While fooling around with Christmas paper patterns, trying to find a neat new way to make a Christmas Star... I found a really beautiful design for a holiday wreath that can double as a tree-topper, too!

Christine Urias has been busy - making some amazing sample books using the QuicKutz Christmas Album Gift Set & Accessories! On Scraptime's Episode 430 she takes a walk through the gift set dies then takes a tour of the accessories for a full picture of the possibilities. The best part comes at the end, when she lets us peek inside her Christmas mini books!

Check out the podcast for some real inspiration...  and find her books on display at the store until Christmas.

Martha Stewart has a really fabulous spotlight on paper creations for Christmas - easy to make and a great way of using the cards you've saved from Christmas past! Follow the steps to combine recycled card designs with funky scrapbook paper and it's a recipe for fun, wonderfully textured decorations great to light up the spirit in any room during the holidays!

Here's the link - I've been working on these since I found the article... and even the kids can do it!
http://www.marthastewart.com/article/recycled-crafts