Christmas Tips

Thought I would share a few tips that we use around here at Christmas that might save ya a few bucks and make things a little easier.

I got a little creative with our name tags this year.  I just used stuff we already had in the closet.  

Supplies: scrapbook paper, special scissors that cut a decorative edge 

and hole punch to attach it to the packaging.

These are little scarfs (below) I make and usually get quite a few orders around holidays (sidenote: if anybody wants a cute and inexpensive Christmas gift for somebody special or they are great for teachers gifts...email me).

The point of putting this in here is to show you can get creative with your wrapping and by using stuff you have at home...

I used brown paper bags, cut into strips, 

some rope to tie as the ribbon and scrapbook paper as the name tags.

 Christmas present wrapping...

I get a spool of tulle at the craft store and make bows for our presents..

very inexpensive and gives it a cute touch.

Then I layered scrapbook paper that was cut for the name tags.

On this present, I cut out a letter from wrapping paper 

I already had and glued it on the present

We have learned from experience to keep boxes and receipts, especially on things a little more pricey.  I tape the receipt to the inside of box top and we throw it in the attic.  

It's a good way to keep things organized and makes it easy if something breaks or needs to be returned.

Last but not least...

You know those Christmas wreaths you hang outside on your windows...

To store them...we stuff the bows with paper towels (just reuse the same ones each year), cover with garbage bags and hang on nails in the attic. 
Then they are ready to go every year with minimal work.

None of this was earth shattering...just thought I would share a few tips we use at the Poland house.

Merry Christmas!