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Santa’s Helper Tote Bag. Free Holiday Knit Gift Tags. So, what has everyone got planned for the holiday break?

Free Holiday Knit Gift Tags

On the very top of my list are activities that involve minimal thinking and couch appreciation. We're also looking forward to Sukie's very first trip to the beach and enjoying other dog-friendly excursions. I'm certain there will also be much merriment over various BBQs with friends, regular meltings in the summer heat and excessive chocolate consumption. (I've come to the conclusion that it is impossible to avoid sugar overload during the holidays so this year I'm not even going to try.) But before I get ahead of myself, there is still much to be done. Anyway, please enjoy these gift tags that I've designed for you- Hope they help you with your last minute gift projects. If you have any issues with downloading the PDF, try right-clicking ('Ctrl' and click for the mac) on the download button and saving directly to your computer. Super Free Printable Holiday Gift Tag Roundup. It’s almost time guys (not that you needed me to remind you or anything)!

Super Free Printable Holiday Gift Tag Roundup

And if you’re at all like me (and more than a wee bit behind on the whole gift wrapping front) then this post is for you. I’ve put together a list of some of my new and past favorite free printable holiday gift tags created by a whole bunch of merry elves around blogland. Click the links below each preview image, download the love, and get wrapping. Don’t forget to bookmark your favorites for next year as well (a little ‘thank you’ comment left on the blogs of the generous folks whose work you love always goes a long way too. Let’s all keep the merry going).

Free tags by Julia Rothman available on Design*Sponge.

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Decorations. Ornaments. Altoids Advent calendar. Beer Can Advent Calendar. $10 DIY Wooden Ornament Tree. Hey there!

$10 DIY Wooden Ornament Tree

We are so excited to be back for Day 5 of the 12 Days of Christmas! For Day 5, I chose to make a Wooden Ornament Tree and it is completely COLLAPSIBLE! It’s always hard to pack decorations away after Christmas and I thought that making this collapsible would be so helpful come January! Did I mention it only cost me $10 to build? Here’s how: This hand saw is the perfect tool for this project! Purchase 3 round dowels at Home Depot. Cut them down to the measurements above. Purchase a 2×2 at Home Depot and cut down to measurements above.

You will need a 1/2 drill bit for the next step. Drill holes at the marked measurements on one side of the 2×2. Flip board to the right once and drill holes at the measurements above. Cut a scrap 1×8 at 7.25”. Drill a hole into the center of the 1×8. Drill a hole in the center of the 2×2. Attach 1×8 and 2×2 with a wood screw through the bottom of the 1×8. Drill another hole at the top of the 2×2. Purchase a wood finial at Lowe’s. Tree Shaped Christmas Ornament Display. I am putting together one of my Christmas mantles and I was looking for a centerpiece for the mantle that would also showcase some of my favorite ornaments.

Tree Shaped Christmas Ornament Display

I was inspired by this one from BHG and so I decided to make my own version. I wanted to make mine a little more modern to go with the theme for my mantle. I purchased some 12 gauge wire and cut long pieces into two and twisted them. Then I made them into a shape of a tree. I based my size of the tree on the frame from Hobby Lobby that I used. Christmas Tree Wire Ornament Holder. Fabulous Christmas Craft Ideas. [This is very lengthy but it was loaded with such great info I just had to share it all!]

Fabulous Christmas Craft Ideas

Making Christmas Decorations Are you tired of the same old Christmas decorations you see in the same old stores year after year? Then it’s time to get creative and start making your own decorations for the holidays. From stockings to tree toppers and everything in between, the cool crafts you can make are endless, especially considering you can change up materials once you get the hang of each project. Lots Of Christmas Tutorials. If you're looking for more ways to craft it up before Christmas - either for handmade decorations or for gifts - Whip Up has got your back.

Lots Of Christmas Tutorials

Whip Up has posted a mammoth list of festive tutorials to keep you busy busy busy until the big day. A few projects that I particularly like are... Egg carton fairy lights by Esprit Cabane Paperclip skate ornaments by Not Quite Vintage Bird mobile by Spool (they'd also work well as tree ornaments) Owl pennant by Moonstitches Fabric chain garland by The Small Object Modern paper ornaments by Design*Sponge. Christmas Crafts Projects - AllCrafts.net. Sewing: Christmas Crafts. Eight Holiday Tutorials & DIY Projects. I can’t believe its finally here!

Eight Holiday Tutorials & DIY Projects

The eBook I’ve been talking about for the last few days, and secretly working on for the last few weeks, is now available for download absolutely free! Its my gift to you to say thanks for being so awesome this year, and helping papernstitch get where it is today! It is called the The Happy Holidays Guide to DIY: 8 Easy Holiday Tutorials. And as the name suggests, it is packed with eight festive, step-by-step holiday projects – including many brand new, never before seen diys (gift ideas, packaging and wrapping ideas, and holiday decor), plus two bonus gift ideas for a total of ten tutorials in all! Here’s a few examples of the projects shared in the book… Free Holiday Kits Download Center. 25 Days Of Christmas Series.