Made with love

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Christmas is often referred to as the time for giving, but it doesn’t have to be about expensive gifts.

STORY: KELLY CARMODY

Sometimes, the smallest gestures can warm someone’s heart, knowing the gift was made with love and care.

There are countless affordable and heartfelt gifts that you can create for your friends and family this holiday season.

Consider the joy of giving a jar filled with home-made Christmas cookies, each bite filled with the warmth of your kitchen and the love you put into baking them.

Or, craft a unique ornament that can hang on the tree for years to come, a reminder of the special bond you share with the recipient.

A child’s hand-drawn picture, framed and wrapped, can become a cherished gift for grandparents, capturing a moment in time that will forever bring smiles.

And why not go all out and create a photo book filled with treasured memories for all the family to enjoy together?

Select your favourite snapshots from the year, add heartfelt captions, and watch as your loved ones relive those precious moments with every turn of the page.

This year, consider being creative with your gift-giving.

Whether through baked goods, handcrafted ornaments, personalised artwork, or a photo book, you can ignite deep emotions and create lasting memories.

After all, the true spirit of Christmas lies in the love and thoughtfulness behind each gift, not its price tag.

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