I seriously cannot believe that Christmas is next week. I feel like I need another week or two to prepare, but whether I like it or not, the year is coming to a close. So as we gear up for our last week of content, I wanted to take a brief pause to thank you for all the sweet holiday emails and cards that have come our way. All of us here at Design*Sponge are so thankful for your kind words and your continued support. Thank you.

Before I close up shop for the weekend,* I wanted to share these beautiful animal cards from London-based illustrator Karolin Schnoor. Karolin created these beautiful cards that you can cut apart to create your own moveable animal card/toy (their arms and legs swing on brads). I love her drawing style and think these would be perfect to tie on top of a holiday gift. Click here to check them out in her shop and pick up an owl, squirrel, rabbit or fox ($5 each).

That’s it for today. We’ll be posting full, regular days next week through Thursday, so stay tuned for some great New Year’s party ideas and all sorts of fun content. Have a great weekend! xo, grace

*Come join us at the Brooklyn Flea if you’re in town this weekend! We’re doing holiday DIY classes and still have space in Amy Merrick’s wreath-making class!

Below is a summary of this week’s highlights:

• 2010 D*S Scholarship: IT’S TIME TO VOTE! Vote HERE for graduate students and HERE for undergraduate students.
• D*S Events: D*S DIY Events This Weekend: Spots still available in the wreath-making class!
• 2010 Gift Guides: AC’s Guide for Guys, Holiday Shine, Revenge of the Nerds!, D*S Ideas at Currency + MyLifescoop, A Wishlist from Bash, Please, For the Artist, Men’s Heritage, Handmade Gifts for the Kitchen
• New City Guide: Atlanta Guide {Update}
• Biz Ladies: D*S Videos from Lavish
• Living In: Metropolitan
• Sneak Peeks: Erin Austen Abbott + Sean Kirkpatrick, Josh Vogel of Blackcreek Mercantile
• DIY Projects: Marnie’s Austrian Crescents + Felt Gift Pouch, Framed Silhouettes from Thomas Paul, Balsa Wood Mini-Tree
• What’s in Your Toolbox: India Hicks Interview
• Before & Afters: Blair’s Stockings + Ashley’s Wreath, Percy’s Home Transformation, Part I, Percy’s Home Transformation, Part II
• Before & After Basics: Making Fancy Drawers by Lining with Paper
• Simply Color: Karly Depew
• In the Kitchen With: Martha Bernabe’s Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pancake Recipe
• We Like It Wild: Holiday Gift-Wrapping Ideas from This Humble Abode’s Jenny
• Small Measures with Ashley: Homemade Hot Chocolate Gift Baskets
• Artwork: New: Wall Art from Angela Adams
• Misc.: Hand-Printed Gift Wrap

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