Materials

• Packaging boxes• Offcuts of fabric• Scissors• Glue stick• Hemming tape, ribbons, trims

Open up each box and flatten it back to the original shape. Use a knife if needed to separate adhered sections. Cover the printed side (outside) with glue. Place face down on the underside of the fabric.

When dry, cut around the outside perimeter of the box.

Fold the box back together, gluing the original seams back in place.

Make lots! Assemble a combination of patterns, colours and shapes. A washed blue Christmas theme works well with calico, wood and linen.

Traditional bright red and green is always festive.

Make a centrepiece using small votive candles in vases. Try earthy, rust colours and dark green for a vintage look.