Sarie Smith
Christmas week is finally here! Are you excited? Are you ready? I’m one of those people who shops all year long to find the perfect gifts. For me the joy of Christmas is in watching the people I love be excited upon opening my gift. However, I married to my true opposite. He doesn’t like to shop for himself, let alone go figure out what someone else would like, so he procrastinates Christmas shopping until this week.
If you are like me, then you’re probably just counting down the hours until your dad or brother or child has that special how-did-you-know-I wanted-this smile spread across their face!
If you are like my husband, then you’re probably wishing you had a few more days to figure out your shopping list and then time to go out and find it all. So, I poked my head around the office to see what people were giving this year to give you some inspiration.
- For the book nerd: A bestseller book from this year and a personal bookmark.
- For the cowboy in your life: An awesome belt buckle.
- For the little princess: A purse filled with goodies.
- For the movie junkie: A movie basket with movies, treats, popcorn and drinks.
- For the neighbors: Cookie cutters with sugar cookie mix.
- For the one who has everything: A donation in their name to their favorite charity.
- For the one who lives in the snow: A scarf and mittens, possibly tied up with some hot cocoa.
- For the sporty boy: Any ball: football, basketball, soccer ball, etc.
- For the woman you appreciate: Jewelry – a nice necklace goes a long way.
- For the moved-out child: A nice serving dish for special occasions.
- For the stockings: Batteries, postal stamps, gum, popcorn balls and nail polish.
Of course, all presents should be accompanied by a handmade card to show how much you care, but I’m sure you’re already all over that. If you have all of your shopping done and are feeling creative, try making cards that match the gift and the season. I just love Dawn McVey’s festive card from Holiday Cards & More, Volume 4!
Wishes for Your Christmas Card by Dawn McVey
I wish you a wonderful week with family and friends. Merry Christmas and good luck!
Your Paper Crafts Intern,
Sarie Smith
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P.P.S. It’s time to announce the three winners from Kelly’s “Sweet” Holiday Memories post!
1. shyone (Dec. 18, 11:31 a.m.)
2. conniemelancon (Dec. 18, 7:59 p.m.)
3. Donna VW (Dec. 18, 6:47 a.m.)
Congrats, ladies! You’ve each won a fun holiday collection from Bo Bunny! Kelly will be contacting you shortly to get your mailing addresses. Thanks to all who shared their favorite holiday sweets!
Wonderful gift ideas!
Guess what I am giving my Mom this year! A subscription of course!
Hugs
Tanya
Love your card! I like one with not too much work, but pretty as send cards to troops and this would be perfect!!
Thanks for the gift ideas! I’ll definitely keep this for next year
My brain is on overload……so thanks for the gift ideas!
~Shari R.
Great ideas! It sounds like we have similar husbands, I think mine is secretly shopping now!
There aren’t words to say how wonderful that card is!
oh, I love Dawn’s card!
Looking forward to your blog in 2010. I have thoroughly enjoyed it this year. Keep up your good work and ideas.
I am just catching up with all my blog reading and I was so excited to see my name as a winner!
PS Santa brought me a subscription to Paper Crafts