for your mistletoes *FREE PRINTABLE*

I have seen this idea many different ways and wanted to make my own version of it. I love the idea of small gifts for friends or a small gift to add to a larger gift.

Simply print out the tags, cut them out and tie them on to a gift. I printed mine on craft paper and love how they turned out.

You could tie this tag around nail polish, a pair of socks, slippers, shoes, or a combination of gifts.

**file does not include holly design**

christmas tags

Yesterday I made what I consider to be some of the cutest Christmas tags ever!

I downloaded some shapes from the Silhouette Online Store and whipped them out using very little paper and my CAMEO.

They came together super fast, like minutes per tag. 

Add some twine or ribbon and your tags are ready to go!

there are a bunch of other 3D tags I didn't use but they are all SO cute!

shapes downloaded for tags:

light bulb tag

snowman tag

ornament tag

reindeer tag

Very Jane deal

I have a deal running on Very Jane today! You better go snatch up a fun Christmas print (8x10) at a great deal! Only $8.99 plus shipping, normally $14.99. Choose your own colors to match you Christmas decor. They make great gifts too!

Check out the deal here!

scrappy stocking ornament tutorial with pattern

I saw a cute little scrappy ornament on Pinterest that was made of out fabric so I took the same concept and turned it into a paper ornament. You can cut all the pieces out by hand pretty quick and whip a bunch of these out in no time.

All you need is: 

cute paper

glue/scissors

stocking pattern click here

sewing machine (optional)

For the stocking shape base you'll want to use a thick cardstock, it will only be seen on the back but will make your ornament more stiff and last longer.

The scrappy pieces can be cut from any type of paper, patterned paper weight is the best.

Cut out the pattern and cut all your pieces out. 

Then using a distressing ink and sponge, distress your edges. This isn't required but does give the stocking a more finished look.

Glue each piece to one stocking base starting with the top piece so it all lines up well.

Here's what it will look like once it's all glued together.

This step is optional but as you can see in the stocking on the right I sewed along all the lines with my sewing machine.

Take the extra stocking base you cut and glue a piece of ribbon or twine down. I recommend a tacky glue that will hold really well. Then glue the scrappy piece on top of that.

Here's what it will look like all glued together. 

You can stop here or sew around the edge like I did in the image below.

Here they are all finished and cute! Left stocking is just glued together and right stocking is sewn together. The sewing around the edge helps keep the ribbon in place but the tacky glue also keeps it in there pretty good.

Please share a link in the comments if you make some, I'd love to see them! Or post them on Instagram and tag me @dresdencarrie.

christmas...next year

My cousin did a post about decorations she's gonna make next year, I liked the idea and thought I'd document a few things I want to remember for next year.

felt tree ornaments

felt heart ornaments 

(in red-I love hearts, why not have them on my tree?!)

cute holly garland

hot chocolate neighbor/friend gifts with cute labels!

dreaming

I absolutely LOVE flocked trees...maybe next year I can convince my husband :)

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and this ones a little blurry, this was my parents giant tree a couple years ago. love it!

feeling crafty

I woke up this morning and decided to take a look at the Sew Mama Sew blog, it's by far one of my favorite blogs, check it out! They always have the funnest crafts...especially this time of year when they start posting Christmas crafts!

Here are a few things I really hope I get around to this year!

Mini Yarn Wreath Ornaments! SOOO cute!

Now I just have to decide what colors I want to do them in.

Mini hoop embroidered ornaments

Could be a really cute gift for a baby's first Christmas!


I really want to make this with snowflakes for Christmas!

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This one isn't Christmas related but I want to make one! My office is moving a little further from home so I won't be able to come home for lunch anymore, I'm quite bummed. But this would be super fun to take my lunch in to work everyday!

Sew Serendipity Lunch Bag

Click on the link above to get the FREE pdf, I'm not sure how long they'll be offering it for free so go get it!

And lastly...how cute would these be for Halloween decor?

Burlap Ghost Lights