For those of you whose birthday is in January, it can either be a positive or a negative.

On one hand, as everyone else is over the Christmas period and its celebrations; you still have a reason to party.

On the other hand though, you get all your presents around the same time of the year and therefore have to go pretty much a full 12 months before you get any more gifts.

Whoever’s birthday you are buying for, it can be tough with post-Christmas spending leaving little cash in your pockets.

But this doesn’t mean you can’t give a really nice gift for your friend or family loved-one. Making home-made arts and crafts is a fantastic way to get the whole family together, to have fun and enjoy each other’s company; as well as create that perfect present.

Sometimes receiving a home-produced offering can really brighten up someone’s day, as that extra effort has been put in. And for those family members that you never know what to get, here are some great ideas.

So grab on your PVC Aprons and read some of Ulster Weavers top birthday arts and crafts!

Stone Paperweight

This is a brilliant gift idea for your dad, who let’s face it is the most difficult person to buy a birthday present for!

It is really easy to do, as you only need to be a beginner and you can decorate it however you want, with whatever colours you want. Just nip down to the bottom of the garden and find a large flat stone to use.

Why not personalise it with the person’s name or a little message from you?

Square Cake Frame

Want a perfect birthday gift that also captures your memories?

This frame is super cute and you can fill it with a picture from the birthday party celebrations or past events from the year.

Really get imaginative and use colours, glitter and bits and bobs to decorate it; or stickers, ribbons and sequins.

Just be careful the frame is definitely dry before trying to wrap it!

Pot Pourri Set

A special gift idea for your special mum!

All mums love nice, smelly presents and what is better than a gorgeous pourri set.

Why not try using lavender for its soothing fragrance?

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