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There's something extra special about a beautifully wrapped Christmas present. The paper, the ribbon, the little finishing touches — sometimes the wrapping is almost as exciting as what's inside. Almost. And while I love a good gift tag, I've always thought it was a shame that something so pretty usually ends up in the trash along with the wrapping paper. So, why not make one worth keeping? Using the free vintage-inspired Christmas printables from The Paper Stash No. 001: The

There's just something about old Christmas decorations, isn't there? The slightly faded wrapping paper. The boxes of mismatched ornaments. The glitter that somehow manages to stick around for...ever. And of course, those little paper treasures tucked into drawers because somebody couldn't bear to throw them away. That feeling of discovering something wonderful in a forgotten drawer? It's exactly why I started The Paper Stash. So, What Is The Paper Stash? I'm a firm believer t

Holiday decor can get a little repetitive - piney garland, bottlebrush trees, twinkling lights - you know the drill. That's why when I saw this rustic, magical Sleigh Ride Bells piece from Terrain, I knew I had to add it to my holiday collection. But then, the dreaded price tag - $150! After perusing the web, I was able to track down materials that would give me the same look, with upgraded gold bells, for $100 cheaper. And as my pre-Christmas gift to you, I'm sharing exactly