Design Tag is on vacation until Jan. 4th. Thank you for stopping by to read our blog throughout 2009 - we've had such a great time doing this and we hope it has inspired a few of you, too! Happy Holidays!

DIY gift tags :: ink and post

MORGAN: If you are lucky enough to live in a city with Trader Joe's, you can easily make these darling gift tags yourself from their paper holiday grocery bags! Great idea to attach to some homemade goodies, from Ink and Post!

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CARRIE: I love these pretty cookie presentation ideas from Better Homes and Gardens. So many fun ways to dress up baked goods.

"sweet treats" :: everyday food

MORGAN: When I think of making anything in the kitchen, my first instinct is always to grab my Everyday Food! It always has great recipes and the photography and page layouts are just so pleasing to look at! I especially loved this Decemeber issue - the color palette of the "sweet treats" spread and the cover it such a fun holiday look! I read that photographer Marcus Nilsson is to thank for the wonderful images!

serious gingerbread

CARRIE: If you're feeling ultra-crafty and want to go crazy on gingerbread houses, here is some great inspiration from apartment therapy.

D.I.Y.

MORGAN: If we are going to talk about do-it-yourself, handmade gifts this week, I would be remiss to not mention the awesome 18 DAYS SERIES going on over at Creature Comforts! For 18 days, you can find fabulous holiday freebies and step-by-step tutorials for all kinds of holiday goodies from printable gift tags to easy handmade necklaces (such a cute gift!)
{Above: vintage doily mobile by sparklecandace, photo ornament tags by eva, felt gingerbread by lottakind, deer holiday template from slagt en hellig ko }

homemade gifts

CARRIE: I've been thinking about making some homemade gifts for neighbors and thought it would be fun to round up some inspiration here. The images above are all from Martha Stewart.

caroline gardner

CARRIE: I always love the colors and patterns by Caroline Gardner. Her Christmas offering this year doesn't disappoint.

typographic cut-outs

MORGAN: nice, simple, understated holiday greetings from pocketstudio