Eat, Drink and Be Merry Gift Bag

It’s the holiday season and that means gift giving time.  One of my go-to gift wrapping supplies during the busy holiday season is gift bags.  I usually don’t but the pre-decorated bags but instead opt to decorate my own to create something unique and special for my family or friends.

 Gift bags + Craffiti Direct Stamps = Stylish Holiday Gift Packaging

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To create this gift bag I started with a simply brown Kraft bag.  I love the look of Kraft paper with traditional Christmas colors.

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I then used my circle cutter to cut 4″ dia circles from red tartan plaid paper and white card stock.

Next I used one of the Yes Chef stamps designed by Jennifer Garant and stamped the chef on wheels in the center of my white cardstock circle. I then added some color to the design using Prima Markers and hand scripted the Eat, Drink and Be Merry message along the bottom.  A classic red and white diamond print ribbon finishes off the circle.

The last step was layering the plaid and stamped circles onto the front of the gift bag and adding a red pom-pom as my bow.

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This fun gift bag is being filled with libations and treats and I know the person receiving this will definitely Eat, Drink & Be Merry!

If  you’re doing any holiday crafting this season, check of the full line of Craffiti Direct Stamps There are so many wonderful designs to choose from and right now they are running a 25% off sale on all stamps.

I’m using one of these stamps to make some of my holiday gift tags and this stamp to make some New Years party invites.  I’ll share those projects with you next week.

Happy Holiday Crafting!

Shelly

I was sent the stamps by Craffiti Direct for use in creating these projects.  All designs were by ConfettiStyle.

The Bells Will Be Ringing

     Christmas is here and the Bells Will Be Ringing at my house!

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One of my favorite signs of the holiday season is the sound of bells. There is just something about that little chime that makes the world seem more magical and the holiday season more endearing.

I often use jingle bells as part of my holiday décor must like I did in 2011 with the DIY ornaments I made.

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This year I decided to get crafty and create a Jingle Bell Holiday Door Hanger.  Every time the door opens I hear the bells ring and feel the spirit of the season come alive.

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To make my Jingle Bell Door Hanger I used the following supplies:

Jute Webbing (available at Hobby Lobby)
Small Embroidery Ring
Copper Jingle Bells
Holly and Berry Candle Rings (available at Hobby Lobby)
Ant. Bronze Brads (purchased at Michael’s)

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Paint your embroidery hoop red
Cut webbing to desired length
Loop top of webbing around the embroidery hoop and secure with brads
Cut candle rings so the ring can be opened wide
Glue candle ring to top of embroidery hoop
Hot glue bells down center of webbing

Hang your door hanger and listen for the magic of Christmas!

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Holiday Tip:  This jute webbing is also great to wrap around boxes for a simple holiday gift wrap.

Shelly

Welcome December!

The last month of the year!

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The time of year when abundant celebrations with family and friends is in order.

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The time of year with everything glistens and glows, sparkles and shines and when bells ring as a sign of festivity.

December is the time when we can all look back on the days passed and count our blessings for what was

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And the time of year when we can all look forward to the days ahead with renewed optimism and hope.

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December is the season of joy and time to remember the true meaning of Christmas.

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It’s the time of year when we give not because we receive, but because we love.

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December is the most magical time of the year!

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Shelly

images via pinterest

A Holiday Message (in the making)

Happy Monday!
Thanksgiving is just a few days away and I don’t know about you but I’m looking forward to a day to just relax and kick back. I’m working hard to get a few projects complete by Wednesday so I can spend Thursday feasting, watching movies and catching up on some magazine reading.
One of  the holiday projects I’m working on involves a chalkboard. I want to write a holiday quote the large chalkboard I have but I can’t decide what to write.  I’d love to have you help me decide so take a look at some of the designs I’m considering and leave a quick comment letting me know what you favorite image is.
MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS
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MERRY & BRIGHT
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS
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HOLLY JOLLY
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‘TIS THE SEASON
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WE WISH YOU
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I’ll see you back here tomorrow for more holiday fun.  For now, I’ve gotta go and practice my penmanship.

Shelly

all chalkboard images via pinterest

Best of Etsy: FOXY Gift Guide

Last year it was the Owl. This year the icon of the fall and holiday season is the FOX!  Target made a big statement with fox merchandise for the holiday season and it seems to be selling quickly.  Hum, wonder if it has anything to do what that song that is topping the music charts?

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t-shirt available at Target (men’s dept)
I happen to love all the fox products the stores are selling but wondered what great hand-made or vintage fox items we available on Etsy.  So, I do what I do best and went shopping for you.  I rounded up my favorite fox themed items and are bringing them to you in the first of my Holiday Gift Guides!
Enjoy and stay foxy!

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Fox Ring / Fox Bookends / Fox Journal
Fox Gift Tags / Fox T-shirt
Fox Pillow / Fox Gift Wrap / Fox Glasses

Shelly

My Favorite Thanksgiving Decorating Ideas

Happy Monday!  Sorry I’ve been MIA the last few days but my schedule kept me away from my desk which meant little time to sit down and write blog post.  I’ve got a couple of super busy weeks ahead with lots of client Christmas decorating projects on the books, so before the Christmas madness takes over, I thought I bring you a round-up of my Favorite Thanksgiving Decorating Ideas. 

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Mini pumpkins and gourds used as candleholders.

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A fall themed bar cart is a fabulous idea in my book (and so is a hot chocolate bar)!

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A Thankful Tree is a great way to remember and recognize all that you have to be thankful for.

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A pumpkin vase beats a glass vase anytime for a Thanksgiving tablescape.

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Mother nature has given us so many wonderful things to decorate with for Thanksgiving.  Evergreens, pinecones and oranges = simple sophistication.

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The perfect way to personalized your table for fall is with real leaf name cards.

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Before you indulge take a moment to give thanks.  This is a great way for the family to connect and creative way to decorate the table.

There are so many creative ways to decorate for Thanksgiving so this year have fun with your décor and….

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Shelly

I’ve got lots of holiday inspiration coming this week so stay tuned.

My Love for Ribbon Continues….

Yes, I love ribbon.  I’ve proclaimed it here on the blog on many occasion and I’ve really tried to put a halt on my ribbon purchases but then I come across images like these the just fuel the fire.

So many amazing ways to decorate with ribbon and so little time….

Ribbon cake topper

This ribbon cake topper makes me want to get married all over again just so I could have this gorgeous cake!

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Inspiration Comes in Many Forms–A look at an Atlanta Artist

I am constantly amazed at the talent that some people posses.  Those people who the can find creativity in the most unusual places and turn totally functional and mundane items into amazing works of art. Have you ever looked at a dryer duct in the hardware store and thought to yourself, I can turn that into something magnificent?  What about gutter guards?  Have those ever been on your DIY project supply list?

Recently I had the pleasure of meeting Jessica, one of my blog readers and fellow Atlantan who just so happens to have the ability to look at dryer ducts and gutter guards and envision beautiful wall art and light fixtures.  From her creative vision comes amazing hand-crafted Signature Piecez.

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These beautiful wall décor piece are crafted from dryer vent and are really dynamic on a wall.  I think the red or silver version would be a fun twist on a traditional Christmas wreath look.

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Jessica makes a lot of commissioned pieces like this large art canvas which again is crafted from dryer vent.

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Who knew gutter guards could be so chic?!

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This table setting and chair décor was created for a local event, To Live and Dine.

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One of my favorite pieces…tissue paper chandelier.

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By day Jessica is an accountant but after hours she can be found walking the aisles of the hardware store looking for her next source of inspiration.

To learn more about Jessica, see more of her amazing work and learn more about Signature Piecez head here!

Shelly

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