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DIY Christmas Treat Bags: Easy Holiday Craft Tutorial

DIY Christmas Treat Bags: Easy Holiday Craft Tutorial

Posted on by Sandi Nagel

I just shared a new blog post featuring one of my favorite easy holiday craft projects — DIY Christmas treat bags made with items you may already have in your stash.

This post goes hand in hand with a new how-to video on my YouTube channel, where I walk you through the entire process step by step, from creating dimensional number tags to assembling festive treat bags that are perfect for gifting.

If you enjoy simple, cozy paper crafts, I’d love for you to watch the video, give it a thumbs up, and subscribe so you don’t miss future tutorials. Your support truly helps the channel grow.

✨ Blog link and video are in my bio
💬 Let me know in the comments if you enjoy projects like this or what kind of craft you’d like to see next

Thank you so much for being here and sharing your creative time with me.

#DIYChristmas, #HolidayCrafts, #ChristmasCraftIdeas, #PaperCraftTutorial, #DIYGiftIdeas, #CraftWithMe, #HolidayDIY, #HandmadeChristmas, #CraftingCommunity

Gift-Wrapping Ideas You Can Use Right Now

Gift-Wrapping Ideas You Can Use Right Now

Posted on by Sandi Nagel

Today I’m shariing a few of my favorite gift-wrapping ideas — the kind that feel simple, soft, and handmade. If you love cozy textures, pretty ribbons, and that little vintage touch, you’ll enjoy this one.

Everything I used was either from my stash or leftover scraps, and I promise the process is super simple. A layered ribbon here, a handmade tag there, and suddenly your gift looks like something out of a boutique.

The full tutorial is now on my blog if you want to take a look.

#christmas #giftwrapping #ideas #2025 #decor8yourlife

Cyber Week at Decor8yourlife: Extended Savings on Digitals, Paper Packs, and Handmade Gifts

Cyber Week at Decor8yourlife: Extended Savings on Digitals, Paper Packs, and Handmade Gifts

Posted on by Sandi Nagel

💗I decided to stretch Cyber Monday into a full Cyber Week for anyone who was caught up in the holiday rush. If you missed the sale earlier, you still have time to peek around the shop and enjoy the deals.

Digital papers are $1.49, cabochons are 50 cents, paper packs are 40% off, handmade gifts are 60% off, and there are little surprises tucked in throughout the store.

I hope this helps you stock up for your winter projects and gives you a little extra room to create. Thanks for being here and for supporting my small business during the busiest time of the year. 💗

#decor8yourlife #papercraftingcommunity #scrapbookpapers #shabbychiccrafts #junkjournalsupplies #journalmaking #digitalscrapbookpaper #craftyshopper #craftersale #handmadegiftsideas #cyberweeksale #etsysellersofinstagram #smallbusinesslove

Cyber Monday at Decor8yourlife Begins Now: $1.49 Digitals, 50¢ Cabochons, and One-Day-Only Craft Deals

Cyber Monday at Decor8yourlife Begins Now: $1.49 Digitals, 50¢ Cabochons, and One-Day-Only Craft Deals

Posted on by Sandi Nagel

Cyber Monday is our 24-hour stash-builder day 🎄✨

If you’ve been waiting to load up on digitals and little craft treasures, this is the one. For ONE DAY ONLY:

• All digitals are $1.49
• Cabochons are 50¢
• Paper packs are 40% off
• Handmade gifts are 60% off
…plus extra goodies sprinkled all over the shop.

This is such a good time to grab papers, ephemera, and embellishments for holiday projects — or to stock up for cozy crafting after the season slows down.

I’d love to know:
Are you shopping Cyber Monday for your stash, or for gift-making?
Tell me below 👇 I’m always inspired by what you’re working on.

#cybermondaysale #digitaljunkjournal #craftsupplies #shabbychiccrafts #decor8yourlife

Black Friday Sale at Decor8yourlife Starts Now: Up to 50% Off Handmade Gifts and Craft Supplies

Black Friday Sale at Decor8yourlife Starts Now: Up to 50% Off Handmade Gifts and Craft Supplies

Posted on by Sandi Nagel

If you’re in your handmade-gift era right now, this is your sign. 💙

These little beaded pens and bookmarks are so easy to make, and honestly one of my favorite “use your stash” projects for the holidays. A few beads, a charm, maybe a tassel or pom-pom, and you’ve got a gift that feels personal without taking forever.

I pulled together some simple winter-blue ideas using supplies from Decor8yourlife so you can see how fast these come together. Perfect for:
• stocking stuffers
• teacher gifts
• craft-fair add-ons
• journal and planner buddies
• “just because” happy mail

And since Black Friday week is here, it’s a great time to stock up on bead packs, charms, beadable pens, keychain bits, and bookmark bases if you want to make a bunch for friends and family.

#beadedpens #beadablepens #craftsupplies #handmadegifts #diygifts #junkjournalcommunity #planneraccessories #holidaycrafting #smallbusinessfinds #decor8yourlife

Black Friday & Cyber Monday at Decor8yourlife 🎀 (Etsy + Website Deals)

Black Friday & Cyber Monday at Decor8yourlife 🎀 (Etsy + Website Deals)

Posted on by Sandi Nagel

Black Friday starts Nov 24 and we’re keeping it simple: half off everything on Etsy and on Decor8yourlife.com through Sunday 11:59 PM CT.

Then Monday gets even better with doorbusters—$1.49 digitals, 40% off paper packs, $0.50 cabochons, half off beads/charms/beadables, $0.99 adhesives, and 60% off brooches, buttons, and handmade.

Quantities are limited—peek now and check out when the doors open.

#blackfriday2025 #blackfridaycraftsupplies #cybermondaysales #cybermonday2025

How a Perpetual Calendar Turned into a Birthday Card - Project Share

How a Perpetual Calendar Turned into a Birthday Card – Project Share

Posted on by Sandi Nagel

Turning a forgotten project into something brand new always feels good… but this one feels extra special. 💖

Remember the perpetual calendar I made with all the monthly tags? I took it apart and turned every tag into a handmade birthday card that will be donated to a local church for their monthly birthday celebrations. 🥹🎂

In the tutorial I’m sharing how I:
• turned the calendar tags into card fronts
• used simple pastel mats for a clean, finished look
• added a pretty punched border for that “inlaid” frame
• used fun foam for budget-friendly dimension

It’s a sweet mix of use your stash + make something that makes someone’s day.

Would you repurpose an old project like this? Or would you keep the calendar as is?

Christmas Scrapbook Paper Collections to Stock Up on During Our Pre-Black Friday Sale

Christmas Scrapbook Paper Collections to Stock Up on During Our Pre-Black Friday Sale

Posted on by Sandi Nagel

Time is ticking… are you crafting your Christmas memories yet? ⏰✨

This shabby chic card started with my “Once Upon a Christmas” paper collection – soft florals, vintage clock, snowy edges – and then I just kept layering lace, pearls and tiny details until it felt like a little story on the page.

I love using clock images for holiday projects… it’s like reminding myself to slow down and actually enjoy the season instead of rushing through it. 🕊️

❓Question for you: are you team “start early and savor it” or “last-minute holiday crafting hero”? Tell me in the comments – no judgment either way.

If this style makes your crafty heart happy, you’ll find the Once Upon a Christmas collection (and more winter papers) waiting on my website – perfect for cards, junk journals and mini albums all season long.

#decor8yourlife #onceuponachristmas #shabbychicchristmas #vintagechristmas #christmascardmaking #scrapbookpaper #junkjournal #junkjournalideas #minialbum #papercrafting #cardmakersofinstagram #christmascrafts #handmadecard #scrapbooklayout #craftycommunity

Early Black Friday Starts Now

Early Black Friday Starts Now

Posted on by Sandi Nagel

Early Black Friday is live 💖
• 25% off papers (digital + printed)
• 35% off metal dies
• 25% off brooches
• 15% off appliques, handmade gifts & bows, adhesives
• 15% off beads & charms
No code needed. Limited quantities and many items won’t restock—grab your favorites now and tag me @Decor8yourlife so I can see what you make. #BlackFridaySale #CraftSale #ScrapbookSupplies #ShabbyChicCrafts #Decor8yourlife