Printable Holidays Garland Banner

Hello, everybody!

There are only couple days left until Christmas holidays which I'm so so waiting for :) I hope you, dear readers, are also excited about this holiday... I assume, all decorations are ready, and gifts are wrapped up. And today, I'd like to share a printable banner which can be like a final touch to your home decorations.



So you just need to download the images, print them, punch holes and attache to a ribbon. And it's ready!

There are 7 digital files in JPG format: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. Every letter is 4x6 inches. I would recommend to print them on pretty much heavy paper on laser printer for best results.

Enjoy! And happy holidays :)

One More gift from Secret Santa!

I love Christmas holidays seasons! It's a kinda magical time, and... a lot of gifts :) . I got another gift from another Secret Santa. Yeah... sounds funny... like we have several Santas instead of just one. Haha... Anyhow, I got 2 great personalized stamps from Sarah  who runs ahueofduckeggblue shop on Etsy.

Adorable gift from Secret Santa this year

There is a tradition in Russian team on Etsy which I belong to. Every year, we have Secret Santa gift exchange. This year, my Secret Santa was Eugenie from MulberryWhisper.

Free Cross Stitch Pattern of Christmas Tree

It's almost a Christmas time, but we still have couple days to do some Christmas craft :) Today, my friend Tanya from SocksAndMittens wants to share a free cross stitch patterns of Christmas tree. I found this cross stitch design very simple and easy to make. Even for me who is a very very beginner :)

How to make a Christmas paper ball ornament

I remember this kind of paper ball ornaments from my childhood :) It was fun project in kindergarten when we made them out of old post cards. :) I don't have any post cards to recycle, so I simply got in Michaels scrapbooking heavy paper with holographic finish.

This ball actually not a Christmas tree ornament, unless you have a really tall Christmas tree :). I simply used it as a home decoration. Want to try this? :)

Christmas wreath decoration

In my mother country, there is no tradition to hang up a Christmas wreath... or any other wreath at all :)  That's why this year it's the first time when we have a Christmas wreath on our door. Yes, yes, I'm absorbing :)

I didn't want to buy some artificial wreath, and they are also quite expensive for one time usage (who knows... may be next year I won't hang it up :)  ). I wanted to have one which is made of real pine. That's why, my hubby and I got one in Costco which is made of pine and decorated with some pine cones and berries.

After we hung it up, it was clear that it doesn't look like Christmas one. I had to come up with an idea how to decorate it...

Printable Christmas Gift tags

It's middle of December now, and probably, all Christmas gifts are ready. So what about a small finish touch to make them perfect? :) I'm talking about gift tags that will be nice element of embellishment...

Free cross stitch design for Christmas

December has began, and it means that it's time to get ready for Christmas holiday season. People a rushing for Christmas gifts, decorations, and other essential for this holiday things. But not all prefer something from stores. A lot of people make all those things by their hands :) One of my friends Tatyana from AGardenCottage on Etsy is a real crafty lady. She crafts almost everything in her house :) And today, I 'd like to show a cross stitch Christmas tree ornament that she made... and share the free cross stitch pattern :)

Christmas gift exchange

Do you like to receive gifts? :) Well... who doesn't... It's third time in Russian team on Etsy when we have Secret Santa gift exchange. Initially, it was Albina's idea to play that game, and this year, it's third time we are playing the game.

Every time it's a little bit challenging for me. :) What to gift? What the person like? How my gift would suit the addressee life style? Also, I'd like to gift something hand made to share a piece of my warmth.

This year, I'm a secret Santa for one lady, and I'm not sharing her name. :) It'll be surprise for her. I made two small gifts for her: a calendar and a necklace. Well... Ladies like jewelry, and I hope that this part of the gift will fit her lifestyle :). I made it of pearls and clear crystals, that's why it should be OK with any outfit because I don't know her preferences in colors.