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Giveaway: Vintage Hip Christmas Crafts e-Book

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Vintage Hip Christmas Crafts: 9 step-by-step tutorials for layouts, decor, gifts, and more by Margie Romney-Aslett and daughters Megan and Brooke.

Choose your own crafting adventure! Whether you’re trying to get crafty between batches of cookies or you’ve got a whole weekend to revel in your creativity, we’ve got the Christmas project for you! Crafting rockstar Margie Romney-Aslett and her daughters, Brooke and Megan, have pulled together nine totally glitter-tastic ideas in Ella Publishing Co.’s latest eBook, Vintage Hip Christmas Crafts: 9 step-by-step layouts, gifts, décor and more. Put on your favorite Christmas album, brew up a mug of cocoa, and pick your crafting poison.
Ella Publishing is letting me give away a copy of this e-book to one lucky winner! Here’s how to enter:

Leave a comment below, telling me if you plan to do any Christmas crafting this year, either for decor or handmade gifts.

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1. Follow Craft Gossip on Twitter and tweet this: ” Ella e-book  Giveaway on @CraftGossip Gossip!! http://tinyurl.com/ygwvqss” Then leave a link to your twitter profile in the comments for another entry.

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3. If you have a blog, blog about this giveaway and leave a link in the comments to your post.

Entries will close next Thursday December 10th, midnight PST. Winner announced Friday December 11th. When commenting please provide a valid e-mail address in the field provided so that we can contact you if you are the lucky winner.

And if you’re in a rush to get your Christmas crafting on, Ella is also offering my readers a 25% discount off the e-book! Use code CRAFTY09 at checkout. The code is valid through 12/13, and is good ONLY on this title. Click here to purchase the e-book.

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  1. I’m doing both. I actually have a pretty long to do list, that keeps getting longer every time I see something cool on the internet. I’ll never finish it all in time. I never do.

  8. Hi from NSW Australia. I am in the midst of making many things. I have just finished and sent off my scrapbooked cards which i am very proud of. I have also been making santa style clothes for 2 neices and a new wallhanging for our bedroom. I have made the pud and today will make the first cake with a few more to make as gifts. Yes very busy but loving every crafting minute. Merry Christmas to all.

  9. Usually I make some type of scrapbooks as gifts but unfortunately this year I am not. All of my stuff is currently boxed up and moved to a new room. I am still in the process of unpacking so I decided not to put the pressure on myself to complete anything this year. But I can’t wait to get back to scrapbooking after the first of the year!

  11. I am doing both, but finding it hard to get the gifts done with four little inquiring minds peeking over my shoulder 🙂

  12. No plans yet. I’m having a surprise party for my Mom tomorrow………..hopefully after that I can think Christmas.

  13. i am crafting for my family and one friend
    i have been quite busy with my granddaughters’ present, it’s a doll her size and 5 costumes, most with wings, to match hers’. i have hers’ made, now i have to make the doll and matching costumes. it’s something this 3 yr old sweetie has asked for. avery fells that grandma zhazha can do anything… it’s something very hard to live up to….but i keep trying.

  14. My crafting plans this year include Christmas cards, a daily journal for the month of December, and cards, handmade journals and an altered canvas for gifts 🙂

  17. Hi
    I will attempt to create our Christmas cards and thank you notes. I will also FINISH some quilts that I started
    🙂
    Cheers
    Catie

  18. I am quite sure I will be in my sewing room from now until Christmas. i am making everything from the gifts to the gift wrap but I am sure I will not have time to bake. I sure hope someone makes me Christmas cookies.

  19. I am making Christmas cards as we speak. I don’t know how many I’ll actually finish in time, but I’m having fun making them!

    Tiffany

  20. I’m not doing as much crafting as usual, but am doing some little Christmas angel dolls that combine both crafting AND decor in one project.

  24. I’m making 100 cards for friends and family and Christmas tree ornaments for 35 friends…and only half done so far!!!!

  25. Tis the season for crafting…..Of course, I’ll be doing both. My daughter who is very creative in her own right will also be crafting…. Trying new things for decor…
    Thanks for the give away… : )

  27. I always make our Christmas cards. I also plan on making crocheted snowflakes, some polymer clay earrings, and maybe a couple of scarves.

  34. So far my crafting has been limited to a few simple ornaments and some Christmas tags. I hope to have a chance to make a few special handmade Christmas cards.

  38. I’ve made four special christmas boots (stockings, but cut in highwayman’s boot shape, and stuffed at the foot end; decorated to the nth degree – they are gorgeous, if I do say so myself). If I’ve got time I’ll make three more. Would love to win this e-book (one of the only a few Ella e-books I don’t own already). Thanks!

  41. My Christmas are allways handmade and if you see my blog you can see it 🙂 We made gifts (something “secret” I’m embroidery) and Xmas decor with the kids.

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Have you read?

Printable Stickers for Journals and Planners – Self Care

There comes a point in life — usually somewhere between school drop-offs, aging parents, work deadlines, and wondering what’s for dinner again — where “self-care” stops being trendy and starts being necessary.

And no, I don’t mean booking a luxury spa weekend (although if that happens, I’m not saying no). I mean the quiet kind of self-care. The kind you pencil into the margins of your planner. The kind that says:

Early night.
 Drink water.
 Cancel plans.
 Rest.

For instant peel-and-stick results, use printable sticker paper. Just print, cut, and add directly to your journal or planner — no glue, no mess.

That’s exactly why I created these Self Care Printable Stickers for Journals and Planners — gentle reminders you can print at home, cut in one sitting, and keep tucked in a little envelope ready to add to your pages whenever life feels full.

These mini self-care journal stickers are perfect for A6 planners, Hobonichi Weeks, ring planners, bullet journals, and gratitude diaries.

What’s Included in the Self Care Sticker Sheets?

This printable series includes:

Gentle Reminder Word Stickers

Slim labels designed to tuck beside your handwriting:

  • Rest 
  • Breathe 
  • Slow Down 
  • Drink Water 
  • Early Night 
  • Me Time 
  • Digital Detox 
  • Reset 
  • Pause 
  • Gentle Day 
  • No Is Enough 

These are small, mini planner-friendly, and easy to add without overwhelming your layout.

Cozy Self Care Icons

Soft watercolor mini illustrations including:

  • Water bottles 
  • Meditation poses 
  • Bath tubs 
  • Candles 
  • Herbal tea mugs 
  • Cozy blankets 
  • Books 
  • Skincare bottles 
  • Plants 
  • Slippers 

They’re subtle, calm, and designed for women who love journaling but don’t want anything loud or “fitness bro” inspired. Just gentle, grown-up self-care.

Emotional Check-In Quotes

These are some of my favorites because they feel real:

  • You are worthy of rest 
  • It’s okay to recharge 
  • Boundaries are healthy 
  • Choose yourself 
  • Progress over perfection 
  • Give yourself grace 
  • Quiet Evening 
  • Cancelled Plans 

These pair beautifully with gratitude logs and weekly reflections.

How to Print Your Self Care Stickers

Printing these is simple and budget-friendly.

Step 1: Use good quality paper.
 For a sticker feel, use matte sticker paper. For journaling on a budget, plain white paper works perfectly.

Step 2: Set your printer to high quality.
 These are watercolor-style designs, so high print quality keeps the colors soft and crisp.

Step 3: Keep the background white.
 All sheets are designed with a pure white background so they print cleanly and don’t waste ink.

How to Cut and Store Your Mini Stickers

Here’s my favorite little routine:

  • Print the sheet 
  • Put the kettle on 
  • Sit down with scissors 
  • Cut everything in one go 

Each sticker has a clear dashed cut line, so they’re easy to trim neatly.

Then I pop them into:

  • A small zip pouch 
  • An envelope inside my planner 
  • Or a little tin in my craft drawer 

That way they’re ready when I’m planning my week.

How to Use Self Care Stickers in Your Planner

These stickers aren’t meant to fill every square. They’re meant to support your day.

Here are some easy ways to use them:

In Weekly Spreads

Add “Gentle Day” on a packed Thursday.
 Stick “Early Night” next to a long Wednesday.

In Gratitude Journals

Place a small candle or tea mug sticker next to an entry about quiet time.

In Mood Tracking Pages

Use “Low Energy” or “Reset” as visual markers.

In Daily Logs

Write your plans, then add:

  • A water bottle next to hydration goals 
  • A meditation icon beside morning routine 
  • A bath sticker on a Sunday 

Just a tiny visual cue makes it feel intentional.

Why Self Care Stickers Work So Well in Journaling

Because when it’s written down, it feels valid.

A sticker that says “You are allowed to say no” on a Tuesday when you cancel dinner plans? That’s not decoration. That’s reinforcement.

For many of us — especially in our 40s, 50s and beyond — self-care isn’t indulgence. It’s maintenance. It’s energy management. It’s protecting our peace.

And sometimes, it starts with something as small as a little watercolor sticker that says: