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Sewing Patterns eBook as a welcome gift.  I’m thinking of trying my hand at a couple of these for holiday gifts.  Don’t look at me like that.  I only sewed my thumb into the fabric once!  Geez!

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Then, there’s Home Depot Pro, this emailer used to be only for the contractors and such.  Now WE can get the same discounts, early alerts and enterance to sales, and special coupons.   The Todd saved a bundle on drywall and 4×4s during their last Pro Sale. Hurray for the amateurs!  Sign up here for your goodies. 

And, last but not least, The Home Depot Home Improver Club: access to free-bee workshops, and monthly focus on new projects with great coupons to go along with them.  I followed along on the light fixture section…I learned how to change out my chandelier, and saved $45.00 on the one I replaced it with!  You can sign up here for the same deals.  This month, they’re focusing on laying tile.

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Do not miss the Home Depot “Do It Herself” Workshop tonight–it’s a painting workshop featuring Martha Stewart paints and products.  The last one I attended was excellent–and they gave us a 40% off coupon!  RSVP and find your closest location here. 

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Do NOT miss the FREE Martha Stewart Home Improvement Workshop for Women at Home Depot on April 15th–click below to register:

 The Todd and I are going to a festival where everyone exchanges gifts, like jewelry. I downloaded this free-bee beading book to get some ideas. There’s some really cute necklace and anklet combos.

SUCH a good idea! Tired of writing out your info for babysitters, playdates, etc? Get 100 cute “Mommy Cards” for $1.99!

Scrapbooking fiend or novice, there’s a great new E Book for you–there’s some really cute layouts and designs I haven’t seen before! It’s a free-bee download.

Need something new for the Friday Night Knitting Club? Here’s a free-bee E Book with fun new patterns, including plenty of ideas for beginners,

Wonderful, free home decor ideas, lots of coupons, free holiday planning and resources at Home Made Simple. It’s a free-bee signup, NO spam.

Got kids stuck in the house and whining about “Nothing to dooooooo?” Download this free-bee crafting E Book with tons of things that even little hands can create.

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The Personalization Mall

Then, if you’re looking for something for the office–how about a personalized photo cube?  It’s on sale–$19.90 down from $24.99.

These are so sweet–they’d be good for weddings as well–photo stickers for your envelopes, only $3.99.

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You can download the books here.  Have fun!

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$10.00 off $30.00 coupon at Party City!  This is good through today, 12.14.   Click here: Party City Coupons

I used to be a huge fan of the smelly candles, unfortunately, my Zachie is scent-sensitive, so no delightfully smelly candles for us!  However, if you’re heading to Yankee Candle, here are some printable coupons to take along…

• $10 off $20+ purchase
• $10 off $25+ purchase
• $15 off $45+ purchase

Thanks, The Frugal Girls!

CVS has a great last-minute deal on photo greeting cards, order now and you’ll get 20 free, along with 50 free-bee prints for new members and free-bee photo storage.  Even the shipping is free if you have them sent to your closest CVS to pick up there.  Start here and go through all your options!  Sneaky inside tip: be sure to check out their cute photo calendars, they’re up to 33% off!   $

…Of course, you can always get creepy Uncle Steve to shoot something inspiring for your cards, like last year:

 But my girlie Martha did a whole afternoon of kid’s activities in a jar…Caroline fit in a pair a shoes (don’t ask, it got weird) and Janna did the Mason jar Night of Romance.  It was hysterical!  Here’s an entire E Book called “Gifts in a Jar,” and it’s a free-bee!  You can download it here.    There’s some great ideas for last-minute gifties–nice to have in the closet when someone you didn’t plan on drops by with a gift for you.  These cute home made ideas look far more personal than that candle with a ribbon hastily slapped on, eh?

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Not that the holiday photos cards Uncle Maurice took for you last year weren’t super cute…but…uh… 

In case you didn’t get a chance to order your free holiday photo cards last week, Snapfish is offering 20 FREE 4” x 8” photo cards for all new users as today’s Deal of the Day.  Sneaky inside tip: you will need to pay s/h, it’ll be around $4.99.  You’ll even get 50 FREE prints just for signing up.

Sneaky inside tip #2: through Thursday (12.10) you’ll save 35% on holiday photo gifts when you use coupon code DEC7.

Thanks, Coupon Cravings!

Remember my gloating post about SeeHere, where you could get lovely photo greeting cards for free?  If you didn’t get that deal, it’s not too late to do some gloating yourself! Through the end of today only–12.7–you can get 50% off all photo books and photo gifts at SeeHere plus free shipping. Just go here, create your products, and then use coupon code 2day when checking out!

Thanks, Money Saving Mom!

1. Create a CVS.com Account or Sign In to your existing account
2. Shop for sales & specials, gifts, and your favorite everyday items!
3. Use coupon code friend30 (case sensitive) at Checkout**

That “one thing” in this case are the VistaPrint photo greeting cards.  They’re still 50% off.  Just go here and sort through which styles and colors you want.  Upload your photos and you’re good to go!  Sneaky inside tip: be sure to check the personalized mailing labels as well!    $

(Editor’s note: have I told you about www.awkwardfamilyphotos.com yet?  I laughed so hard scrolling through these that I think I dislodged my liver.)

…and over at Lakeshore Learning, your kids can cover themselves in glitter and glue while making a free-bee little candlestick.  Your store locations and times here.   Sneaky inside tip: Lakeshore also has a wealth of craft ideas and educational fun you can access on their site for rainy, “trapped in the house” days.

Christmas Ornaments

Mirrored Swirl Ornaments- Mirrored paint and jewel–tone color swirl together to transform inexpensive glass ornaments. (Page 7)

Fabric Stocking Ornament – This Christmas stocking ornament is easy to make.  Recycle old fabrics to make the designs! (Page

Home Decor

Mini Quilt Christmas Decor – Create a nostalgic Christmas mini quilt with this pattern that uses applique techniques.(Page 15)

Cranberry Christmas Tree – Wooden bead garland tops of this great piece. It’s quick and easy to make and you can preserve it for years to come (Page 22)

Greeting Cards

Christmas Cover Story Card – A  Christmas card that uses scrapbooking techniques to create a wonderful Christmas Cover Story for your holiday.

How cute is this?  And most crafts can be made with things you have around the house!  You can download the book here.   $

$24.95 SALE $18.95

$17.95 SALE $14.99

$65.95 SALE $46.00

$22.95

 

• 50% off Small Photo Book
• 50% off Photo Mouse Pads
• 65% off Sets of 10 Notecards

Go here for more information…

Or…you could get drunken Uncle Steve to dress up again…

Grower Flowers.com has a great offer out–I was scrolling around today to find a deal on flowers for my sister-in-law’s birthday.  You can order 18 red roses, and get chocolates, a vase and a photo card for free!  Bouquets start at $29.99, and they don’t slap on a pile of sleazy delivery charges.

My favorite ornament is the one given to us the year I was pregnant with the twins…it’s just two little suckers with babies on them, but I crumble like a cheap muffin every time I put it on the tree.  I was noodling around on the Personalization Mall today and found some really cute, personalized ornaments for up to 50% off!

  This pretty crystal-style one is $11.95:

And the “First Christmas” ornament is $11.95, personalized as well!

You can also do personal caricatures of the entire family, also $11.95:

Like them?  Click and shop!

 Here’s another adorable option: To:/From: gift tag stickers!  You can design your own and get 140 labels for around $3.00 for s/h!  Here’s how:

First, click on Mrs. Happy VistaPrint box below (this link also takes you to Holiday cards for 50% off, if you’re so inclined)
Then click on “Holiday” ( left side of the page)
Click on To – From Stickers
Create your To/From Stickers, and then checkout.
You’ll get 140 free-bee labels for $3.00 shipping!