BOOKS
D o i t yo u r s e l f
christmas
T
he festive season has begun
and unless you enjoy spending
lots of hours at stores, trying to
figure out what gifts to buy, I
suggest you don’t overlook this
book. Take some time to yourself, sit down
and go through Mabel van Niekerk‘s
Homemade Gifts – you’d be surprised
at how it helps spark other DIY ideas
hovering in your genius brain.
The refreshing thing about this book is the
variety. It covers everything from making
bracelets, fantasy boxes for kids, promise
cards, blankets, confectionery, wall
hangings, cushion covers and Christmas
baubles. Personally, I enjoy the fact that
the instructions are easy to follow and
almost just as easy to implement – plus it
includes reference pictures to guide you
with your projects.
If you’re anything l