There is no doubt about it.
Given the opportunity to create a sort of advent calendar with Alpha Stamps new Victorian Christmas Tags Kit and Library Pocket Organizer Box* I thought 'What better way to get my holiday butt in gear!'
So here is my box gussied up and filled with pretty altered tags and pockets.
The finish on the box was soooo easy! I gave it a crackled paint finish, wrapped some burlap and Mini Red Pip Berry Garland* around it, then finished it with a wee bunch of Fancy Red Holly Berries and Miniature Pinecone Picks* You don't need any fancy products to achieve a crackle finish. HERE is a tutorial for the finish. For this project I didn't even do a base coat of paint. Just a layer of glue then a white paint.
Now, as for all those tags and pockets. The front of all those bits and bobs are pretty as a picture and numbered with Faux Metal Number Plates 1 to 25* (which I love BTW). Here's the part where I get organized. I thought that each day could have a little note, a reminder for what needs to be done, written on the back or attached with a clip.
"Make sugar cookies"
"Tidy the guest room"
"Write holiday cards"
"Prepare packages for mailing"
Here's a good look at the front of all those pockets, tags and Library Pocket Tabbed Dividers*.
So maybe, just maybe, if I give myself gentile reminders I'll actually get the cards and sugar cookies done this year. The goal being to get everything done piece by piece instead of the panicked last minute insanity that usually takes over.
And if my plan fails and I'm still a hot mess this holiday season? Well I've still got something pretty to show for it ;)
Or an itemized supply list below:
Burlap ribbon from Fall Fiber Set
