QRistmas Wrapping Paper

Are people still hyped up about the whole QR code craze?

Well, either way, this wrapping paper is pretty sweet.

via DesignBoom

Thanks to Devon Rohr for the find!

Christmas Decorating on a Budget

It's hard to get excited about decorating for Christmas when you live in a small, urban apartment with a roommate... while also living on a budget. However, the designer/crafter in me couldn't resist incorporating some holiday flare into my humble abode. Here are a few ways that I decorated without breaking the bank. I also have some ideas for extra craft projects listed below.

Garland - borrowed

Candle Sticks and Holders - borrowed

Mini Tree - $5 (Ben Franklin)

Silver Balls - $1 (Target)

Small Knit Stockings - $3 each (Target)

Red Basket - borrowed

Pine Cones - FREE

Vintage Tool Box - $8 (Williamsburg Antique Store)

White Spray Paint - $5

Linens & Red Napkins - borrowed

Wine Bottle - reused

Ball Jars - reused

Holly Sprout - FREE

TOTAL COST - $25

A few other craft projects that I have in mind:

• Create hand-drawn designs on red & green tea towels (Bleach Pen Idea from Design*Sponge Home).
• Use an old shutter to create a holiday card holder (similar to this magazine rack).
• Embellish my gift wrapping with free printable tags like these from My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia.
• Make another string of garland using green yarn and pages from old novels.
• Construct my own advent calendar (here are a bunch of great ideas from Creature Comforts).