Counting down the days
The available days to send out holiday cards are dwindling. Christmas is 13 days away; if you haven’t finished making those cards and gifts yet, you’re behind. Fortunately, there are some quick and easy card and gift ideas out there for those of us who procrastinate.
At Getting Crafty, there’s a whole slew of ideas to work from. The idea: use brads, fabric, stitching, and papers to make the best card out there.
And, at Bead Arts, they link to a pretty great beaded gift card project.
I have a couple of ideas to expand upon these cards. I love decoupaging; just take some varnish or glue (ask about supplies at your local craft store) and use it to attach magazines or personal art to card stock before applying the brads and other extras that will give your cards a touch of glitz.
Even better yet, create a beaded and wearable work of art, then string a necklace or bracelet through the card and wire it down. Or, attach a pair of earrings as a glittery decoration and gift. Think about how happy the recipient will be, expecting a simple card and discovering their own, personalized gift.
Some other ideas:
Instead of cards, send out a small booklet of your work. Other people send out boring holiday newsletters, why not send out something chronicling your best projects?
Use spare fabric to make your cards. I know a few fashion designers, and they always have yards of scrap fabric lying around, taking up room.
And, even though it’s a little late, next year consider making this Advent calendar. It wins on every level; it’s bright, whimsical, and super-creative.
Just make sure to mail everything out before your time runs out.
