Wednesday, July 31, 2019

First things first ... taking time to think about Christmas 2019

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As we finish off Christmas in July, it seems the perfect time to make some plans as to how we want things to look come December 1.  I fou...
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Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Simple banner display for Christmas cards

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Photo from Kristyn at Lil' Luna   What do you do with your incoming Christmas cards as the holiday season arrives each year?  We ge...
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Monday, July 29, 2019

A pretty little photo bookmark to make

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Photo from Crafts Unleashed Here is a sweet little project that would make a lovely gift for grandparents: Photo ribbon bookmarks from...
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Sunday, July 28, 2019

There will always be a Christmas

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For Sundays during Christmas in July, I've been featuring newly discovered vintage Christmas cards with motifs that include churches....
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Saturday, July 27, 2019

Memory games -- a great Christmas gift for young children

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Photo by Kelly at Live Laugh Rowe Can't we all use more creative ideas as gifts for kids?  I know that I can!  And sometimes when ...
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Friday, July 26, 2019

A lovely decorating idea ... why not gather the supplies this summer?

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Photo by Laura at Finding Home Farms This Snow Globe Village Centerpiece   by Laura at Finding Home Farms is one of the prettiest cent...
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Thursday, July 25, 2019

Let's celebrate Christmas in July with a cookie!

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Photo and recipe from Jamie Cooks It Up! It's high time, I think, for one last recipe, and what better day to try out a new Christm...
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Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Christmas in July at my Etsy shop

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Hi, everyone!  To celebrate Christmas in July even more, I'm running a special sale at my Etsy shop, A New Hampshire Attic ! Selecte...
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Tuesday, July 23, 2019

An Etsy shop you really should visit ... and a gift idea!

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Above is a somewhat blurry photo of a lucite trivet with cross-stitch insert that I made for my tea-loving daughter one time.  I want to ...
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Monday, July 22, 2019

An easy gift to sew for kids

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I mentioned this pattern last year in one of my December posts, but decided to share it again since it is so quick and easy.   (I hope th...
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Sunday, July 21, 2019

"Christmas Joy" -- another pretty vintage card

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Here is yet another vintage Christmas card featuring a church motif.  This one is from the 1950s or maybe the very early 1960s.  I love i...
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Saturday, July 20, 2019

A festive ice cream flavor to try!

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Photo from Craftstorming What could be more perfect for Christmas in July than homemade ice cream?  Here's one of the most festive ...
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Friday, July 19, 2019

Crocheted scarf for kids

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I thought for sure I had posted about this scarf before, but I have not, apparently.  So right now, in July, would be a good time to whip...
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Thursday, July 18, 2019

Two pretty vintage Christmas cards

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As I've been sorting through items for my Etsy shop, A New Hampshire Attic ,  I recently came upon two pretty, classic vintage Christ...
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Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Sweet little wooden sled ornaments to craft

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Photo from Clean & Scentsible Time for another craft, since the popsicle sticks and paint are likely still out from the last projec...
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Tuesday, July 16, 2019

Simple mini cookbook

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This simple little cookbook, with just a single category of recipes, might be the perfect thing to make for a stocking stuffer or include...
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Monday, July 15, 2019

Mini Pallet Sign Ornaments from The Crafted Sparrow

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Photo from The Crafted Sparrow Popsicle stick crafts are absolutely perfect for Christmas in July!  Kids enjoy working with this simple...
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Sunday, July 14, 2019

An unusual and lovely vintage card

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This card is so unusual!  I've never seen one just like it before.  There's a scene inside the house -- a snowy windowpane, frame...
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Saturday, July 13, 2019

An idea for a kitchen gift: Easy Salted Caramel Fudge

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Photo from Something Swanky Here's an easy fudge recipe to try out on your family now.  If they like it, you can file this one away...
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Friday, July 12, 2019

Time for a fun Christmas poem!

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I found this one in the 1957 Christmas issue of Ideals magazine.  The poem's author shares how she knew what season it was just ...
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