Simply Crochet

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If you’re like us, the longer nights mean more sofa time (our fave crochet spot), so we’re putting it to good use by starting festive projects. The nature-themed Christmas decorations on page 14 will ease you into your prep with their calming colour

Angels on Earth magazine

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DIANA VREELAND, former editor-in-chief of Vogue, once summed up her career by saying, “We always seemed to be working on the Christmas issue.” I feel her joy! In fact, we’re so deep into Christmas we’re throwing a Christmas in July office party. What

Amateur Photographer

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Even Father Christmas needs to use public transport every now and then, it seems. Here he is waiting for a bus in London’s West End, complete with his reindeer and a sack of presents. A small group of non-plussed gentlemen can be seen in the backgrou

Style At Home

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Christmas is the perfect time to unleash your creativity and shower friends and family with personalised gifts and handmade treats – Hobbycraft makes the possibilities endless! Look online or head in store for a huge range of great-value craft suppli

Southern Home

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Sherry and Johnny Eldridge have spent the past 44 years perusing and purchasing antiques and accessories. While crafting their collection of beloved baubles, the couple says they were especially fond of festive holiday finds. “We are always looking f

Mollie Makes

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas here at Mollie HQ and we’re right here for it. Sarah Matthews starts the countdown in style with a wholesome advent calendar tutorial on page 32. It wouldn’t be a Christmas issue without a stocking. Natalie

that's life

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Wrap candy canes together with ribbon and tie them to your tree as a cheap and easy decoration. Lisa Todd, Ferntree Gully, Vic Run out of ribbon? Cut strips of foil gift wrap and carefully tie around your presents. Jan Moore, Newstead, Qld

PaperCraft Inspirations

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Q Tell us about your card! A I started with a plain white scalloped card blank, then built up my design with lots of layers. I positioned baubles around the frame and made a stained glass Christmas tree as the central feature. Q Do you have any ti

Classic Massey & Ferguson Enthusiast

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We’re happy to report that two popular, Boxing Day tractor runs are looking good to go, as things stand. The first, the Six Bells Boxing Day Bash, starts at 10.15am from Jeff Burgass’ farm at Cross-in-Hand, near Heathfield, East Sussex (TN21 0NE). Th

The World of Cross Stitching

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With the nights getting longer, we’ve stuffed this issue with cheery festive projects to brighten your days. We know you love stitching cards for loved ones at this time of year, so we’ve got two sets for you to enjoy – find Lucie Heaton’s playful da

Guideposts

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Merry, Merry My sister-in-law, Linda, spreading Christmas joy! —Alisa Bair Christmas Eve Two of the greatest gifts I’ve ever been given are my dogs, Alex and Rory. —Monica Lester Miss You My dad, gone this year, was the best Opa to my kids. —Laura Sa

American Farmhouse Style

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American Farmhouse Style releases a collection of free Christmas printables every year to help you plan for and enjoy the holidays. From printable wall art to gift tags, recipe cards and more, this is a collection you won’t want to miss. You can down

BBC Good Food Magazine

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In December, follow our gingerbread house cookalong, ask us anything in our live Christmas Q&A, and win prizes with our magical Advent calendar. Find out more on page 13. ■

Better Homes and Gardens Australia

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I absolutely adore Christmas – everything about it! I’m the gal who adds to her already towering collection of baubles and decos every year. I find them simply irresistible! My Christmas tree is never quite the same – from traditional red and green,

American Farmhouse Style

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Lighting has a huge impact on the feel of a space. Light candles and lamps for dim lighting options rather than harsh overhead lights. Then hang twinkle lights across your headboard for a soft glow. “It can really change the theme of the room,” says

Woman's Own

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It’s that busy part of the year – Christmas gift shopping has started, the freezer is starting to fill up with pigs in blankets, the decorations are coming out of the loft. So, anything that can help save a bit of time is a win in my book, which is w

Mornings with Jesus

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HOW DO YOU DECORATE your house for Christmas? I wish I could tell you that my wife and I deck the halls with boughs of holly and colored lights and mistletoe, but I confess I often find the mere prospect of Christmas so overwhelming—scrolling through

Unique Cars Australia

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THE GOOD folks in our new and improved subscriptions department are offering a red hot deal, which includes 13 issues of Unique Cars magazine delivered directly to your door for just $89! That’s a massive 30 percent saving and makes for a great Chris

Simply Sewing

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1. Will you sew your reindeer plushie with a black or red nose? Whether it’s a gift or a sweet decoration for your home, this cuddly toy will be well loved! gathered.how/reindeer-pattern 2. Once you’ve made one of these fabric wreaths from Samantha C

Your Family

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In the magazine world, Christmas celebrations are always a little premature… we’re normally hunting for festive trimmings at the end of spring, but it’s always exciting and it means a well-earned rest isn’t far off. This year we’ve shared our most am

Australian House & Garden

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WHAT TRADITIONS DO YOU FOLLOW AT CHRISTMAS? Neale: It’s hard to hold on to traditions when you move from the other side of the world – and hemispheres – as I did 20 years ago when I arrived in Sydney [from the UK]. Cold-weather festivities are in my

Homes & Antiques

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Charlie is a freelance writer and editor with a passion for homes and interiors. ‘On Christmas Eve I always go home to the village I grew up in. I place my presents under the tree for my family, we have a drink, then it’s off for a tour of the neighb

Practical Photoshop

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As the nights draw in and the decorations come out, why not spend an evening or two expanding your Photoshop skills? This issue we’ve got a host of festive projects for you to try out, fom our cover composite to Christmas card ideas. Elsewhere, learn

Woman's Day

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year... when celebrities dress up their adorable offspring – and pets! – in cute Christmas outfits and take a truckload of family portraits! We wonder who managed to stay on Santa’s nice list?! ■

Woman's Own

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Her time on Strictly may have come to an abrupt end (although she may be back at the end of the series, if the rumours are to be believed), but in this robin jumper 38-year-old Nicola is sparkly enough for the ballroom! ‘You can’t help but smile when

Your Home and Garden

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Glass artist Amanda’s painterly pieces are a hit – and her glass baubles are exactly what your Christmas tree is mising. @amanda_dziedzic Hat or lampshade? The latter, but we’re easily fooled, Lana brings a fashionable approach to her handmade lampsh

Pick Me Up Special

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Stay up to date with these fabulous festivities! Take your kids on a steam train ride on the East Lancashire Railway that they’ll remember forever this Christmas. The experience begins at the enchantingly lit Bury Bolton Street Station which will be

The Australian Women’s Weekly Food

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Get set for the party season and Christmas cheer with our fun-filled entertaining ideas the whole family will love! Served up specially for you! ON SALE NOVEMBER 9 ■

Your Horse

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On sale 11 Nov 2021 +Our epic Christmas giveaway is back! ❋ Tom McEwen shares the jumping skills that earned him team Olympic gold ❋ Jonty Evans’ exercises to help steady a horse who rushes at a fence ❋ Winter weight loss: how much is acceptable? ❋ H

Olive Magazine

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Tune into our special effortless! Christmas series where we’ll be joined by our Olive team experts to explore ways of making your holiday entertaining truly fuss-free. From big day cooking advice to easy edible (and sustainable) gifts, plus cool drin