The simplicity of this pastel pink stocking is enchanting! This handmade stocking would be perfect for a little girl or anyone who loves pink. If you want a similar stocking for the gents in your family, explore this shop for stockings in different colors.
At first glance this winter mountain bear appears to be a sweet soft sculpture of a polar bear. But on second look, you’ll notice that he is also a mountain! With snowcapped trees and a frigid stream, this handmade bear would make a whimsical addition to your holiday decor; he would also look great sitting on your desk or shelf all year long.
From whisky to art supplies to random acts of kindness, there seems to be an advent calendar filled with just about everything these days. So if you are looking to count down to Christmas with something other than chocolate, check out these somewhat unusual advent calendars.
Share the joy of the holiday season with your favourite furry friend by gifting him this advent calendar for dogs from Lily’s Kitchen. Filled with naturally wholesome, tasty treats, this calendar will surely get two paws up.
Keep your beard looking and smelling great all during December with this beard oil advent calendar from The Bearded Man Company. Each day you will discover a new scent of this artisan, small batch, organic beard oil. Hmm, maybe I should buy one of these calendars for Santa…
If you love to sample new craft beers, then this is definitely the advent calendar for you! Featuring 24 unique beers, HonestBrew’s craft beer advent calendar is chock full of 19 styles, such as pales, IPAs, stouts, porters, and sours. As a bonus, you will also receive a £10 beer voucher for your next purchase.
Oh goodness, I can’t get enough of the super cute ornaments that Wild Whimsy Woolies has in her shop. Made from 100% wool, this little bear wears a Santa hat and is carrying a tiny candy cane. For more irresistible cuteness, check out this bear’s pals: the yeti, the polar bear, the reindeer, the penguin, and the owl.
When sending out your holiday cards this year, why not make the envelope as special as what’s contained inside? Receiving a card enveloped in a unique design makes opening it twice as fun! Read on for ten neat ways to dress up your envelopes.
1. Metallic Christmas Tree
Lindsey Bugbee of The Postman’s Knock has lots of ideas for giving your holiday cards and envelopes a stunning look. I really love how she fills the square envelope with a metallic tree, pretty diagonal lettering, flourishes, and unique postage stamps! For more inspiration from Lindsey, including a step-by-step tutorial on drawing a metallic Christmas tree, click here.
Crystal Kate of Live. Craft. Create. is full of fun, festive ways to address an envelope. From tree doodles to writing out the address in the shape of a tree, I’m inspired by Crystal’s pine fresh ideas! Be sure to check out her blog to see more.
By drawing thick horizontal and vertical lines, you can make an envelope look like a Christmas present. I especially love the hand drawn pine needles, holly leaves, and pinecones on this envelope. And even if calligraphy isn’t your style, your everyday handwriting will look quite nice with this embellishment.