Calendars, Anyone?

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This would SO be the perfect gift for an owl-lover, or organized person, on your list. As I fall into both categories, I am going to download this after class today and hang it as soon as the calendar year changes. 

Happy gifting!

Christmas Presents: Packaging

How are you going to package all of your lovely Christmas presents? I love these ideas for making presents even more special!

Something Special Card + Envelope from Sew, Mama, Sew!

Newspaper Gift Bag from Jessica at How About Orange

Felt Bow at Twig and Thistle

Mini Take Out Boxes at Mirkwood Designs





Transformer-Envelope-Tote Tutorial from Etsy's Blog




Covered Paint Can from Design*Sponge



And of course Martha has a slideshow of her favorite packaging ideas. More inspiration!

Christmas Ornaments

So how are you decorating your Christmas tree? You should whip up a few of these wonderful ornaments to hang on your crafty tree!

Accordion Fold Book Ornament from Stephanie at By Stephanie Lynn

Cupcake Ornament at Craft Bits (a little bit of low calorie goodness!)

Edible Cupcake Ornament (not low calorie, but still goodness) from Family Fun

Mini Mittens at Pink Argyle

Felt Pomander at Betz White's blog

I hope you enjoy these ornaments- I can't wait to start my crafting!

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Christmas Presents: Food Lovers

Its not really a secret that I love food and a lot of things revolve around food, so why can't some of my Christmas presents?  Some of the ideas that I'm thinking about are already in the Christmas Present Ideas: Large Batches, but here are some more ideas that I've bookmarked.

Tea Wreath from Kojo Designs

Oven Mitts from The Idea Room




Rubber Lace Coasters from Design*Sponge




Mailing Tube Wine Rack from Design*Sponge




Insulated Lunch Bag from Sew 4 Home




Insulated Shopping Tote from Sew 4 Home

Christmas Presents: Women

I just wanted to jump start your crafty drive because we are getting closer and closer to Christmas. I love these tutorials because they are on the simpler side and you don't have to prepare to make them months, or weeks even, in advance. 

Owl Sleep Mask from Kirsty @ Ginger & George

The "Lauren" Headband from Disney @ Ruffles and Stuff

Hand Towel Apron from A Little of This, A Little of That




Reusable Coffee Sleeve from Erin @ House on Hill Road

Decorative Tile Coasters from Curbly

One Pretty Thing also has tons of links to awesome tutorials if you need more inspiration. Its my homepage because I love it so much! 

Christmas Present Ideas: Large Batches

I am so excited for Christmas and giving the people I love presents! I LOVE using this time of year to make cute things to make people smile.

Here are some of my favorite ideas this year for making in large batches to give to groups of people (like the neighbors) or just because your friends happen to like similar things.

Mulling Spices for Cider or Wine- go to your local Indian or Oriental store (or Sam's Club) to get large quantities of the spices to make a lot of gifts on the cheap!

Hot Chocolate and Marshmallows

• Basic Hot Chocolate
• Mexican Hot Chocolate
• Peppermint Hot Chocolate
• Homemade Peppermint Marshmallows
• Homemade Cinnamon Marshmallows
• Lavender and Vanilla Marshmallows

Spice Mixes:

• All Purpose Rub
• Poultry Seasoning
• BBQ Rub
• Sugar and Spice Blend

What do you like to give out as group presents? And how do you package them?