DIY Holiday Cards

Now that my cards have been sent, I can share with you all my cards!

Inspired by this find on Pinterest I decided to make my own cards. Easier said than done, but I'm pleased with the results none-the-less.

The Original

What you need:

A Cup

A paint plate

Paint- greens or blue/yellow to mix

Something for the ribbon (I used sparkly paint)

Cards/cardstock

It took me forever in Michael's to find cardstock that I liked. I went in hoping to just get 5x7 cards- apparently those are hard to come by without envelopes. So in the end I decided on round cardstock- which I thought would be cute with round wreaths.

I opted for a simple hand written message on the back- I'll sign them all later....

I leave you with this message:

Soooo fellow crafters- whats on your holiday craft list?!



Kidnap the Sandy Claws- Er, Holiday Shopping

Its never too early to start holiday shopping! Especially when there are other holidays in-between and stores are offering coupon codes.

So, here are my Go To Etsy shops for presents (because shopping handmade is just more fun and special!):

My dear friend Unique Nique has a shop on Etsy. It is glass jewelry, sun-catchers, spoon rests, candy dishes... One of her drool worthy items include this to-die-for Swarovski Green Pearl ring:



So vibrant in person too

 

 

 

Lets change gears and have some good clean fun! Sunbasil Garden Soaps- I literally shop here every year, sometimes for often when I need a fix. Her soaps range from traditional to very fun shapes, and ever recently soy wax tarts for your warmers! All her scents are divine- I wish computers had a sell feature! (PS Free shipping in the US today! $6 off international orders)

I haven't tried Frankincense, but isn't it pretty?!

 

 

Need something soft and plush? Check out Felt Me Up Designs. Her tweets are adorbs! I admired her work from afar and finally purchased earlier this year. I'm glad I did. SO cute!

 

Look at him!! His eyes say- Take Me Home!

 

I told myself I would try to do all different items, but this lady also has me breaking the bank with her jewelry. Always tempting with her pretty baubles- Miss Eternal Autumn!

 

I've been eyeing this set since the day she listed it!

 

 

To wrap it up, I'll leave you with a few other shops I've had good experiences with and they produce fine handmade products:

 

Real Wood Crafts- hand turned wood items

Hannah Lynn Art- adorable fairy/mermaid/fantasy art

hide n Seek- pretty art/jewelry

A Bit of Imagination- Geeky jewelry/ornaments

 

 

So happy shopping! What are your go-to holiday shops?