Tag, You're It!

Chances are that if you get a gift from me this holiday season it will come adorned with one of these adorable gift tags designed by the talented folk(s) over at Paper Crave. The tags are available in three color combos - including red and teal, my favorite combo! Download your tags here.

Skirting the Issue :: DIY Tree Skirt

I went shopping with a couple friends the other day and one mentioned that there was a tree skirt at Anthropologie that she was lusting after. She tried to rationalize spending the $178 on it by saying it would be an investment - that she would use it every year until the end of time. Sounds good, but may I suggest making your own tree skirt and passing it down to your kids so it gets used (and cherished) by generations to come? Designer Amy Butler has a free downloadable pattern for making your own tree skirt - now all you have to do is find some fabric (Amy Butler has some wonderful fabrics) and get to work!

Free Finds :: Advent Calendar

The fine folks over at Mibo are offering a free, downloadable advent calendar and while I had every intention of making these for my friends, I'm running out of time and my X-Acto knife is duller than dull. That said, if you want one you can download the PDFs here.

There's also a free 2010 planner available for your downloading pleasure. Enjoy!

D.I.Y. Wreath, Part II

Ok, so here's the wreath I made. I ended up using 72 ornaments, spending $15 and it took me about 30 minutes from start to finish. 

D.I.Y. Wreath

If you're anything like me, when a CB2 catalog finds its way to your mailbox you pour over each page coveting all the lovely modern designs while simultaneously searching for inspiration. With this most recent edition, I found myself (along with some motivation provided by my equally crafty friend, neighbor and fellow blogger RainyDayRose) getting inspired to make a holiday wreath fashioned from ball ornaments (see above image, and back cover of recent CB2 catalog). 

Instead of spending the $3 to $5 per ornament for those available at CB2, we headed to Target and purchased boxes of 24 plastic ball ornaments for $5 each. We figured the plastic balls looked just as nice and would be far less prone to breaking. At any rate, the wreaths turned out wonderfully and were super easy to make. For instructions, visit the CB2 blog. Happy crafting!

Making a List...Checking it Twice.

This year, why not help Santa and all his little helpers out by filling out a Christmas wish list? Designed by Delphine, these wish lists feature check boxes so you can let Santa know if you've been nice, very nice, naughty or very naughty. There's also ample room to list all your holiday desires...in addition, of course, to world peace, health, wealth, happiness and a ban on frivolous lawsuits. The cards are printed on recycled cover stock with soy-based cranberry red ink and come in a pack of six (with envelopes) for $12. Don't forget to sign your name!