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Christine Carrigan

Kirstie Allsopp's Handmade Christmas show in search of NI crafters

Got a knack for all things crafty? Then Channel 4's Kirstie Allsopp wants you!

The home guru will be back on our screens for the seventh season of Kirstie's Handmade Christmas, and she is on the hunt for NI crafters to join her in making festive goodies to feature on the show. 

Each episode has a competition segment dedicated to a particular craft and successful applicants will be needed for filming between August and October.

This year’s craft competitions are:

1. Gingerbread House building

2. Tree decorating

3. Cake decorating

4. Stocking making

5. Best Christmas Hamper

6. Best handmade toy

7. Best hand knitted Christmas Jumper

8. Best Christmas paper craft

9. Best handmade wreath

10. Best handmade gift

11. Best handmade Decorations

12. Best handmade advent calendar

13. Best handmade table dressing

14. Best Christmas needlecraft (to include all sewing crafts)

15. Best Handmade Pet Gift

In addition to the 15 festive themed categories, Channel 4 is also looking to feature a wide range of other crafts from passionate makers, and are encouraging anyone interested to also get in touch.

Applications close Friday August 16 and applicants must be 16+ to enter. Applicants aged 16 or 17 will require consent from a parent or legal guardian.

For an application form or for details on how to apply, contact christmas2019@raisetheroofproductions.com or call 0141 427 5880.

The programme will broadcast in December 2019.

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