Craftseller Magazine December 2013 Edizione posteriore

Last-minute Christmas shoppers are out in full harried force right now, but long gone are the days of hastily bought misjudged sweaters and talcum powder. These days shoppers want handmade, personalised makes as opposed to the homogenised high street stuff – and that’s where you come in!
This issue, we have gorgeous gift and decoration ideas that can be made and sold ahead of Christmas in next to no time. We have a beautiful birthstone pendant over on page 34, the perfect present for someone special. We have pretty felt bird gift tags over on page 74, great for making presents feel extra thoughtful. And of course, we have our sweet cover stars – the knitted nativity scene – over on page 16! A mantelpiece favourite, nativity scenes are big sellers this time of year, so keep plenty of stash at the ready.
Feature-wise, check out our guide to gift-wrapping your makes – a great service to offer last-minute shoppers (p79)– and over on page 38 we take you through how to set up your online shop in seven very easy steps.
And finally, we’re giving you this month a fabulous, FREE project book packed with 14 quick gift ideas you can make and sell today!
Happy crafting! And merry Christmas, everyone!