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This article provides creative and sustainable ideas for gift wrapping during the Christmas season. The first idea suggests using brown Kraft paper and drawing designs on it with a black marker pen, adding a small brush Christmas tree as a finishing touch. The second idea involves using old book pages as gift wrap and tying them with silk, velvet, or chiffon ribbon. The third idea suggests potato printing on Kraft paper, and the fourth idea suggests using leftover lining paper and adding a gold leaf or buckle as a gift topper. The fifth idea involves using paper bags and adding holes and ribbon for decoration, while the sixth idea suggests using fabric remnants to create cloth-tied presents. The final idea suggests embellishing plain boxes with hessian ribbon, a gift tag, and rosemary sprigs. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Woman's Day (Australia Edition) provides instructions for two festive projects: a felt cutwork table runner and brown paper goodie bags. The table runner requires craft felt, scissors, and a craft knife to cut out stars, which are then placed on the runner. The goodie bags involve cutting rectangles of gift wrap, folding and decorating the bags, and adding foliage or buttons for a festive touch. The article also includes additional tips and ideas for customization. [Extracted from the article]

Marcello Gandini, a renowned car designer, passed away in 2024. He was known for his striking and innovative designs, which ranged from voluptuous to architectural. Gandini's career began at Carrozzeria Bertone, where he worked on the iconic Lamborghini Miura. He later designed the groundbreaking Lamborghini Countach and also contributed to the Ferrari 308 GT4, Fiat X1/9, BMW 5 Series, Renault 5 Turbo, and other notable cars. Gandini's legacy as one of the greatest car designers of the 20th century is widely recognized and celebrated by those in the industry. [Extracted from the article]

Hello FOYER Deck the walls Design a yarn tree in your front hallway or on any empty wall. DRAWERS Get jingly with it To make this nifty knob dangler, you'll need about 100 jingle bells, a six-foot-long piece of craft wire, and a metal floral hoop. BATH ROOM Hang pine-fresh starlets Turn sprigs of pine, spruce, holly, mistletoe, or other seasonal foliage into Nordic-inspired stars by tying the ends together. [Extracted from the article]

"A Christmas Eve Love Story" by Ginny Baird is a spellbinding time loop romance novel that follows Annie Jones, an orphan who hopes for a perfect Christmas Eve. Working as an assistant window designer at Lawson's Finest department store, Annie encounters hunky security guard Braden Tate and faces disappointment when staff cuts are announced instead of a promotion. However, Annie wakes up the next morning to relive the same Christmas Eve twelve times, each with a slightly different twist and longer encounters with Braden. Baird's novel captivates readers with a fated connection between Annie and Braden, a charming supporting cast, and genuine humor, making it a heartwarming and clean romance. [Extracted from the article]

The author discusses closing of paper mill in Bucksport, Maine, before Christmas 2014. He mentions that Bucksport is known for producing lightweight coated paper in the world, which was used in such magazines as Time and Sports Illustrated and Good Housekeeping. The author also reveals that he was invited to give a talk on the spirit of community at a weekly summer event called Wednesdays on Main.

The article suggests several paper decorations for Christmas.

The article offers step by step instruction for making star-shaped paper lanterns called puntis for Christmas.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for Mixed-Media Christmas crackers for dining table.

Several photographs of Christmas paper products from various gift shops in the U.S. are presented, including the Santa Juggling stationery, the Quickee thank you postcards for kids, and the Kraft collection boxed gift tags and stickers.

Home & Regulars Watch Barry craft on Christmas with The Australian Women's Weekly ON CHANNEL 10, 7.30PM THURSDAY DECEMBER 10 "I love being part of a project that empowers or gives people inspiration to do something with their family, whether it's as simple as upcycling a peg to a Christmas tree star or more technical. Top it with a star Tie string around your wrapped gift to create a simple tree shape and top with a Peg Star (page 122) Reusable wrap Go zero waste this year with a fabric wrap. Rag-tied fabric tinsel Use leftover scraps of fabric, or choose a range of colour co-ordinated fabric to create an ombre effect like ours. [Extracted from the article]

The author reminds about his sister who made ornaments using construction papers to decorate their Christmas trees. He states that real joy does not come from perfect Chirstmas decorations, it is where to put the love on it whatever may have or not have. And he adds that the joy of Christmas is not in boxes and bags, ornaments and lights, but it comes from the heart that can take anywhere.

The article presents the author's narrative about giving his father a paperweight during Christmas of 1956. He wrapped the paperweight in colored tissue paper and gave it to his father on Christmas Eve, too excited to wait till morning. His father got a funny look on his face when he opened the gift. The importance of the little rock paperweight in his relationship with his dad is also stressed.

The article discusses the so-called Noel decoration which is one of the best ways to proclaim the coming of the Christmas season. It states that the concept is a simple and stress-free which only uses paper and natural products. It adds that a bit of handicraft, creativity and some artful arranging styles will add color and meaning on the concept.

The lifestyle influencer created an untraditional piece of holiday decor using chicken nuggets [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article from the Australian Women's Weekly provides tips and instructions for creating festive decorations for the home. It suggests sewing small bells onto napkins, giving small gifts at the table, and making salt dough decorations. The article also offers advice on styling the Christmas table, including choosing a central color scheme and creating statement centerpieces. The author, Geneva Vanderzeil, is a popular stylist and DIY-er who promotes a low-waste approach to upcycling and home projects. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on creating do-it-yourself (DIY) Advent calendar with various creative ideas. It discusses about Advent sweetie jars, a copper tube mobile, envelope tree, memo board countdown and paper tube trees, each providing a unique way to count down to Christmas. These DIY Advent calendar ideas involve simple materials and methods; and offering a fun and personalized way to start the festive countdown.

Offers tips on wrapping Christmas gifts. Use of a noodle box for gifts that are difficult to wrap in a paper; Procedure for wrapping presents with a personal touch; Steps in wrapping gifts in a fabric napkin.

The article offers information on several types of Christmas and holiday wrapping paper including Wild Animals Christmas, Blue Ornament, and Nutcracker.

1. Cut two pieces of paper of equal size. The larger angel in the picture was made with 4-inch-by-5 1/2-inch strips; the smaller angel was made with 3-inch-by-5 1/2-inch strips. [...]

The article offers brief information on several products related to Christmas which includes the Paper Christmas tree from Ruby Star Traders, copper basket from Robert Gordon and the poly- cotton fabrics from Fat Flat Sports.

This article explores various scientific aspects of Christmas, including how Santa Claus delivers presents around the world in one night, how he stays out of sight, and what makes Rudolph's nose glow. It also discusses Santa's powerful propulsion system, how he stores the world's presents, and the physics behind Christmas traditions such as crackers, Christmas pudding, mincemeat, gingerbread houses, and roast potatoes. The article also touches on the history and science behind Christmas trees, wrapping paper, tinsel, the smell of pine trees, fairy lights' impact on Wi-Fi, glass baubles, and candy canes. [Extracted from the article]

The document titled "CHRISTMAS SHOWSTOPPERS!" provides recipes for various festive desserts. The recipes include a sticky caramel banana bread ice-cream cake, a Christmas smash cake, a white Christmas pavlova, a profiterole tree with boozy berries, a peppermint ice-cream cake bombe, and a pina colada cheesecake. Each recipe includes a list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions for preparation. The document also includes colorful photos of the desserts. [Extracted from the article]

PG 157 Spiced cauliflower & chickpea salad PG 157 Will's crunchy wild rice & currant salad PG 154 Mum's steamed whole salmon with lots of herbs Sophie's sister-in-law, Lucy Herron, and the much-loved George the Labrador. Food writer Sophie Hansen and her mum, sculptor and art teacher Annie Herron, share recipes and traditions from their Danish/Aussie heritage. PG 154 Salmon rillettes Sophie's note Both salads can sit happily at room temperature for a little while and are full of flavour and texture. Arrange the onion, herbs and lemon slices, and top with second salmon fillet skin-side up. [Extracted from the article]

Focuses on the legendary Saint Nicholas as the subject of top-secret documents, lawsuits, scientific curiosity and trademark battles. Declassification of the classified document "Santa Claus Papers," by U.S. President George W. Bush; Appeal by the Turkish Santa Claus Foundation for the Italian government with regard to the bones of Saint Nicholas; Lawsuit filed by former Cincinnati Solicitor Richard Ganulin for the abolition of December 25 as Christmas Day.

The article discusses that claims of industrialist Henry Ford of Jewish efforts to undermine the celebration of Christmas nearly a century ago reflects the modern Religious Right claims of a "War on Christmas." Topics include the present-day fundamentalist zealots blaming atheists for the gradual erosion of the religious aspects of Christmas and the claims made by broadcaster Bill O'Reilly about the threats to Christian belief posed by the supposed "war."

Discusses how to make paper ribbons for Christmas holiday gifts. Materials needed; Instructions.