A Christmas Gift to Myself...

I couldn't resist... 

I mean glitter twine.. 

how freaking amazing!!!

So I bought both.. 

gold and silver...

and they came today... 

so exciting!

(and they are on sale!!)

If you want to wrap your presents in glitter.. 

knot and bow.

Warm and Cozy...

So basically it's not hard to find things I love.. 

I love a lot.. 

and recently I have been finding my self

in great desire of

cozy's for your cup of coffee.. 

because what in the world 

screams winter better than

a coffee cozy!

Here are a few fav's:

Grey cozy

from Natalya's Studio.. 

A silly mustache one from

Ruby Red Scissors.. 

A very Merry Christmas one

from Nimbu'Ru...

And a mustard one with sweet heart buttons

from The Sunshine Stitch... 

What's keeping your hands toasty this winter?

So my mind is officially

in Christmasland.. 

where time doesn't exist.. 

and I can't stop drinking coffee.. 

We are visiting Santa at the mall today.. 

I have always been slightly leery of 

people dressed up in costumes.. 

Don't even get me started on Halloween.. 

all I'm gonna say is that I 

accidently punched a clown

at Knot's Scary Farm.. 

and I am never going back!

But I think Santa will be much more.. 

inviting.. 

and slightly less punch worthy.. 

So here are my last set 

of free printable finds 

for your Xmas presents.. 

enjoy, print, and be merry!

The most cutest reindeer of all.. 

at Eat Drink Chic.. 

(image from Eat Drink Chic)

These cheerful tags 

from Blush Printables.. 

(image from Blush Printables)

These lovely tags from Whisker Graphics.. 

So many more free fun stuff.. 

Look here for vintage santas..

Here for Holly Jolly Tags.. 

And here for lovely tree tags... 

Have a blessed holiday!

Inspired Wrappings Part 3....

It's getting closer.. 

I can smell Christmas everywhere..

and somewhere the chipmunks are singing

I just know it!

So here are some more wrapping inspirations.. 

because I know.. 

there are still, somewhere
 gifts left to be wrapped.. 

especially in my house..

I love these pillow boxes from armelle..
they are classically festive..
and they would look great
with the jewelry she sells in it..
I definitely have a few of her necklaces
on my Christmas List..
like this one and this one.. 

(image from armelle)

I love this anthropologie wrapping.. 

Which I saw over on Oh Joy!

I did see it in the store too.

But I didn't even check the price.. 

 I will be looking for it after Christmas.. 

fingers crossed there will be some on sale. 

Happy Wrappings!

Free Christmas Printables...

So this season is about giving.. 

and I have found some amazing givings online

so I thought that I would share.. 

On Orange You Lucky!

There are the most adorable Christmas tags.. 

for freakin' free.. 

I love them.. 

and want to put them on everything.. 

so you are warned if you see my 

child out with Christmas tags all over!

(Picture and design from Helen Dardik)

Another set of free tags are on the 

lovely Eat Drink Chic

simply sweet Typographic Gift Tags.. 

(photo from Eat Drink Chic)

I just love these tags.. 

love!

And lastly.. 

generously pen n' paper flowers 

has put up some super festive

cards and envelopes.. 

I might have to print out a million!

(image from pen n' paper flowers)

Start your printing.. 

Happy Holidays!

Winter Treats...

A nice easy winter treat.. 

White Chocolate Dipped Pretzels.. 

Just three simple steps:

1.  Dip pretzels in melted chocolate

2.  Sprinkle the dipped pretzels

3.  Let Dry and then package

An under 30 minute treat..

perfect for neighbors and holiday visitors.

DIY Felt Christmas Trees...

Alright everyone, 

it's that time of year to pull out those shot glasses.. 

and 

trace some circles.. 

If you want you can fill them first

with a drink of your choice.. 

but seeing that I was crafting this in the 

morning.. 

I had to abstain!

So here is my drink-free

tutorial on fun little felt trees.

Supplies:

Shot glass (or other circle to trace)

marker

felt

syro-foam cone

scissors 

pins

sparklies (sequins)

Ta-da.

Here are some other fun tree tutorials and ideas:

Glitter Trees on Eighteen25

Festive Felt Trees on Jolly Allsorts

Felt Trees on Ribbon on Little Flamingo

Felt Christmas Tree Pins from The Purl Bee

DIY Desert Tray

I am all about the 60 mins or under crafts... 

And for this one 

all the time was in the wait time.. 

So thats good for me!

Seriously, 

I have been dying to do this forever..

I just hadn't found the right plate.. 

until this weekend at Z Gallery.. 

In total this craft was only $8.. 

and half of that was in the glue.. 

which is great cause it's reusable!

The plate was only 3 bucks

and I found the candlestick holder 

at the Dollar Tree.. 

So here is my new holiday dessert tray!

Ta-Da...

Happy Crafting!

Inspired Wrappings..

So Jealous Fridays.. 

have turned into Inspired Wrapping 

for the weeks of December.. 

because technically.. 

I'm still jealous of

these beautiful packages.. 

Here goes.. 

I am loving the felt accents right now

and they are turning up everywhere!

Design * Dump did a fabulous tutorial 

on felt gift adornments!

I am seriously buying felt this weekend!

(picture from Design*Dump)

Another tutorial was on Creature Comforts.. 

Gingerbread Cookie Ornaments.. 

what a genius idea!

(picture from Creature Comforts)

They look good enough to eat!

Happy weekend everyone.. 

If I know one thing about my weekend is

that I am going to Urth Cafe' 

to get me some freakin awesome coffee!

DIY Christmas Vases..

So.. 

I have completed one of the ideas

that I was inspired to do after 

reading BHG.. 

So exciting..

In the magazine..

they showed a frosted vase that was

made by spray painting the inside of the vase

I couldn't find the frost spray paint..

but I found this brushed metallic spray.. 

and I was quite pleased actually.. 

The spray was the most expensive part actually.. 

I think that it was eight bucks.. 

but I used a coupon.. 

so it was a bit less.. 

and the vases were from the Dollar Tree.. 

left over from our last party.. 

 Pretty nice I thought.. 

and it really only took about five minutes.. 

and then dry time.. 

So I did three more!

It took a while to figure it out just right.. 

so there were a few runny spots.. 

but you just turn those sides to the back!

And ta-da.. 

here's some of my DIY Christmas Decor..

I got carried away and spray painted some branches too!

Turned out to be a fun little Christmas Branch Tree.. 

Dangling with sparkly ornaments 

from the dollar section of Target.. 

not too shabby!

Happy Crafting!

Holiday Inspirations....

So lately I have been getting inspired by

Better Homes and Gardens Magazine..

I mean come on.. 

who wouldn't.. 

I have a few little DIY's 

on my to-do list 

after going through just half 

of the winter magazine.. 

I got some of the supplies today in fact!

Until those are ready to share, 

here are a few of my favorite things from

their website.. 

These few selections are great

because they would be easy for 

anyone to put together.. 

just my type of DIY.. 

Love it!

Starry Night Centerpiece.. 

A Beautiful Display of a Happy Bell Jar.. 

A Tiered Tray.. 

I have been dying to make my own 

little cake tray.. 

I only have bought half the supplies though.. 

I will get there soon.

Happy Holidays!

Christmas Gifts List....

So I have been kinda

busily, scatterly planning 

Christmas gifts

for friends and families.. 

I have notes on random papers

a bookmark folder 

filled with Christmas ideas, 

thoughts that float in and about my 

many others.. 

and I need to get this organized.. 

So today,

I stumbled across this great free printable 

to do just that.. 

and who doesn't like a little pretty

with their notes.. 

(picture from Atypical Type A)

I originally saw it on 

How about Orange..

but it was born at Atypical Type A.. 

Welcome Christmas!

Fall Issue of Sweet Paul...

Loose your mind goodness.. 

that's just what this is.. 

The new issue

of 

Sweet Paul.. 

will just take your breath away...

Let's just say 

baby's wearing mustaches.. 

and 

winter cocktails... 

umm.. 

life can't get any better.. 

Here are a few more 

of my favs.. 

Sangria

Sparkly cranberries

Beautiful packages

yummy truffles.. 

Enjoy!

Holiday Wrappings...

So this year.. I tried my best to do some fun wrapping

and I think that it turned out rather nice..

I found postal wrap at the dollar store.. amazing.. should've bought a million rolls..

I will be back for more.. it's the perfect foundation for anything you want to do...

ribbons, stamps..

To make the stars.. i die cut some tissue paper I got from

anthropologie...

All together to make a cute basket..

Luckily.. I have the hook up at Trader Joe's ;)

and I got all these empty coffee cans..

I just tore off the label.. and another fresh start..

and an interesting way to package gift cards,

so that they don't look like gift cards..

At the top.. I used a hole punch to tie either ribbon

or baker's twine through to attach the tag.

I love baker's twine..

I used a die cut to make the trees

and then sprinkled some of Ms. Martha's

Snow Glitter on them..

so fun!

Hope everyone enjoys their gift as much as I enjoyed wrapping them!