // Diy soldered flower necklace - Lana Red Studio // Diy macrame camera strap - Lovely Indeed // Diy wrapped rope necklace - Alice & Lois // Giant yarn knit bag - Mama In A Stitch // Diy black cat necklace - Adorablest // Diy tube rings - Fall For Diy.

DIY Shibori Shopping Bag

It's not only crazy fun but easy- the perfect weekend project! I'll share how I made this easy tote with you further in.

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Cozy Crochet Mittens

These cozy mittens have a fuzziness to them that I think adds to its rustic charm.  I don’t mind stuffing them in my purse and having them rub up against my other items and getting more fuzzy.

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DIY Leather Loop Keychain

Just a simple and sleek leather keychain to help carry around keys.

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DIY Soldered Flower Necklace

The soldering tutorial that you see here is very simple and you can alter it to your own taste by using a different flower or changing the size of the glass pendant. It is all up to you!

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DIY Macrame Camera Strap

Awesome DIY macrame camera strap! It’s so quick to make and is perfect for spring and summer travel adventures.

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DIY Wrapped Rope Necklace

This necklace is such a fun way to create your very own pattern with color and texture. With two types of embroidery thread and some gold jump rings for texture and pop of metallic color.

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Giant Yarn “Plush Knit Bag” Pattern

This feels like a big squishy cotton ball! Seeing so many gorgeous big knits all over the internet has had me wanting to try it for a long time, and it didn’t disappoint.

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Fall For DIY Tube Rings

These rings are so easy to make I kept thinking “just one more” each time I tried to give in for the evening. The result? I have so many rings now.

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Triangle stitch beanie - Delia Creates // Diy circle matchstick necklace - The Merrythought // Moss fringe scarf - All About Ami // Diy ring display - The Merrythought // Manhattan market tote - Mama In A Stitch // Diy speckled clay keychain - Sugar & Cloth // Diy copper origami brooch - Lana Red Studio // Diy tube bead necklace - The Lovely Drawer // Diy half moon necklace - Brit & Co.