Christmas in July!

 Guess what! It's July 25th!!! 

Christmas Day is only FIVE months away!

Will you be ready?

No time like the present to start planning ahead, 

so here's some of our favorite Chrismas projects to help you get started:

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Tips and Ideas for Using Nested Star Dies

Here are some fun and easy holiday ideas for using the wafer thin dies you probably already have in your stash!!

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Upcycled Vintage Gumball Machine Ornament

Turn ordinary items from your craft stash into a Vintage Gumball Machine ornament!  So easy and so much fun to make.........

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DIY Christmas Candle Holders

DIY Christmas candle holders make great gifts and are easy to make too! I created this cute candy cane stipped candle holder using etchall® dip 'n etch liquid. For the full tutorial on how easy they are to make, click on read more below.

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Waiting for Santa Fairy House

In case you didn't know it, fairies believe in Santa, too! 

This whimsical fairy house is constructed from a real tree stump, and features a tiny scene of miniature treasures. Hopefully the fairy who lives in this charming dwelling has been good!

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How to make Woodslice Snowmen

What to do with a basket of Wood Slices…

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Ideas for Your Elf on the Shelf

Do you love Elf on the Shelf?

Coming up with fun and engaging new scenes for your special Elf can become quite a task, so I've put together some of my favorite ideas that I hope you'll enjoy!

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HANDMADE CHRISTMAS STOCKING GIFT TAGS WITH TUTORIAL VIDEO

Make your own handmade Christmas gift tags this year! 

Why buy gift tags when these cute handmade Christmas stocking gift tags are easy to make?

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Last Minute Holiday Crafts

Special holidays are like birthdays.... you always know when they are, but they have an uncanny way of sneaking up on us.  We are diligently forewarned by commercials we see on T.V. and the quick change of greeting cards displayed in the grocery store, so there's really no excuse to forget, but, if you're like me, you're still scrambling at the last minute looking for ideas for things for the home and/or gifts for neighbors, family and friends. Here are some of our designers' favorite ideas to make your holidays fun, special and Quick'n EZ.  Enjoy!

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Winter Holiday Crafts

Do you have a favorite craft for the holiday season?  Designers from the Arts & Crafts industry are posting their favorites here.  Hope you find lots of inspiration for your holiday home......

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM OUR HOMES TO YOURS!!!!!

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Christmas Crafts!

 THE GIVEAWAY WINNER IS

Shelly Hein-Simmons!!!

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Only 155 days to Christmas!! And only 122 to get ready for decorating after Thanksgiving!!  

No wonder the stores start selling Christmas in July!!

So, here are some ideas to help you get started.  DCC and Robin's Nest design team members received product from the Robin's Nest and Smoothfoam with the challenge to create some fun holiday projects to share with their readers.  You can check out these designer projects by hopping thru the DCC webring and visiting the Robin's Nest blog, or select from the projects featured below.  Don't forget to enter to win a stash of holiday goodies from Robin's Nest and Smoothfoam by commenting here, or on any of the participating blogs. The more often you comment, the more chances you have to win!  The winner will be selected by midnight, July 28th....  Good luck!  

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