We probably say it every year, but this year really feels like the holidays really snuck up on us! I'm trying my darndest to get the decorations up with work, kids and baking I just can't finish. Really, just my idea of finished. I did managed to knock out a super awesome pinterest craft idea! I'm so excited I pulled it off! I might even make more. Maybe. I have a ridiculous amount of branches in my backyard from trimming our trees outside and we don't know what to do with them. They're slowing going out with the green trash each week but I think that might take years. So why not make use of these beautiful branches!
Don't mind the Thanksgiving-esque flowers below, they haven't made their way out yet.
Thanksgiving coffee cup. I love gold this year. That is all.
These tags are a kit! A kit! Oh so pretty and easy. love.
Anyone else make it out to an Stampin Up Onstage event?!?! I love Stampin Up events! Make n Takes, grub and free gear! Being a demo with Stampin Up has fab perks people.
We took a trip down to San Diego and made it an overnighter. This pic is from the rooftop Sky Lounge atop the Marriott. It was amazing. Beautiful lounge too.
And our awesome group at Onstage the next day! These chicks are the best! Can't wait for the next one!
Thinking about becoming a demo? Take a gander. No pressure. :-)
Onward.....
I know what you're thinking, advent calendars! I made one this year. The boys get to share. 24 individual packages 3x! Not this year. So here's my solution and they're happy with it. The problem I encountered was the weight of it. I'm still looking for a place to hang it without bringing down a wall. It's not that heavy, but I'm still deciding on a spot. In the meantime, the boys love tearing each roll off the ribbon to open it and each one that opens one makes sure they each get one. So stinkin sweet! I love those guys!
I was stashing empty TP rolls for awhile. With 5 people in the house, it didn't take too long. Ha!
The paper I used it from the Merry Moments Designer Series Paper Stack. They are 6x6 sheets double sided super cute Christmas paper. I trimmed them to be 4x6 and they fit perfectly. I lined each short edge with Sticky Tape (my absolute fave adhesive). Wrap the roll in tissue paper, fill with candy or advent prize of choice (I'm open to ideas without candy!), twist the ends and roll up with the DSP! I tied the ends with Whisper White Baker's Twine just to be sure candy doesn't fall out. Last place I want to be is at the vet because my dogs at all the chocolate.
Just an FYI, there's still time to order your Christamas goodies but do it now! No one likes the cool stuff delivered after Christmas! :-)
Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah! Happy New Years! Happy Holiday Season!
With Love,
Sabrina
