Christmas is a time to come together and spread love and good cheer. And what better way to do that than with freshly baked gingerbread and some handmade presents? This is a helpful guide of books to keep your Christmas homemade this year, from petite paper decorations to hand-poured candles.

Advent by Anja Dunk

If you're like me and love to show off your baking skills, then Advent is the cookbook you need this Christmas. It's filled to the brim with traditional German recipes, such as lightly spiced Lebkuchen, edible tree decorations, lucky meringue mushrooms and a gingerbread house dripping with candies and sugar icicles. Whether you're baking for Christmas at yours or gifting your creations, you'll be hearing all the oohs and ahhhs this festive season!

Stars & Slowflakes by Jennie Lantz & Cecilia Moeller Kirchsteiger

Have you been dreaming of a white Christmas? Well this book will help you turn your home into a Scandinavian winter wonderland. The best part? It's budget-friendly and filled with activities for all levels of crafters with templates and step-by-step instructions. All sorts of paper can be used – from leftover wrapping paper, to baking paper and coffee filter paper. So grab your trusty scissors and glue and get crafting!

Organic Beauty by Maru Godas

Does your mother say 'just get me some hand cream' every year? And you find yourself buying the same 3 pack from 'insert your chosen retailer here'? Well not this year! With the help of Organic Beauty, you'll be able to make everyone in your life some gorgeous, organic beauty products that will wow this Christmas. Make masks, scrubs, balms, butters, hair lotions and all kinds of natural skincare by following beautiful and detailed step-by-step instructions.

Candles by Ebi Sinteh & Emmanuel Sinteh

Put a homemade spin on everyone's go to gift this year! Everyone loves a candle, they help create calm in your home which everyone needs during the holiday season. In Candles, you'll learn how to create a collection of 18 sustainable, seasonal candles to be enjoyed all year-round. Discover how to blend scents to suit your mood and fill the house with the beautiful glow of a homemade candle.

Collage Kit by Minna Gilligan

Why not try your hand at some festive collage cards this Christmas? Discover some extra inspiration using the Collage Kit or perhaps recycle last year's stash into new creations!

Minna Gilligan's Collage Kit provides the most extensive collection of creative materials to help you discover the art of collage. For beginners and artists alike, all you need is a pair of scissors and a glue stick to bring to life the perfect card for a friend, a vision board for your next trip or simply a remarkable collage creation to get lost in. There's no right or wrong, just the absolute chaos of creativity; the possibilities are endless.

Bluey: Christmas Craft by Bluey

Need to keep the kids quiet and entertained while you get everything organised this Christmas? You really can't go past the Bluey Christmas craft book! Children will be kept entertained for hours by the activities within. Count down the days with your very own advent calendar, create a Christmas gnome village, make festive decorations and more. A gorgeous craft book for kids of all ages.