Category: Christmas

  • How to make an origami star for Christmas

    How to make an origami star for Christmas

    A modular 5 point origami star tutorial Yesterday I was at the Ideal Home Show Christmas show at Olympia, running workshops and giving origami demos. It was great fun and SO Christmassy! If you couldn’t be there (or you want a reminder of how to make these pretty paper stars), I’ve made a video tutorial…

  • How to write a thank you note like a boss

    How to write a thank you note like a boss

    I was brought up to always send thanks for gifts and kindnesses.  I know it makes my day when I receive a proper thank you note through my letter box.  Of course a text, or email of thanks is lovely to receive too, but nothing beats a handwritten note.  So how do you write a…

  • How to wrap an odd shaped gift: 4 easy solutions

    How to wrap an odd shaped gift: 4 easy solutions

    One thing we’re often asked (especially at this time of year) is how to wrap an odd shaped gift.  Well, the easy answer is to pop it in a gift bag with some tissue paper, but of course that’s not always the best solution… You may not have a gift bag to hand (and it’s…

  • 10 creative Christmas gift wrapping ideas to wow your friends!

    10 creative Christmas gift wrapping ideas to wow your friends!

    It’s easy to get stuck in a gift-wrap rut, using the same papers and technique every time, making the job monotonous and dreary. However, we have 10 fantastic creative Christmas gift wrapping ideas to share with you today which will keep the task fresh and exciting! 10 creative Christmas gift wrapping ideas to wow your…

  • Super simple washi tape DIY Christmas card

    Super simple washi tape DIY Christmas card

    Do your kids love to make a different kind of DIY Christmas card each year?  Do you struggle to come up with new ideas that will be simple enough for them to make without getting frustrated? Well, you needn’t worry, as this year we are joining lots of amazing bloggers in sharing their kid-made Christmas…

  • Mini DIY pick up sticks game

    Mini DIY pick up sticks game

    This mini DIY pick up sticks game is so easy and quick to make using just toothpicks and washi tape. It’s great to take on holiday because it’s travel sized and would make a cute handmade stocking filler. What you need to make a mini DIY pick up sticks game A box of toothpicks Some…

  • Ten tips for wrapping presents at Christmas

    Ten tips for wrapping presents at Christmas

    Do you enjoy wrapping presents at Christmas time?  Here at The Paperdashery, it’s one of our favourite things to do and gets us feeling all festive and sparkly!  BUT, we understand that not all of you feel the same way and we’re more than happy to do your gift wrapping for you. If you want…

  • Christmas gift ideas for a stationery addict

    Christmas gift ideas for a stationery addict

    Have you started your Christmas shopping yet?  It can seem a little overwhelming at times, can’t it..? That’s why we like to start early!