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Making an Advent / Christmas Countdown Calendar

For me the holidays is primarily a time to spend with your loved ones and share your good will with others. No matter what you celebrate, it should be a time that's cherished and meaningful. Which is why, despite the time demands of the season, make it your priority this year to enjoy the moments. Creating an Advent calendar with a twist, or a Christmas Countdown calendar, can secure some of that cherished time. Here's how:

How to Make a Simple Box

I can't take credit for this because I didn't exactly invent the box, but I do remember always playing with paper when I was a kid. I'd make everything from paper airplanes, hats, boats, and......well boxes of course.

Display Your Christmas Cards

It’s that time of the year when Christmas cards start making their way around the world, finding their way to each of our mailboxes. It’s a great feeling to receive these holiday greetings in the mail. It means that you’ve touched someone’s heart, and they’re sending their love to you via a parcel service.

When you receive something so special, you want to proudly display it. Like most people though, my fireplace mantle only has so much space. Without offending anyone by not displaying their card, or even worse, discarding them, here are a few solutions that just might solve this overload of holiday mail.

The Ultimate Scrapbooking Cruise

Have you ever imagined what it would be like to find your ultimate inspiration? To create under a beautiful Tuscan sky? To scrapbook while you enjoy the day cruising through the Mediterranean? Well now you can. Scrapmap offers great trips that cater to crafters. Visit www.scrapmap.com to book your “Ultimate Scrapbooking Cruise.”

Plan Your Winter Theme Wedding

Most weddings happen between May and September, but for those of you who revel in the spirit of the holiday season, there is no better time to get married, than during the winter months. Crisp fallen snow and warm cozy fireplaces becomes the perfect backdrop to your winter themed wedding. To get the full effect, create some winter magic using these great ideas.
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Ice Cube Décor

Photo of wine chilling in bucket of rose ice cubes.

I originally posted this article in the summer time to inspire anyone who wanted to add a touch of the outdoors to his or her entertaining décor. With winter well on its way, and the season for celebrating here, I couldn’t resist but to post it again – this time, with a winter twist.