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July is almost at an end! How did that happen?

So, have you been planning away? (I’m leading the whole campaign and I feel like I haven’t done a thing… so don’t feel bad if the answer’s no.)

Well, I do have some more ideas. (I always seem to have lots of ideas.) And I love to share! So here are some final thoughts to wrap up “Christmas in July.”

• If you haven’t already done so, make a list and check it twice. Keep it in a safe place where you won’t loose track of it.
• Go to the library and check out a slew of Christmas craft books. Chances are you’ll have your pick of the best, since it’s only July.
• Set a weekly goal for the next several weeks. Something like “I will knit a little bit every weeknight” or “I will stamp ten cards a week.” Reward yourself with chocolate.
• Skip the stamps and ink and make your own photo-card from digital supplies.
• When all else fails and you find you can’t have a “Homemade Christmas,” do your shopping on Etsy. (Be sure to start early so you don’t give a seller a panic-attack.)

As for ideas on what you can make, here are a few:

• Hand-stamped Cards (think “stationary set”)
• Food Baskets (think “an ensemble from Trader Joe’s“)
• Spa-like Delights (think “homemade bath salts”)
• Something Knitted (think “quick and easy scarf”)
• Homey Candles (think of the lovely smells)
• Altered Items (think “cheap picture frames”)
• Family Calendars (think of those new SU! clipboards)
• Mini-Albums (think “Grandma’s Brag Book in Basic Grey”)

I could go on… but that’s a good start.

So what are you waiting for? There are only 150 days until Christmas! Let’s get crafty.