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Monogrammed Notecards

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I’ve been looking for some great gifts for all the women in my life, but also don’t want to spend hundreds over the holidays. One Bag Nation is participating in a Holidays By Hand blog ring, and this post on using scrapbook paper to create gorgeous monogrammed notecards struck me immediately! I’ve already started grabbing great scrapbook papers out of my stash, and I’m going to mount them to simple white cardstock (what scrapbooker doesn’t have pounds of it laying around?).

Instead of monogramming the cards, however, I’ve got some great word stamps that say things like “love” and “cute” and “simple” and such, and I’m going to use those. And for the newly married couples? I have an ADORABLE “Mr & Mrs.” stamp!!!

If you follow my lead and craft up some of these cards, consider posting them to the Craft Gossip Flickr pool and tag them recyled – I love to feature your projects here!

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Add a Splash of Joy to Your Crafts with The Big Book of Happy Crafts

If you love filling your home with color, personality, and handmade charm, then The Big Book of Happy Crafts by Lucia Mallea is going to be your new favorite creative companion. This book is an absolute celebration of cheerful DIY, packed with 24 vibrant and joyful projects designed to spark your imagination and make your space a little brighter.

Lucia Mallea brings her signature style—bold, colorful, and totally fun—to every project, from paper flower arrangements and party décor to custom accessories and playful home accents. The instructions are easy to follow, even for beginner crafters, and the materials are accessible—think paper, craft tools, and glitter (because yes, everything’s better with glitter).

What makes this book especially fun for those of us who love thrifting and upcycling is how effortlessly it encourages you to reimagine simple supplies into something magical. Whether you’re decorating for a celebration or just want your daily surroundings to feel a little more fun, this book offers creative ways to craft with joy.

It’s also a great reminder that crafting doesn’t have to be complicated to be meaningful—it just has to make you smile. And The Big Book of Happy Crafts does exactly that.

Shellie