Got your shopping all done? Ready to wrap?
If you forgot gift tags/labels or you just need a few more, I gotcha covered!
Click here and download a few free set! Just print and trim! Easy!!
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Got your shopping all done? Ready to wrap?
If you forgot gift tags/labels or you just need a few more, I gotcha covered!
Click here and download a few free set! Just print and trim! Easy!!
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Happy Saturday! What are your plans for this weekend? Going to do any Christmas shopping? The husband has been working a lot lately, so were gonna get out and enjoy his time off! I think a little date night is in order... and maybe a little shopping too! ;)
Hope you have a cozy couple of days and if you feel like doing a little browsing, check out these fun, Holiday links....
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Hi everyone! Hope you had a great Thanksgiving! I'm super excited to share the 2016 Holiday gift tags to help you pretty up all those packages under the tree! This is my 5th year sharing this Holiday freebie. I just can't believe it! I didn't even realize it until I started writing this post!! It was really fun too look at the previous years and see how much my design style has changed - hopefully for the better! When I look back at the first years design and cringe a little, even though I still get lots of pins & comments about them! :)
Download them below and get to wrapping! The black & gold are always a fan favorite, but there are 4 different color options to choose from! Which one will you pick?
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I know Thanksgiving is in 2 days, but I wanted to show some love to my favorite small shops because small business Saturday is also coming up! (the Saturday after Thanksgiving) Have you started your Christmas shopping yet?
I know we're all gonna go to the mall and the big box stores, but let's not forget the little guys this Holiday season.... or all year long for that matter! ;) Even if you buy just one or two gifts from an independent artist or shop this season, you're making a big impact... we are supporting creative talent, local communities and that money is also going into a family bank account... and not to that super rich CEO! What I also LOVE about a lot of small businesses, they giveback by donating a portion of sales to great causes! Something I plan on doing next year! (just one of several changes that are coming to my little biz!)
This is just a small list of amazing shops:
(I follow most on instagram and have bought from in the past)
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Merry Christmas!! I hope your Holidays are full of LOVE and wonderful memories!!
I also want to say thanks to all the people that supported my little shop this year! I truly appreciate it!! I wish I could give you all a big hug!! :) And to everyone who has supported this blog of mine, thanks! I know I wasn't around much this year, but I really hope to change that! I miss blogging A LOT!! So I'm going to try really hard to get this blog back on track!! I love this blogging & instagram community, and am so grateful for the connections (more like friendships) I've made! Here's to exciting things next year.....
xoxo,
Jess
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Just wanted to give a shout out and say THANK YOU to everyone who has pinned, tweeted or instagramed my gift tags! It seriously makes me so happy to see them in use and I wanted to show a little love to some of the people who have snapped some pics!
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If you've used them, I'd love to see! Make sure to tag me (@creativeindex) in your photos so I can see them and say thanks!
And if you still need a set, check out the links below... and get to wrapping! You only have a few days left!! ;)
2015 Tags // 2014 Tags // 2013 Tags
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Hello there! I know things have been pretty quiet around here... I'm happy to be back, sharing this years set of FREE printable gift tags! Since it's almost time to start wrapping, how about a little help to make your gifts a little more festive!
The tags are available in 3 color options.... because it's good to have options! ;)
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I really wasn't planning on doing any roundups, but then I figured why not! Plus I figured it might help the Mr. out a little bit. ;) This year we have a very low budget for gifts and to be honest, there really isn't anything that I really want/need. I just like spending time with my little family.
I've also been seeing so many great Holiday links floating around the interwebs. So I've rounded up a few of my favorites! Really, there are so many great ones so make sure to stop and can give these bloggers some love!
+ So many printable tags! Just a few of my faves... besides mine ;) woodland // watercolor // ornaments // simple
+ Need a new Christmas tree skirt? This DIY is super easy & cute!
+ Love this ornament branch! And this pine cone version is pretty cute too!
+ If you love yarn and have some patience, this pom pom wreath is pretty cute!
+ Add a little something extra to those packages with this mini ornament cluster.
+ A nostalgic Christmas village with a fresh, modern twist.
+ How to tie the perfect bow!
+ Star light, start bright Christmas wrapping idea.
+ This washi tape Christmas tree would be so cute in an office or kids room!
+ Pipe cleaner Christmas tree cards! Adorable for kids to make!
+ Twine (or yarn) wrapped trees! Another easy DIY!
+ Make your desktop festive! calm & bright // leaves & berries // fa la la la
Feel free to leave a link in the comments if you have a great DIY to share! :)
Have great weekend!
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Let's make those iPhone's happy and festive! I took a few of my favorite patterns from the Holiday tags and made some wallpapers for your phones. Click the links below and make your phones merry! ;)
BLACK & GOLD
WHIMSICAL
REMINDER:
Free for PERSONAL USE ONLY. Not for sale or commercial use. Feel free to share on your blog or social media, but please give credit and link directly to this post and NOT the downloadable file. If you have any issues/questions, please contact me. Thanks! :)
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Hello there! Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! I'm super excited to share the 2014 Holiday gift tags to help you pretty up all those parcels under the tree! Just print them out (I would suggest a heavy cardstock), trim to size using scissors or an xacto and string with some pretty twine.
Download them below and get to wrapping! The black & gold are my favorite, but there are 3 different color options to choose from! I'd love to know your favorite! If you need even more options or feel like mixing & matching, check out last years right here!
If you end up using them, take a snapshot and instagram it! Make sure to tag me or use the hashtag #creativeindex, so I can see! Enjoy and happy wrapping! xo
Just a little FYI - each set is 3 pages. If you don't think you're going to need all those tags, or maybe you want some of one color and some from another, you can totally just print out the page or two that you want to use! No need to waste paper or ink! You can usually find a "page range" option when you open your print window.
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TERMS & CONDITIONS:
Free for PERSONAL USE ONLY. Printables cannot be used for commercial use or edited and redistributed. Feel free to share this printable on your blog or social media, but please give credit and link directly to this post and NOT the downloadable file. Print results may vary depending on your printer and type of paper being used. If you have any issues/questions, please contact me. Thanks! :)
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Hey everyone! Can you believe Christmas is next week?! I still have lots of wrapping to do, Christmas music to listen too, cookies to eat and the magic of the Season to enjoy! I'm over at She Inspires today sharing my fave things about Christmas!
Head on over, say hi and see why I love this time of year so much!
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A simple quote that says it all. Let's not forget the true meaning and magic of the season!
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Hey guys! Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Since we're in the season of giving, and Christmas is right around the corner, I’m sharing some festive Holiday gift tags to help pretty up all those gifts under the tree. Just print them on a heavy cardstock, trim to size and string with some pretty ribbon. You could also write a message on the back for a more personal touch.
Download them below (there are 2 different color options!) and get to wrapping! If you end up using them, take a snapshot and email it to me or just instagram it! Make sure to tag me or use the hashtag #creativeindex, so I can see! Enjoy! xo
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TERMS & CONDITIONS:
Free for PERSONAL USE ONLY. They can NOT be used for or commercial use or edited and redistributed. Feel free to share this printable on social media, but please give credit and link directly to this post and NOT the downloadable file. Print results may vary depending on your printer and type of paper being used. If you have any issues/questions, please contact me. Thanks! :)
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Guys, Thanksgiving is in a few days! Where the heck did this month/year go?! The days just seem to go by so fast the older I get. Does anyone else feel like that? Since turkey day is just days away, I thought I'd put together a little collection of beautiful table setting ideas. If you like subtle and simple or tons of glam, hopefully these ideas will spark some inspiration and help make your Thanksgiving spread memorable.
SEE MORE PHOTOS:
Gold & Glittered // Autumn Inspired // Simple & Modern // Leafy & Colorful // Country White
MORE THANKSGIVING LINKS:
+ Last-minute Thanksgiving recipe ideas.
+ Are you Gluten-Free? Check out this roundup of recipes.
+ Download a "Give Thanks" print for your walls or table display.
+ Comfy, cozy and chic Thanksgiving outfit ideas.
+ What to do with all those leftovers?!
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Holiday cheer in a glass!
If you're looking for a fun and festive cocktail, I'm sure any one of these will have your guests overjoyed with delight!
Don't they look tasty? What's your favorite Holiday drink?
Have a try: Candy Cane Martini // Eggnog Martini // Winter Sun Cocktail // Merry Cranberry Margarita // Pomegranate Vanilla Sangria
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Okay, can you believe Christmas is next week?! Geez louise, where has this year gone?
If you're still in need of a few gifts for family/friends/neighbors/co-workers,
you can’t go wrong with making something yummy! A lot of love and care goes into handmade gifts, so I've rounded up a few that look easy and delicious! So grab your ingredients and get to it!
So tell me, do you still have shopping to do? Are you all done? How do you feel about making homemade gifts?
Get the recipe: Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites // Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Cookies // Vanilla Orange Candied Cranberries // Gingerbread Biscotti // Nutella Truffles // White Chocolate Can-Pistachio Bark
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Happy Wednesday, friends! You're in for a yummy treat today. I'm so excited to have Emily from The Best of this Life here sharing one of her gluten-free recipes. I absolutely love her an her blog! Her sweet soul and love for her family make me proud to call her a friend. Take it away Emily....
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Before I get ahead of myself, I'm Emily from The Best of this Life. Jessica asked me to create a holiday post for you, her lovely readers. I thought that sharing a family cookie recipe with you all would be the best I could offer! So Little A. and I made up a big batch of these last week, as to show you just how much fun they can be.
GLUTEN-FREE GINGERBREAD COOKIES
makes 36 large cookies
I hope you enjoy these cookies as much as we do! Wishing you and yours a lovely holiday season filled with laughter, wonderment and every good thing.
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Thanks so much Emily! They look so yummy! Gingerbread cookies are one of my faves!
And your little guy is too cute! Look at those cheeks!
Now head on over to The Best of this Life and say hello! You are going to adore this girl! :)
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Christmas is a season that brings many traditions. Among them; watching Little Women, walking around Downtown Ottawa to see all the bright lights, decorating our home, and doing lots of holiday baking. Gingerbread cookies are a classic and everyone enjoys making them and eating them. I love the way our house smells while they are baking, I love that you can bite into one three days later and it tastes even more delicious than straight out of the oven. You can even poke a hole in the top of one of your men before they bake, so afterwards you can string some baking twine through and make a Christmas ornament!
Before I get ahead of myself, I'm Emily from The Best of this Life. Jessica asked me to create a holiday post for you, her lovely readers. I thought that sharing a family cookie recipe with you all would be the best I could offer! So Little A. and I made up a big batch of these last week, as to show you just how much fun they can be.
This recipe is gluten-free and can also be made dairy-free by using margarine instead of butter. With all the parties around the holidays, it's nice to offer some allergen-free options for guests. How you decorate them is up to you! I've made an icing glaze before, with coconut oil and icing sugar, which was quite nice. This time around, I made a simple butter cream frosting and sprinkled some Christmas-colored sprinkles on top.
GLUTEN-FREE GINGERBREAD COOKIES
makes 36 large cookies
- In a large bowl, combine all flour, spices, baking soda and salt. Whisk together.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar together. Then add in the molasses, egg and maple syrup.
- Begin adding the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients bowl in increments. Stir as you go, creating the dough. When it's all combined, you will have a moist dough.
- Separate the dough into two balls. Cover with wax paper and refrigerate for 1h30.
- Remove dough from fridge. Dust a clean working surface with gluten-free flour and your rolling pin as well. Roll dough to 1/2 inch thick. Begin cutting out the cookies with selected cookie cutters.
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Place cookies on no-stick baking sheet (or use parchment paper) and bake in the oven for 12 minutes.
- Cool completely before icing and decorating.
I hope you enjoy these cookies as much as we do! Wishing you and yours a lovely holiday season filled with laughter, wonderment and every good thing.
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Thanks so much Emily! They look so yummy! Gingerbread cookies are one of my faves!
And your little guy is too cute! Look at those cheeks!
Now head on over to The Best of this Life and say hello! You are going to adore this girl! :)
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It's that time of the year! Time to start wrapping all those presents! One of my favorite things about Christmas is gift wrapping. I know a lot of people dread the task, but I get so much joy out of making them look nice and pretty.
I rounded up a few of my favorite ideas that are simple and fun! This year I'm loving simple kraft/white paper with a red or black ribbon. With a cute tag of course! ;)
So grab your supplies and get going! Do you have any favorite gift wrapping ideas?
PS: Tomorrow I have a special guest sharing a yummy GF gingerbread cookie recipe! So make sure you stop back and share some love! :)
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