Extend the Holidays!

Did you all have a good Christmas? I had a great time opening presents with my siblings and stuffing my face with a delicious Christmas dinner prepared by my mom! As we were chit chatting, my mom mentioned that she always receives beautiful Christmas cards each year and she would love to display them around the house in some way. That conversation gave me the idea behind this post- what better way to keep up the holiday cheer than to display your cards around the house? Here are a few options that I discovered on pinterest!

Tell me: Do you display your holiday cards at home?

By Nnenna of star-crossed smile

Handmade Holiday Cards

It's the most wonderful time of the year! I love the holidays so very much and this year I decided to get a little creative and make my own Christmas cards. Even if you've already bought your cards, it may be fun to make a few of them for some extra-special people :) Here are a few ideas that I drew inspiration from!

Love the 3-D effect of the accordion Christmas trees.

Simple and sweet.

Revisit your childhood and have fun with finger paints!

Play with products you may already have around the house.

Buy a couple holiday stamps and get creative.

Tell me: Are you sending holiday cards this year?

By Nnenna of star-crossed smile

Giving Your Holiday Cards A New Life

Happy New Year, Readers! I hope your Holidays were spectacular and that you've entered 2012 with feelings of excitement, determination, and peace.

The first week of January, I attempt to do some spring cleaning. I clean out my closets, shred old papers I no longer need, go through old magazines from 2011, and do an inventory of my business stock. I also file all of my receipts and get my books in order as I prepare for orders in the new year and tax season. In other words, I purge, breathe, and usher in something like order before the chaos begins.

Sending Out Christmas Cards

This time of the year I get that spoof Christmas song in my head based on the 12 Days of Christmas. You know it...the 12 Pains of Christmas. The Fourth thing at Christmas that's such a pain to most people is sending Christmas cards.

What? Why?! Obviously as a stationery maker, I look forward to sending AND receiving holiday cards, but I can understand...it's one more thing to do & an easy one to leave to the last minute. So! Here are some quick ways to get them done - all great cards that you can print at home!

Printable Christmas Card - Bird Wreath Greeting with Personalization Option