The holidays are here, and as all the songs suggest, they are supposed to be merry and bright... so lets use some of those sparkly holiday papers, a little foil, maybe some mercury paper acetate and some embellishments, and make some luminaries to add a little cheer and glow to the fireplace mantle, coffee or end tables, or as place markers at your CHristmas Dinner table. 

Do you want to build a snowman?  I do. Christmas parties are happening already, and if you're like me, you'll be hosting at least one or two yourself. I always like to have a little treat to give my guests - especially the little ones, and this year Snowman Season provides a fun way to decorate some really easy treat boxes that will have everyone smiling about when you hand them out.

A caveat: I do realize that the gable boxes are gone from the Annual catalogue and are just about, or soon will be, gone from the clearance rack - but I'm certain many people have a stash of them somewhere in the cupboard gathering dust, and a wonder of what to do with them. I am also certain that you can apply the technique I show here to many of the other packaging products in the catalogue, like I did with the pillow boxes - take the clear acetate cubes for example, or the pizza boxes, cupcake boxes or mini shipping boxes - they will all work well.  Have fun!

This month for the Gentlemen Crafters Design Team Blog Hop I 'm going to share a FREE TUTORIAL from my website with you to make this fun little desk calendar caddy.  Keep a calendar, notepad and pencil handy for when you need one.  No special supplies required - just a sheet of card stock, a scrap of coordinating designer paper and some really good adhesive.