On the fifth day of Christmas cards...

On the fifth day of Christmas cards... this beauty from Little Lamb Designs is perfect for those who are looking for a front and back design-- such fun! Save 20% with code JINGLE. https://thepapercottage.printswell.com/view_product/47285/404/Merry_Christmas_Digital_Photo_Card/

On the second day of Christmas Cards!

On the second day of Christmas Cards... we love this ornament card from Take Note Designs. Be Merry says it all! Save 20% with code JINGLE! http://thepapercottage.printswell.com/view_product/46421/404/Be_Merry_Ornament_Flat_Digital_Photo_Card/

The Twelve Cards of Christmas!

Introducing "The Twelve Cards of Christmas" -- every day for the next 12 days, we will choose one of our favorite cards-- just to get your creative juices flowing! Remember to save 20% using code JINGLE! We love this "Jolly Holiday" from Stacy Claire Boyd. Fun, fresh and perfect for that big adorable, big pic!

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Handprint Christmas Tree

This is adorable and so easy to make with your kids. Buy canvas at a craft store, use washable acrylic paint, cut out a star from metallic paper and boom, you've got the perfect holiday art or gift. Thank you to ucreatewithkids.com for this holiday inspiration!

Go Irish iPhone case

This is one of our FAVORITE ways to show your team spirit! 

What a perfect holiday gift for a super-fan. 

Check out our collection of teams plus save $5 on your purchase!

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Holiday card sale

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Can't believe it's holiday time already! Save 15% on our adorable cards thru 11/19 - enjoy!

Funky Trick 0r Treat Pail

Love this! Just in time for Halloween! We have one more left! $55 -- comment if you are interested :)

Crazy for chevron! Chevron stationery

Our favorite pattern this season-- chevron! Below are some of our favorite items-- all available at our online boutique www.papercottage.net. Save 20% when you use code BASICS through 10/31/12.

Inspiration! Eloise party

While having lunch in the city yesterday, we stopped by "Eloise at the Plaza"--  one of our favorite, whimsical spots. This little visit inspired us to share ideas for an Eloise party. Below are party tips, photos from our visit and the perfect party invitation. Enjoy!

Party Tips

Pink, pink everywhere (with a touch of black!)

Pink boas for everyone!

It's a tea party, of course, so serve pink lemonade in pretty tea cups 

Iced cookies - yum!

An Eloise book reading is a must

"Pin the Bow on Eloise" completes the fun

The perfect invitation--- available at www.papercottage.net. Use code BASICS thru 10/31/12 to save 20%.

Gingerbread Haunted Houses!

What a great twist on a holiday classic! Step up your spooky with these creepy gingerbread houses. Use the base of a traditional gingerbread house but decorate with candy corn, ghost marshmallows, black licorice and the colors of this scary season! For more great seasonal cards and stickers, visit us at www.papercottage.net!

Cute Cupcake Party!

One of our favorite parties -- The cupcake party-- so easy and so much fun! The first step-- the invitation. This adorable one is available at our online boutique www.papercottage.net  (save 20% using code BASICS thru 10/31/12).

The star of the party-- 2nd only to the bday girl-- the perfect cupcake! Go mini -- make them yourself or work with  your local bakery. Add fun sprinkles and edible silver balls for more sparkle.

Give each little chef a cupcake apron. After guests arrive, have them put on aprons and get cooking. You can work with them to bake the cupcakes and decorate them, or, for little ones, have cupcakes ready to go and just have icing and fun, colorful decorations (sprinkles, candy, etc.) on the table and let them get to work. This apron is available at zazzle.com

Next-- serve pink strawberry milk with the tasty treats in these fun pink and white striped straws!

Games, games, games! Play pin the cherry on the cupcake-- this game was made from felt and backed with duct tape-- yummy!

Send guests home with a treat-- use these cute boxes to package the girls' cupcakes. Just google "paper cupcake boxes" and you'll have your pick!