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Gift wrapping is probably my favorite way to channel my creative energy. I started thinking about fall projects over the weekend. While the main gift giving event is in December, you might have occasions to wrap a present this autumn as well. This idea can be used for fall birthdays or weddings, Thanksgiving host gifts, [...]
I am stepping away from my usual tags today, to do a sticker template you can print on precut Avery labels. These "Thankful for Sweet Friends Like You" tags are great for the holidays or year-round use. You can either print on 2.5 inch round labels to make stickers, or just do cardstock and cut [...]
While people often spend December crafting gifts for the people in their lives, there is something to be said for pushing it up a month. We all tend to get overrun with treats around the end of the year, and it is hard to keep track of everything. So how about saying thank you to [...]
The Thanksgiving table is one of the most fun to decorate. There are so many options, like recently fallen gold and red leaves, gourds, cornucopias, and, of course, pumpkins. This year, I thought that small white pumpkins would be the perfect place card holders. All you have to do is cut the stems slightly, then [...]
Thanksgiving is a holiday when I really like to add extra touches to my decorations. Since one of the day's highlights is, of course, the buffet table, that is a perfect place to start. Signage to let your guests know the contents of each dish is very helpful, especially for large gatherings. As a vegetarian, [...]
The evenings are getting cooler here in Virginia. While it would be premature to say that the weather has turned, it is already becoming apparent that fall is on the way. I have started designing fall printables, and will begin rolling them out over the next few weeks starting with these An Autumn Treat for [...]
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and if you are like me you are looking for ideas to make the holiday extra special. To help you create your tablescapes, I created these place cards using simple tags with a calligraphy font. I tied mine to delicata squash. You can also use any kind of gourds, [...]
For the second part in my "So Many Reeses to Be Thankful" series, I used the tags I posted on Sunday to create unique (and delicious) place cards. Your guests will love being able to take these party favors home with them. The free printable tags may be downloaded at the bottom of this page. [...]