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Hand Painted Baubles: How to Paint Your Own Christmas Decorations

Painting your own baubles is one of those quiet, comforting crafts that brings a gentle pause to the busy days of December. There is a simple pleasure in turning a plain, glossy surface into something personal, with soft colours, tiny details and brushstrokes that feel entirely your own. Whether you are sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of tea, or gathered with family for an evening of gentle creativity, hand painted baubles offer a lovely way to slow the pace and enjoy a moment of calm. Each decoration becomes a small keepsake of the season, something you can bring out year after year, carrying memories as well as colour. This step by step guide will help you prepare, paint and finish your baubles with ease, creating handmade decorations that feel thoughtful, peaceful and full of charm.

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Christmas Bucket List: little moments to make the season feel magical - Whistlefish

Christmas Bucket List: little moments to make the season feel magical

This time of year is filled with small rituals that bring comfort and joy. From writing your Christmas cards to...
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How to Make Beautiful Wrapping Paper Stars for Christmas - Whistlefish

How to Make Beautiful Wrapping Paper Stars for Christmas

Add a personal touch to your Christmas gifts with handmade wrapping paper stars. This simple, step-by-step guide shows you how...
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How to Stamp Your Christmas Cards with Wax - Whistlefish

How to Stamp Your Christmas Cards with Wax

Wax sealing adds a nostalgic, heartfelt touch to Christmas cards, turning a simple envelope into something special. With just a...
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Why Real Christmas Trees Are Good For The Planet - Whistlefish

Why Real Christmas Trees Are Good For The Planet

Bringing a real Christmas tree into your home feels wonderfully special, and choosing a natural tree is far kinder to...
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How to Make Your Own Brass Mistletoe for Christmas - Whistlefish

How to Make Your Own Brass Mistletoe for Christmas

Craft your own brass mistletoe with our calm and elegant step-by-step guide, perfect for adding a handmade touch to your...
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From Sea to Salt: Our Visit to Cornish Sea Salt - Whistlefish

From Sea to Salt: Our Visit to Cornish Sea Salt

Explore the story behind Cornish Sea Salt and the quiet coastal discovery that reshaped a cherished Cornish craft. This piece...
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Set the Scene for a Perfect Christmas Table - Whistlefish

Set the Scene for a Perfect Christmas Table

Create a warm and welcoming Christmas table with the Berry and Rose Table Runner at the heart of your festive...
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25 Beautiful Birthday Cards with 25 Messages to Make Their Day Special - Whistlefish

25 Beautiful Birthday Cards with 25 Messages to Make Their Day Special

Explore a collection of 25 beautiful birthday cards, each paired with a heartfelt message to help you find just the...
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What Makes the Beneath the Waves Collection the Perfect Coastal Home Refresh? - Whistlefish

What Makes the Beneath the Waves Collection the Perfect Coastal Home Refresh?

The Beneath the Waves collection captures the calm and beauty of the Cornish coast, bringing soft sea blues, blush pink...
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Whistlefish Soap Featured in My Weekly’s Gifts for Under £10 - Whistlefish

Whistlefish Soap Featured in My Weekly’s Gifts for Under £10

Whistlefish has been featured in My Weekly’s “Gifts for Under £10” guide, highlighting our affordable and beautifully designed small gifts....
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A Cornish Christmas at Cambrose Christmas Tree Farm - Whistlefish

A Cornish Christmas at Cambrose Christmas Tree Farm

There’s nothing quite like the scent of pine and the crisp air of a Cornish winter to bring out the...
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A Whistlefish Escape to Cottage Orné - Whistlefish

A Whistlefish Escape to Cottage Orné

The Whistlefish team recently visited Cottage Orné, a peaceful countryside retreat near Looe, Cornwall, to enjoy a day of creativity,...
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