holiday wishes...

Can you believe Christmas is almost here? Are you ready...gifts bought? Cards mailed? Presents wrapped, baking done? I am almost there, still have a couple things left to buy and mail. Getting there slowly, yet surely....

My mom and the girls put the tree up when she was here visiting over Thanksgiving break, so it's been Christmas-ey in here for awhile. Love the twinkling mantle lights on a quiet evening after everyone has gone to bed. So peaceful and beautiful.

Thought I'd share with you what I did for my holiday card and envelopes this year. I literally just came up with this yesterday. Yes, I am "super procrastinator!"

I made the 5x7" photo card myself and printed them out at home. I am not fond of the prices charged for 5x7's online. I just can't see paying $77 for photo cards. So...with 5x7" photo paper in hand, Photoshop, a few envelopes from my stash and some stamps, I have an inexpensive alternative. You can add a punched red circle to finish it off if you'd like...or leave without to add the recipient's mailing address.

I used Papertrey Ink's Mistletoe & Holly stamp set for the leaves and berries, "holiday wishes" is from Think Big Favorites #9, and "from our family to yours" is from Think Big Favorites #21. Twine is from The Twinery and the black tape is from Target. I love that this was so easy and packs a punch!