Month In Pictures

Remember, remember, what happened in November? What a busy month it was! Here are the highlights from Highland Angel HQ...

Creating gorgeous custom products for creative customers

Wrap Star

Here at Highland Angel HQ, we gift wrap hundreds of orders every week, sending them all over the world to be given as special presents to family and friends. It's lovely seeing your orders all wrapped up ready to go and with Christmas just around the corner, we decided to share a bit of wrapping wisdom to help pimp your presents too...

Wax Lyrical

It's almost time to begin the official Christmas countdown but forget advent candles - it's all about vintage lace candles! Here's a project to light up the cold, dark winter nights and if you're in the mood for a fun weekend craft project, also makes a fantastic Christmas present. If you have any old scraps of lace fabric they will work well - we used paper doilies as an inexpensive alternative.

Happy Thanksgiving

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Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

(today's usual post will appear tomorrow)

Beans Means Business

Beany Cheese Crunch is a wintry one pot wonder. It's quick and easy to make, tastes great and is fabulous for lunchtime leftovers. The recipe can be easily altered to use whatever meat or tins you have in the kitchen but here's my favourite recipe:

What comes before Part B?

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Part A! Tis the season to be jolly - office parties, family get-togethers and most importantly Hogmanay! If like us you love putting on a spectacular shindig, feast your eyes on In The Clear (http://www.etsy.com/shop/InTheClear). From straws and cups to boxes and bags, it's stylish, quirky and affordable!

"Cookies Are Made Of Butter And Love"

As a self-confessed cookie monster, I knew I had to give this concept a go the very first time I stumbled upon it. It's a popular gift idea in America and can be themed for any occasion with different recipes or ribbons. When filling the jar, it's a good idea to include the ingredients and directions - simply handwrite the recipe on a little card and fold it under the ribbon. Here's how to make your own...

Printables 101

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There are thousands of beautiful blogs on the internet with tips on hosting, designing and crafting - if you have the time, they're great fun to explore. Many offer inspiration for decorating your home, tried and tested recipes for your next dinner party or quirky ideas for birthday presents. Creative (and generous) bloggers also often offer free downloads and printables to help you re-create their projects.

If you can't stand the heat...

Green Thai Curry is one of my favourite dinner party dishes - it's spicy, colourful and tastes even better if prepared the night before, which is a bonus! A well cooked curry is sure to make your friends green with envy - here's my favourite recipe...

Golden Bowls

For as long as I can remember, I've had a white shell bowl sitting on my jewellery table filled with bracelets, bangles and earrings. Last week, I decided to give it a little makeover and it looks great! I'm now feeling inspired to stock up on china from charity shops and transform them into quirky Christmas presents. Here's how in our latest Make, Do and Mend post...