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Just wanted to wish everyone a wonderful and restful holiday season! 

I look forward to returning with updates on January 7. See you soon! 

If you're anything like me, you've left all your holiday gifts and projects to the very last minute so for those in the same boat, here's a last minute freebie for you! 

A set of mini patterned bonbons in pretty colours which can be filled with candy and used as small holiday gifts or as festive table-setting favours. You may even choose to simply use them as decorations.

Read on to download your freebies and for instructions on how to construct your bonbons!

For those looking for a spot of bright colour for your gifts these holidays (or for any occasion really) you might want to try these pretties...

Wish a loved one "Peace, Love and... (personalise with your own hand-written wish here!)"

Read on to download your freebies!

I've whipped up this mini 2013 calendar for you to download and print.

As you can see, it clearly flaunts my obsession with all things sweet!

Each month comes on a separate colourful card that you can pin or hang up, use on your desk or carry with you in your bag. 

Use it as a cute little christmas/holiday gift for friends and family, or just keep it for yourself!

Have a sweet new year!

Read on to download your freebie!

Firstly, I want to send out big hugs to all those who sent sweet comments and tweets regarding my new site- it makes me so happy to receive such positive feedback!  It's always a little nerve-wracking when you make such a major change so it's been wonderfully encouraging. You guys rock- Thank-you so much!! xo

Now, onto some holiday goodness...

Down here in Oz we usually celebrate our Christmas in the scorching heat. Our festive season is a flurry of barbecues, pool and beach parties, picnics and warm sunshine... not exactly the typical motifs associated with the holiday season.

So I thought I'd create a series of patterned gift tags in bright colours to reflect a more modern and summery feel for your holiday gifts! If you're interested in trying a slightly less traditional look for your gifts this year, these tags may be for you!

Read on to download your holiday freebies!

Loving the simplicity and elegance of Besotted Brand.

{ via Creature Comforts }

My husband and I are working very hard to get the new site design up and running soon. My sincerest apologies for the long delay!  I also have some brand new holiday freebies waiting patiently in the wings. (I'm reserving these for the new site!) but in the meantime if you want to get in to the holiday mood, check out some of my projects from previous years:

Free Holiday Knit Tags

Free Typographic Gift Tags

Free Holiday Mail Stripes Gift Tag

Free Paper Reindeer Postcard and Tag

Free 'Peace, Love and Reindeer Hugs' gift tags

Free Jumbo Gift Tags

Free Holiday Treat Bag

See more holiday goodness in the Holiday Archives...

I'd like to wish everyone a very happy festive season!! Eat, drink, be merry and all that!

Thank- you all so much for reading my little blog. It's been a wonderful year. Your support means the world to me and is greatly appreciated! :)

I will be taking a break and will return with updates on January 9. Looking forward to getting stuck into some new and exciting projects in the new year!

Anyway, I might just wander off now and sleep for a week.

Toodles.

xoxo amy

I spotted Happy Lab recently at Chadstone Shopping Center and was immediately enticed by the cute packaging and creative store design. Beakers and test tubes filled with colourful candy and chocolate line the walls whilst staff parade around in lab coats. If the sugar doesn't make you happy, the colours surely will. Don't you just love great packaging?

{ photos from Happy Lab and Westfield websites }

So, what has everyone got planned for the holiday break? On the very top of my list are activities that involve minimal thinking and couch appreciation.

We're also looking forward to Sukie's very first trip to the beach and enjoying other dog-friendly excursions. I'm certain there will also be much merriment over various BBQs with friends, regular meltings in the summer heat and excessive chocolate consumption. (I've come to the conclusion that it is impossible to avoid sugar overload during the holidays so this year I'm not even going to try.)

But before I get ahead of myself, there is still much to be done. As usual, I have left everything to the absolute last minute. Next week will be a flurry of gift making, packaging and shopping- oh my.

Anyway, please enjoy these gift tags that I've designed for you- Hope they help you with your last minute gift projects.

Read on to download your freebies!

Currently smiling over these letterpress "Flanno" cards by The Hungry Workshop. (They do some very nice work). You can buy them individually or in a set of four in their online shop.

Oh, and for something more strictly holiday related you might also like their Here's Cheers card.

{ ONE } Moth Pink Paper Lamp by Studio Snowpuppe available from Collected by Tas-ka

{ TWO } Holiday Woodland Owl Ornament from Leif

{ THREE } The cutest coin purse ever from Beci Orpin

{ FOUR } Pretty knitted hat available from Collected by Tas-ka

{ FIVE } This little bunny rabbit may look a lot like novelty soap but is actually a mini resin trinket box to keep your tiny treasures. Comes in lots of candy colours from The Moby Duck

{ SIX } Loving all the illustrations over at Small Adventure at the moment including this Brown Bear Print.

I've personally never hugged a reindeer before but I imagine the experience would be warm and snuggly and definitely worthy of wishing upon loved ones during the holiday season.

So with this concept in mind, I've created these little tags for you to download and use for your holiday gifting.

Read on to download your freebies!

Stripe mohair sweater from J.Crew

Be Optimistic felt badge from Best Made

'Take Shelter' raindrops illustration print by Ashley G

Mini bow shoe clips from No144

Raffia confetti garland from Anthropologie

Bloom Lines pop up cards by Clara von Zweigbergk with Artecnica

Reindeer printed ornament from Pilosale

Tin of popcorn from The Hampton Popcorn Company (via the Kate Spade blog)

Sunglass/eyeglass case from The Zakka

Cute Christmas collection from MOZI.

With the holidays fast approaching, these very cute Chrissy cards designed by Sandra Igbodo from Tea and Ceremony are sure to come in handy!

To be in the running to win this gorgeous set which includes 10 cards each with an individual design:

1. Leave a comment at the end of this post

2. In the 'name' box please include your first name and the first letter of your last name

3. In the 'email' box please include a valid email address.

4. Only one entry per person please!

(And yes, this giveaway is open to International readers also!)

One winner will be randomly selected from the comments. This giveaway will close Friday 18th November at 5pm (Australian EDST).  The winner will be announced the following week.

A huge thanks to Sandra for the giveaway!! Please check out all her other goodies in her online store.

Good luck to all! :)

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. THANKS TO ALL WHO ENTERED!

Snow globe gift tags from Kate Spade. Pretty.

For my final post for the year I thought I would share with you some of the little details of my holiday decorating. In all the insanity, leading up to Christmas, it's nice to immerse myself in the the serenity depicted in these shots and I hope you enjoy them too.

You may recognise this little dove - it's the spring bird card from o-check. This beautiful frame was purchased from Est about a year ago. (Unfortunately, I can't remember the creator's name as I've lost the tag that came along with it).

These nifty white wire fairy lights were purchased from Ikea. They look amazing scattered around the apartment. My only regret is not buying more! The next time I was there they were all sold out.

I bought the larger tree bark votive holder a year ago from Est. The smaller votive was purchased recently from Capital Kitchen. My husband arrived home a couple of days ago carrying the biggest bunch of flowers I have ever seen! This lovely white rose was tied around the base of the arrangement.

This birch tree ornament was also a purchase from Capital Kitchen.

I want to say a huge thank-you to all my readers over this last year. It's been a fantastic journey! I look forward to returning in a couple of weeks time- January 10, 2011 with regular updates. Have a wonderful and happy holiday season everyone!

See you all in the new year! xxoo

{ all images by Amy Moss }

You might remember this little guy from a previous holiday freebie. I've adapted him to include moveable legs, antler and tail to be used either as a decorative tag to adorn your holiday gifts or as part of a playful DIY postcard.

Continue for more pics, instructions and to download your freebies!

01. 'Half a Turkey' handmade Christmas card from make-do

02. Tutorial for paper snowflakes spotted on How About Orange.

03. Sagaform heart bowl and ladle at John Lewis

04. Present bow slipper from Peter Alexander

05. Sequin heart shoe clips from ban.do

06. 'O Christmas Tree' candle from Mozi

07. Christmas stickers from Cox & Cox