It’s the eve of Christmas eve, and like I’ve said before. I am pretty behind; we don’t even have a single gift under our tree yet. Honestly though, it’s been kind of nice remembering what Christmas is really all about. Have you seen the ‘revised’ Christmas list floating around Facebook and Instagram (the one where it crosses off certain letters to read: ‘be present’ etc…)? Well it has really resonated with me this year. I hope, whether you’re going all out or not gifting at all, you will enjoy the time spent with your family and have a wonderful Christmas.
Now down to business, I started packaging and wrapping this morning and decided to whip up a little Silhouette printable (for those of you who are Silhouetter’s). All you’ve gotta do is download the three files (that way you have different shapes and sizes), print (with your registration marks on!), and cut. I used a light weight card stock and good ol’ fashion glue sticks for mine. Also, be sure that your letters are set to ‘no cut’ in cut settings before you send to the Silhouette. Enjoy!
I LOVE that you used the brown craft/packaging paper to wrap the presents, along with those cute little present toppers! Hope you had a great Christmas!
Great reminder that, especially around the holidays, it’s easy to get caught up in the rush and forget what truly matters. In a college setting, this is related to the idea of balancing work, assignments, and social activities with being “present” in the moment. I usually ask resources described here https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/paperial-review-2024-your-helping-hand-academic-success-mysupergeek-96tae/ for help when i need to spend more time with family. Just like the author reflects on the importance of slowing down and appreciating the true spirit of Christmas, students can also benefit from taking a step back from the pressure of deadlines and exams to focus on what brings them joy whether it’s spending time with friends, family, or simply taking care of themselves. The DIY wrapping paper project, though small, also speaks to creativity and resourcefulness, which are key skills we often practice in college when working on projects, assignments, or personal initiatives. It’s a reminder that sometimes the most meaningful things come from simple, intentional efforts.