Making your own gifts can be a thoughtful and more sustainable way to celebrate Christmas and is a relaxing activity to do on a cold and rainy afternoon.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019ve not got time to craft, find more Christmas gift inspiration<\/a> with our selection of delicious Christmas hampers <\/a>for foodies or nature<\/a> and bird identification books<\/a> perfect for stocking fillers.<\/p>\n Rather than buying bundles of gift cards and wrapping paper<\/a>,\u00a0why not create your own countryside-inspired festive designs and send\u00a0your family and friends hand-crafted greetings this Christmas?<\/p>\n Make your own handmade Christmas with this easy step by step festive leaf-print card guide.<\/p>\n Gather a handful of leaves on your next winter walk and make personalised Christmas cards for friends and family.<\/p>\n You may also like<\/p>\n <\/p><\/div> <\/section> Create your own rustic mistletoe and holly block-print cards for friends and family this Christmas with our easy step by step how to guide.<\/p>\n Create your own beautiful gift wrap and tags for friends and family with our easy to follow step by step guide for string block-printing.<\/p>\n These delicious brownies, topped with in-season pears, are easy to make and perfect for winter baking.<\/p>\n Hang tempting treats from the tree with this super-simple recipe from\u00a0BBC Good Food<\/a>, perfect for making with kids.<\/p>\n Treat your friends and family to a hot mince pie this Christmas with this easy recipe.<\/p>\n These pretty sweet treats take just 15 minutes to make from just three ingredients \u2013 perfect as a last-minute edible gift or stocking filler.<\/p>\n Celebrate the vitality of nature in the colder months with a Christmas garland made using foraged items, says Lake District florist Rachel Wardley.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s how to make a natural and festive Christmas candleholder at home \u2013 it makes a great display for your holiday table.<\/p>\nChristmas cards and wrapping paper<\/h2>\n
Nature inspired leaf print card<\/a><\/h3>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nWoodblock<\/a> print mistletoe and holly card<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nWrapping paper and gift tags<\/a><\/h3>\n
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Spiced pear, rye and chocolate brownie<\/a><\/h3>\n
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Natural Christmas garland<\/a><\/h3>\n
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