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Worth remembering photos this Christmas – free printable props

Posted on December 17, 2014 | 5 comments

Bring some festive cheer and go crazy this Christmas with my photo booth props. What a brilliant idea to liven up the celebrations this holiday and keep memorable Christmas card photo.

Every year I make sure to have the Christmas family picture. This year i created these props having in mind crazy fun pictures with Nady and the grandparents, aunt and uncles! I am sure we will be talking about these pics for the next coming years. These are from the making of, but i promise to update this post with the actual Christmas pictures once it’s over!

I’ve attached the Christmas themed set to share with you, print these pdf files on thick paper (300gsm), cut them out and stick a straw or barbecue skewer on anything you have at home to be able to hold them. I hope you enjoy them!

And here is some pics from Christmas eve, as promised. My beautiful family!

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Cinnamon and star anise napkin ring

Posted on December 15, 2014 | 4 comments

For a great rustic table setting and eco chic people. Very simple and elegant, if you are planning to dress up your table in an impressive way, this is a great inspiration. This is how to do:

You need white or beige napkins. green ribbons, cinnamon sticks, star anise and a beige thread to tie them up. It makes the house smell amazing, i was enjoying it while decorating…

Using natural elements give you a rural tablescape. You can also replace the green ribbons by rosemary or any green plant of your choice. Can’t beat that for easy and quick! After the napkin folding Christmas tree and origami Santa napkin ring, enjoy this last style am suggesting before Christmas. Choose your favorite and dress up your table accordingly. I wish you an extraordinary “reveillon” full of delicious food, warmth and laughter.

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Origami Santa napkin ring

Posted on December 11, 2014 | 3 comments

You already know how fond of origami art i am. Christmas dinner is the perfect occasion to concretize this passion and create nice ideas for the table settings. After the napkin folding christmas tree here is an idea of how to fold Santa for a napkin ring.

You might think it’s complicated but if you follow step by step the scheme i created for you, you will find it so easy.

All you need is a square paper, one side red and the other white to get this cute Santa. Depending on the thickness of your napkin, cut a rectangular paper to form the ring, attach it to the back of Santa et voila!

Always add a your personal touch to make things special and memorable. You don’t have to be an artist to impress, beauty is in small details.

I hope you all get an unforgettable Christmas, red in your love, white in your heart and gold in your pocket 😉

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From a toilet paper roll to a beautiful christmas gift box

Posted on December 10, 2014 | 3 comments

Exchanging presents at Christmas is one of the most exciting rituals. Sometimes you find yourself wondering how to wrap small items, money or gift vouchers in other than a simple envelope that might be lost between the huge colorful gifts! These handmade gift boxes are the perfect solution.

Turn a toilet paper roll to a beautiful christmas gift box in just 10 minutes. Yes it’s a toilet paper roll!

Flatten it with your hand and fold half moon on both ends front and back. The box will come together even without glue.

Now unleash your creativity in decorating the box. You can use anything that comes to your mind.

Start timing ; Cover it with a red paper, wrap around a golden thread, attach 2 small bells to both ends and stick a small ornament. I used a star made with salt dough (already showed how to do in a previous post). Stooooop! I bet it took less than 10 minutes.

Here are four other ways to decorate your gift box

1. beige paper, green striped washi paper, red ribbon and green button
2. doily lace paper, red polka dot paper. red ribbon, 2 red buttons
3. green polka dot paper, golden paillette thread, 3 salt dough stars, 3 green stars made of sugar
4. red polka dot paper, green ribbon and small santa hat

Let your gifts stand out this Christmas, and make your loved ones excited about the wrap more than the gift itself! I would say give a double present this year!

Always add your personal touch to anything you offer, it makes you presents more precious and full of thoughts and love. Ditch expensive wrappings and go simple and creative with materials you already have at home and impress your family and friends.

You still have time to save the toilet paper rolls, don’t throw them! Make extra gift boxes, fill them with candies and make all the children you know happy! It could be children you don’t know…. This is actually what’s all about in Christmas.

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What about homemade gifts for Christmas?!

Posted on December 8, 2014 | 4 comments

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, the time when you most receive and offer gifts. Personally, i love homemade gifts, adding your personal touch and thoughts, turns any simple gesture to a gift of love. At the end this is what Christmas is all about, no?!

Let your presents this year be expressive, offer JOY, PEACE, LOVE, HOPE… homemade shortbread cookies to your loved ones. Remember my motto?! (Mother teresa quote) we don’t do big things, we do small things with big love!

Very simple and creative! Bake letter cookies and create the word you would love to wish for the one you are offering to. Place it in a box, bag or any package of your choice and spread the joy!

Doesn’t make you smile to receive one of these cute packages? or see your name made with cookies on your plate at the Christmas eve?

I am sure your colleagues at work, neighbors or friends will be happy to know you were thinking of them and that you made specially for them this little unique gift full of love.

This year I am offering joy to my loved ones. Wishing you all the happiness in the world, and may the birth of Jesus flourishes joy in your hearts!

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