Wow! What a day 7! What a week!
Weren't Liz's jigsaw pins the coolest? I'm tempted to steal a few pieces from a puzzle around here, but what would I do if someone actually tried to do the puzzle and discovered the missing pieces? Although I loved the commenter who said she was a teacher and always had puzzles that had a ton of missing pieces and how now she knew what to do with them!
And Pia is so adorable, right? I was amazed by the suite of gifts she was able to put together on a very small budget. So clever! Makes me want to bake some homemade gifts. But, alas, I am a terrible baker!
Also, I got an e-mail yesterday from a blog reader named Jen who wanted to share a holiday tutorial she had put together on how to make these fabulous ornaments:
So cool, right?
So now some housekeeping:
ONE: For easy reference you can find a complete list of each of the thirty-two posts (along with a photo to jog your memory) by clicking on the "Holidays Handmade" logo in the right hand column of this blog. It's an easy way to find your favorite tutorial and reference it whenever you need to!
Think of it like an awesome online class that you can just keep referring back to over and over again!
TWO: On that same page I've broken the posts down for even easier reference by category. I've copied the breakdown for you here as well. This should make it easy for you to find what you need.
Home Decor: (1) Snowflake in a Frame; (6) Christmas Button Tree; (8) Floral Recycled Home Decor; (9) Holidays Handmade: Decor Ideas; (15) Sizzix Triple Play Blog Hop, Week 6: Family Canvas; (21) Handmade Blanket in a Day
Jewelry: (25) Two Jewelry Tutorials; (27) Two of Anything = Earrings; (28) Jigsaw Puzzle Pin; (29) Tape Transfer Jewelry
Food/Food Related: (2) Cookie Crafts for the Holidays; (4) Upcycled Treat Bag; (7) 5 Ideas for Placecards; (14) Tape + Toothpicks = Cupcake Flags; (31) Handmade Gifts from IKEA
Ornaments: (3) Christmas Don't Be Late; (5) A Fabric and Paper Garland; (10) Christmas Ornaments Made with Canvas Fabric Paper; (11) Geodisic Paper Ornament; (16) Christmas Photo Ornaments; (19) Photo Ornaments in Amac Boxes
Packaging:(17) Holiday Tags; (18) 5 Step Tag; (20) Stamped Holiday Treat Box; (22) Stamped Gift Box; (23) Brown Paper Bag Wrapping Paper; (24) Upcycle a Box for Christmas
Books: (12) Teach the Children; (26) Holiday Pocket Mini-Book
Miscellaneous: (13) Inspired by Holidays Handmade; (30) Holidays Handmade: Quick Gifts
THREE: I'd love to see pics of what you've made inspired by Holidays Handmade week! If you make something this week, next week, or even next year, be sure to send them my way! I'd love, love, love to know what inspired you and how you interpreted it in your very own style!
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As for me, I'm *exhausted* but inspired! I hope you had fun!
Leave me a comment and let me know what your very favorite project was and I'll pick a random winner to win free access to any one of my online classes of your choosing! Comments will stay open until Wednesday, December 15 at 11:59pm EST.
Thanks for stopping by!
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P.S. Don't forget that I've got a free Live With Prima class tonight! It's at 8pm EST. Here's the project:
The classroom is HERE.
World Clock:
I hope to see you there! Lots of fun techniques to share!
Difficult choice but here are my picks:
10. xmas ornament with canvas fabric paper
23. brown paper bag wrapping paper.
Thanks so much Julie for this week full of ideas and inspiration. I enjoyed it so much and I definetely will try these tutorials.
Hugs, Cuchy
Difficult choice but here are my picks:
10. xmas ornament with canvas fabric paper
23. brown paper bag wrapping paper.
Thanks so much Julie for this week full of ideas and inspiration. I enjoyed it so much and I definetely will try these tutorials.
Hugs, Cuchy
Difficult choice but here are my picks:
10. xmas ornament with canvas fabric paper
23. brown paper bag wrapping paper.
Thanks so much Julie for this week full of ideas and inspiration. I enjoyed it so much and I definetely will try these tutorials.
Hugs, Cuchy
Difficult choice but here are my picks:
10. xmas ornament with canvas fabric paper
23. brown paper bag wrapping paper.
Thanks so much Julie for this week full of ideas and inspiration. I enjoyed it so much and I definetely will try these tutorials.
Hugs, Cuchy
It’s very difficult to chose, I admit.
I made two projects (I’m finishing them), one with the technique by Lucy Edson (canvas fabric paper), and one with the altered frame (unfortunately I couldn’t get any decent snowflakes.. 🙁 ). This are my favourites.
Anyway, I’ve never seen so much projects and inspiration in one week! Thank you so much to you and all the artists.
It’s very difficult to chose, I admit.
I made two projects (I’m finishing them), one with the technique by Lucy Edson (canvas fabric paper), and one with the altered frame (unfortunately I couldn’t get any decent snowflakes.. 🙁 ). This are my favourites.
Anyway, I’ve never seen so much projects and inspiration in one week! Thank you so much to you and all the artists.
It’s very difficult to chose, I admit.
I made two projects (I’m finishing them), one with the technique by Lucy Edson (canvas fabric paper), and one with the altered frame (unfortunately I couldn’t get any decent snowflakes.. 🙁 ). This are my favourites.
Anyway, I’ve never seen so much projects and inspiration in one week! Thank you so much to you and all the artists.
It’s very difficult to chose, I admit.
I made two projects (I’m finishing them), one with the technique by Lucy Edson (canvas fabric paper), and one with the altered frame (unfortunately I couldn’t get any decent snowflakes.. 🙁 ). This are my favourites.
Anyway, I’ve never seen so much projects and inspiration in one week! Thank you so much to you and all the artists.
I have loved all of these ideas – thank you so much for putting this together. I think my favorite was the brown paper bag wrapping paper – it’s something I have everything for and could totally do! Thanks!
I have loved all of these ideas – thank you so much for putting this together. I think my favorite was the brown paper bag wrapping paper – it’s something I have everything for and could totally do! Thanks!
I have loved all of these ideas – thank you so much for putting this together. I think my favorite was the brown paper bag wrapping paper – it’s something I have everything for and could totally do! Thanks!
I have loved all of these ideas – thank you so much for putting this together. I think my favorite was the brown paper bag wrapping paper – it’s something I have everything for and could totally do! Thanks!
Hi Julie,
Wow, so much to choose from! I really love the “Teach the Children” book. My nephew is 15 months and this inspired me so much…I can make this for him as a keepsake and will make one for him every year of the previous years Christmas as a personal book of Christmas memories! Again, thanks! Wishing you the Very Merriest of Christmas’!!!
Hi Julie,
Wow, so much to choose from! I really love the “Teach the Children” book. My nephew is 15 months and this inspired me so much…I can make this for him as a keepsake and will make one for him every year of the previous years Christmas as a personal book of Christmas memories! Again, thanks! Wishing you the Very Merriest of Christmas’!!!
Hi Julie,
Wow, so much to choose from! I really love the “Teach the Children” book. My nephew is 15 months and this inspired me so much…I can make this for him as a keepsake and will make one for him every year of the previous years Christmas as a personal book of Christmas memories! Again, thanks! Wishing you the Very Merriest of Christmas’!!!
Hi Julie,
Wow, so much to choose from! I really love the “Teach the Children” book. My nephew is 15 months and this inspired me so much…I can make this for him as a keepsake and will make one for him every year of the previous years Christmas as a personal book of Christmas memories! Again, thanks! Wishing you the Very Merriest of Christmas’!!!
The best was saved for last – I loved the doily ornament. When I get up in morning I visit you first (you post early in morning and I live in same time zone) so I can start my day off right! Thanks for all your sharing and Happy Holidays.
The best was saved for last – I loved the doily ornament. When I get up in morning I visit you first (you post early in morning and I live in same time zone) so I can start my day off right! Thanks for all your sharing and Happy Holidays.
The best was saved for last – I loved the doily ornament. When I get up in morning I visit you first (you post early in morning and I live in same time zone) so I can start my day off right! Thanks for all your sharing and Happy Holidays.
The best was saved for last – I loved the doily ornament. When I get up in morning I visit you first (you post early in morning and I live in same time zone) so I can start my day off right! Thanks for all your sharing and Happy Holidays.
Hi Julie! Awesome, awesome week of posts. Thanks so much for each and every one. Loved your transfer video tutorial (especially the music LOL!). My favorite post was covered box. So flippin’ cool. Have the best of holidays filled with everything and everyone you love.
Hi Julie! Awesome, awesome week of posts. Thanks so much for each and every one. Loved your transfer video tutorial (especially the music LOL!). My favorite post was covered box. So flippin’ cool. Have the best of holidays filled with everything and everyone you love.
Hi Julie! Awesome, awesome week of posts. Thanks so much for each and every one. Loved your transfer video tutorial (especially the music LOL!). My favorite post was covered box. So flippin’ cool. Have the best of holidays filled with everything and everyone you love.
Hi Julie! Awesome, awesome week of posts. Thanks so much for each and every one. Loved your transfer video tutorial (especially the music LOL!). My favorite post was covered box. So flippin’ cool. Have the best of holidays filled with everything and everyone you love.
It’s just impossible to pick a favorite. What I was struck with was the variety of projects that you collected from your guests. There’s something for everyone there. Thanks for doing that. I looked forward every day to checking in multiple times to get a great surprise.
It’s just impossible to pick a favorite. What I was struck with was the variety of projects that you collected from your guests. There’s something for everyone there. Thanks for doing that. I looked forward every day to checking in multiple times to get a great surprise.
It’s just impossible to pick a favorite. What I was struck with was the variety of projects that you collected from your guests. There’s something for everyone there. Thanks for doing that. I looked forward every day to checking in multiple times to get a great surprise.
It’s just impossible to pick a favorite. What I was struck with was the variety of projects that you collected from your guests. There’s something for everyone there. Thanks for doing that. I looked forward every day to checking in multiple times to get a great surprise.
The jigsaw puzzle pins are my favorite and thank you for organizing the tuts in such a way that I can come back and look them up in an easy fashion. Happy Holidays Julie!
The jigsaw puzzle pins are my favorite and thank you for organizing the tuts in such a way that I can come back and look them up in an easy fashion. Happy Holidays Julie!
The jigsaw puzzle pins are my favorite and thank you for organizing the tuts in such a way that I can come back and look them up in an easy fashion. Happy Holidays Julie!
The jigsaw puzzle pins are my favorite and thank you for organizing the tuts in such a way that I can come back and look them up in an easy fashion. Happy Holidays Julie!
I loved the altered chipboard with the gesso and the altered manila gift tags. Mostly, I just feel so inspired to broaden my horizons and step out of my comfort zone to get more messy and more crafty in my “art” next year. Thanks for including my holiday pocket mini-book…I am honored!
I loved the altered chipboard with the gesso and the altered manila gift tags. Mostly, I just feel so inspired to broaden my horizons and step out of my comfort zone to get more messy and more crafty in my “art” next year. Thanks for including my holiday pocket mini-book…I am honored!
I loved the altered chipboard with the gesso and the altered manila gift tags. Mostly, I just feel so inspired to broaden my horizons and step out of my comfort zone to get more messy and more crafty in my “art” next year. Thanks for including my holiday pocket mini-book…I am honored!
I loved the altered chipboard with the gesso and the altered manila gift tags. Mostly, I just feel so inspired to broaden my horizons and step out of my comfort zone to get more messy and more crafty in my “art” next year. Thanks for including my holiday pocket mini-book…I am honored!
thank you for the opportunity julie, this whole week has been so amazing!
thank you for the opportunity julie, this whole week has been so amazing!
thank you for the opportunity julie, this whole week has been so amazing!
thank you for the opportunity julie, this whole week has been so amazing!
my favorite was the handmade blanket 🙂
my favorite was the handmade blanket 🙂
my favorite was the handmade blanket 🙂
my favorite was the handmade blanket 🙂
This has been a fabulous week on your blog Julie! I have enjoyed everyday! It is amazing how many talented people are willing to share their ideas and techniques with others! The SHARING is what I liked best! Thanks everyone and special thanks to Julie!!!
This has been a fabulous week on your blog Julie! I have enjoyed everyday! It is amazing how many talented people are willing to share their ideas and techniques with others! The SHARING is what I liked best! Thanks everyone and special thanks to Julie!!!
This has been a fabulous week on your blog Julie! I have enjoyed everyday! It is amazing how many talented people are willing to share their ideas and techniques with others! The SHARING is what I liked best! Thanks everyone and special thanks to Julie!!!
This has been a fabulous week on your blog Julie! I have enjoyed everyday! It is amazing how many talented people are willing to share their ideas and techniques with others! The SHARING is what I liked best! Thanks everyone and special thanks to Julie!!!
Thank you so much for categorizing all of last week’s projects. The amount posted last week was immense. That’s a good thing! I can’t wait to go back and review.
Thank you so much for categorizing all of last week’s projects. The amount posted last week was immense. That’s a good thing! I can’t wait to go back and review.
Thank you so much for categorizing all of last week’s projects. The amount posted last week was immense. That’s a good thing! I can’t wait to go back and review.
Thank you so much for categorizing all of last week’s projects. The amount posted last week was immense. That’s a good thing! I can’t wait to go back and review.
I loved them all …. oh to choose one … well, two … the transfer tape jewelry (I love doing transfers and never thought of using them THAT way!) and the canvas fabric paper. Oh I hope I win one of your classes!!!!!
I loved them all …. oh to choose one … well, two … the transfer tape jewelry (I love doing transfers and never thought of using them THAT way!) and the canvas fabric paper. Oh I hope I win one of your classes!!!!!
I loved them all …. oh to choose one … well, two … the transfer tape jewelry (I love doing transfers and never thought of using them THAT way!) and the canvas fabric paper. Oh I hope I win one of your classes!!!!!
I loved them all …. oh to choose one … well, two … the transfer tape jewelry (I love doing transfers and never thought of using them THAT way!) and the canvas fabric paper. Oh I hope I win one of your classes!!!!!
SOOOO many great ideas! But I have to say the Snowflake in a Frame (loved the glue for texture!) and the Floral Recycled Holiday Home Decor were my favs. I loved the soft monochromatic look of Natalie’s wreath. It was so elegant! And those bottle flowers were fantastic! I am definitely trying out these new techniques!
SOOOO many great ideas! But I have to say the Snowflake in a Frame (loved the glue for texture!) and the Floral Recycled Holiday Home Decor were my favs. I loved the soft monochromatic look of Natalie’s wreath. It was so elegant! And those bottle flowers were fantastic! I am definitely trying out these new techniques!
SOOOO many great ideas! But I have to say the Snowflake in a Frame (loved the glue for texture!) and the Floral Recycled Holiday Home Decor were my favs. I loved the soft monochromatic look of Natalie’s wreath. It was so elegant! And those bottle flowers were fantastic! I am definitely trying out these new techniques!
SOOOO many great ideas! But I have to say the Snowflake in a Frame (loved the glue for texture!) and the Floral Recycled Holiday Home Decor were my favs. I loved the soft monochromatic look of Natalie’s wreath. It was so elegant! And those bottle flowers were fantastic! I am definitely trying out these new techniques!
love the tape transfer jewelry. working on that today, and i’d love to try the puzzle pins, but first i have to find a puzzle. thanks so much for sharing all the homemade christmas ideas….mega inspirational!
looking forward to your prima class! artsy tags, yea!
linda t
love the tape transfer jewelry. working on that today, and i’d love to try the puzzle pins, but first i have to find a puzzle. thanks so much for sharing all the homemade christmas ideas….mega inspirational!
looking forward to your prima class! artsy tags, yea!
linda t
love the tape transfer jewelry. working on that today, and i’d love to try the puzzle pins, but first i have to find a puzzle. thanks so much for sharing all the homemade christmas ideas….mega inspirational!
looking forward to your prima class! artsy tags, yea!
linda t
love the tape transfer jewelry. working on that today, and i’d love to try the puzzle pins, but first i have to find a puzzle. thanks so much for sharing all the homemade christmas ideas….mega inspirational!
looking forward to your prima class! artsy tags, yea!
linda t
Wow, so tough to choose. Love, LOVE the Family canvas and the Teach the Children book. Thanks so much for sharing so many great projects and techniques, and thanks also for the opportunity to win. Cheers!
Wow, so tough to choose. Love, LOVE the Family canvas and the Teach the Children book. Thanks so much for sharing so many great projects and techniques, and thanks also for the opportunity to win. Cheers!
Wow, so tough to choose. Love, LOVE the Family canvas and the Teach the Children book. Thanks so much for sharing so many great projects and techniques, and thanks also for the opportunity to win. Cheers!
Wow, so tough to choose. Love, LOVE the Family canvas and the Teach the Children book. Thanks so much for sharing so many great projects and techniques, and thanks also for the opportunity to win. Cheers!
I found all the pendant tutorials fascinating including yours with the foil tape. I am a papercraft person, learning about paint, but find the concept of the pendants so amazing. Thanks for all your hard work!
I found all the pendant tutorials fascinating including yours with the foil tape. I am a papercraft person, learning about paint, but find the concept of the pendants so amazing. Thanks for all your hard work!
I found all the pendant tutorials fascinating including yours with the foil tape. I am a papercraft person, learning about paint, but find the concept of the pendants so amazing. Thanks for all your hard work!
I found all the pendant tutorials fascinating including yours with the foil tape. I am a papercraft person, learning about paint, but find the concept of the pendants so amazing. Thanks for all your hard work!
I really enjoyed all of the projects from the week!!! The one that inspired me most was the Handmade blanket in a day. I have always wanted to make one and now I just might have the time to do so : )
I really enjoyed all of the projects from the week!!! The one that inspired me most was the Handmade blanket in a day. I have always wanted to make one and now I just might have the time to do so : )
I really enjoyed all of the projects from the week!!! The one that inspired me most was the Handmade blanket in a day. I have always wanted to make one and now I just might have the time to do so : )
I really enjoyed all of the projects from the week!!! The one that inspired me most was the Handmade blanket in a day. I have always wanted to make one and now I just might have the time to do so : )
i’ve loved all of these projects – too many good ideas!!
i’ve loved all of these projects – too many good ideas!!
i’ve loved all of these projects – too many good ideas!!
i’ve loved all of these projects – too many good ideas!!
Thank you so much Julie for organizing this! I just loved all the variety of the projects and they imspired me to try techniques I’ve never attempted before. All of your guests were just incredible. Love them all!!
Thank you so much Julie for organizing this! I just loved all the variety of the projects and they imspired me to try techniques I’ve never attempted before. All of your guests were just incredible. Love them all!!
Thank you so much Julie for organizing this! I just loved all the variety of the projects and they imspired me to try techniques I’ve never attempted before. All of your guests were just incredible. Love them all!!
Thank you so much Julie for organizing this! I just loved all the variety of the projects and they imspired me to try techniques I’ve never attempted before. All of your guests were just incredible. Love them all!!
Thanks Julie for all your hard work! I loved the projects… I really can’t say which is my favorite, but I know for sure I will be decorating some paper bags & wrapping presents with them. I may have to wait on making some of the jewelry when life is a little less hectic.
Thanks Julie for all your hard work! I loved the projects… I really can’t say which is my favorite, but I know for sure I will be decorating some paper bags & wrapping presents with them. I may have to wait on making some of the jewelry when life is a little less hectic.
Thanks Julie for all your hard work! I loved the projects… I really can’t say which is my favorite, but I know for sure I will be decorating some paper bags & wrapping presents with them. I may have to wait on making some of the jewelry when life is a little less hectic.
Thanks Julie for all your hard work! I loved the projects… I really can’t say which is my favorite, but I know for sure I will be decorating some paper bags & wrapping presents with them. I may have to wait on making some of the jewelry when life is a little less hectic.
I loved the Christmas Button Tree!! It is on my list of things to make by Dec 25th !
and the tv show diva- Julie!! You are terrific on Scrapbooking Memories! I have enjoyed the dvr’ed shows! Mary in Orlando
I loved the Christmas Button Tree!! It is on my list of things to make by Dec 25th !
and the tv show diva- Julie!! You are terrific on Scrapbooking Memories! I have enjoyed the dvr’ed shows! Mary in Orlando
I loved the Christmas Button Tree!! It is on my list of things to make by Dec 25th !
and the tv show diva- Julie!! You are terrific on Scrapbooking Memories! I have enjoyed the dvr’ed shows! Mary in Orlando
I loved the Christmas Button Tree!! It is on my list of things to make by Dec 25th !
and the tv show diva- Julie!! You are terrific on Scrapbooking Memories! I have enjoyed the dvr’ed shows! Mary in Orlando
I don’t know if I saw all of them. BUt, the ones I did see were awesome. I loved the button tree. Very cute.
I don’t know if I saw all of them. BUt, the ones I did see were awesome. I loved the button tree. Very cute.
I don’t know if I saw all of them. BUt, the ones I did see were awesome. I loved the button tree. Very cute.
I don’t know if I saw all of them. BUt, the ones I did see were awesome. I loved the button tree. Very cute.
I really loved your one minute tutorial on tape transfers and plan to make a pendant when I get all materials. My other favorite is the mini pocket books. I work with kids and I will use both with them. So glad to have found your blog.
I really loved your one minute tutorial on tape transfers and plan to make a pendant when I get all materials. My other favorite is the mini pocket books. I work with kids and I will use both with them. So glad to have found your blog.
I really loved your one minute tutorial on tape transfers and plan to make a pendant when I get all materials. My other favorite is the mini pocket books. I work with kids and I will use both with them. So glad to have found your blog.
I really loved your one minute tutorial on tape transfers and plan to make a pendant when I get all materials. My other favorite is the mini pocket books. I work with kids and I will use both with them. So glad to have found your blog.
Julie, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. You continue to make me smile each and every time I open your blog. You have given so much to all of us. I have learned so many techniques in the couple of years that I have been reading your blog and you are the one source that I can always go to and find inspiration.
Now to your question, hard choice, but I think that I love the Tape Transfer Jewelery!!!! I look forward to this next year and all that you will teach.
Julie, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. You continue to make me smile each and every time I open your blog. You have given so much to all of us. I have learned so many techniques in the couple of years that I have been reading your blog and you are the one source that I can always go to and find inspiration.
Now to your question, hard choice, but I think that I love the Tape Transfer Jewelery!!!! I look forward to this next year and all that you will teach.
Julie, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. You continue to make me smile each and every time I open your blog. You have given so much to all of us. I have learned so many techniques in the couple of years that I have been reading your blog and you are the one source that I can always go to and find inspiration.
Now to your question, hard choice, but I think that I love the Tape Transfer Jewelery!!!! I look forward to this next year and all that you will teach.
Julie, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. You continue to make me smile each and every time I open your blog. You have given so much to all of us. I have learned so many techniques in the couple of years that I have been reading your blog and you are the one source that I can always go to and find inspiration.
Now to your question, hard choice, but I think that I love the Tape Transfer Jewelery!!!! I look forward to this next year and all that you will teach.
Thank you so much for featuring me, ive really loved all your projects and the sharing that goes on in blogger land !
i am going to have to start Christmas crafts way earlier next year….
Thank you so much for featuring me, ive really loved all your projects and the sharing that goes on in blogger land !
i am going to have to start Christmas crafts way earlier next year….
Thank you so much for featuring me, ive really loved all your projects and the sharing that goes on in blogger land !
i am going to have to start Christmas crafts way earlier next year….
Thank you so much for featuring me, ive really loved all your projects and the sharing that goes on in blogger land !
i am going to have to start Christmas crafts way earlier next year….
These were all very cool! My favorite was the Teach the Children mini book.
These were all very cool! My favorite was the Teach the Children mini book.
These were all very cool! My favorite was the Teach the Children mini book.
These were all very cool! My favorite was the Teach the Children mini book.
I love reading your posts! You make me want to leave work early to go home and create!!
I love reading your posts! You make me want to leave work early to go home and create!!
I love reading your posts! You make me want to leave work early to go home and create!!
I love reading your posts! You make me want to leave work early to go home and create!!
It is so hard to choose they all were so inspiring. My two favorites were the Holiday Pocket mini book and A Fabric and Paper garland. Beautiful, inspiring, and so much more. Thanks for a chance to win.
It is so hard to choose they all were so inspiring. My two favorites were the Holiday Pocket mini book and A Fabric and Paper garland. Beautiful, inspiring, and so much more. Thanks for a chance to win.
It is so hard to choose they all were so inspiring. My two favorites were the Holiday Pocket mini book and A Fabric and Paper garland. Beautiful, inspiring, and so much more. Thanks for a chance to win.
It is so hard to choose they all were so inspiring. My two favorites were the Holiday Pocket mini book and A Fabric and Paper garland. Beautiful, inspiring, and so much more. Thanks for a chance to win.