Join me all July as I share some of my favorite holiday craft and gift ideas. Friends of mine know that I start planning for the holidays in July, because it is a good 6 months before the big day and gives me plenty of time to create and bring ideas to fruition (yeah, I'm fancy like that).

Come back every day in July for a new project - either created by myself or someone else. Click the links below to get more information on the craft project. Have an idea to share? Send me an email and be sure to use Christmas in July as our subject line.

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Projects

July 1 - A new take on Advent Calendars - Create a reusable countdown calendar with wooden craft and folded paper boxes.

July 2 - Borax Crystal Ornaments - Summer heat is no match for these snowflake ornaments. Practice now to master the technique!

July 3 - Scratch & Sniff Holiday Cards - Those magazine perfume inserts might annoy you, but they look and smell gorgeous on a holiday card. Start saving them now and you will have all you need come December.

July 4 - This candy cane reindeer rocks the red & white, but sadly blue doesn't make an appearance. Watch this how to video.

July 5 - Photo Album Ornament - Did you take a ton of pictures during the Fourth of July weekend? This ornament is the best way to use them!

July 6 - Beaded Ornament hooks are a great companion to the last project. Click here for Embellished Bayou's free tutorial and here to purchase mine.

July 7 - For me holidays mean flying to see family. Love the trip, hate the turbulence. I always enjoy a little Vitamin V before wheels up. This year I'm making flavorful infused vodka to enjoy before my flight.

July 8 - Luggage Tags - Speaking of trips these luggage tags are an incredibly cute project. I love a double-duty project which is why I also use these as my gift tags!

Project Shopping List

July 1 - Small cardboard boxes to decorate - click here to purchase or get more information.

July 2 - Borax - click here to purchase or get more information.

July 3 - Gold & silver marking pens - click here to purchase or get more information.

July 4 - Googly eyes and pom pons - click here to purchase or get more information.

July 5 - Clear glass bulbs - click here to purchase or get more information.

July 6 - Stringing Wire - click here to purchase or get more information.

July 7 - Vodka Infusion Jar - click here to purchase or get more information.

July 8 - Pellon Interfacing - click here to purchase or get more information.