Stamp Your Way to Stylish Presents with this Easy Gift Wrapping Idea!

Stamp your way to stylish presents with this easy gift wrapping idea! Wrap each gift just like you normally would, adding coordinating ribbon if you’d like. Instead of a traditional gift tag, however, stamp the recipient’s name on a piece of craft paper! You’ll be left with a personalized gift that is as stylishly labeled… Continue reading Stamp Your Way to Stylish Presents with this Easy Gift Wrapping Idea!

“Snow” Much Fun: DIY Snowflake Gift Decorations

You’ll have “snow” much fun making your own snowflake Christmas gift decorations using this simple method. Even the kids can help! First, gather some wrapping paper, craft paper, scissors and ribbon. Wrap each gift using paper of your choice, then place a homemade paper snowflake on top. Secure the snowflake with a coordinating bow and… Continue reading “Snow” Much Fun: DIY Snowflake Gift Decorations

Easy Gift Wrapping Idea: Use Paint Chips to Decorate Wrapped Gifts!

Here’s an easy gift wrapping idea that won’t break the bank: use paint chips to decorate wrapped gifts! Simply grab a few free paint samples from your local hardware or paint store, then use a circle cutter to cut circles out of each color. Tape or glue a few circles back-to-back over coordinating ribbon, then… Continue reading Easy Gift Wrapping Idea: Use Paint Chips to Decorate Wrapped Gifts!

DIY Tutorial: Make Your Own Curled Ribbon Out of Wrapping Paper!

Did you know that wrapping paper curls just as well as regular ribbon? I did not, and was amazed how well it worked! In this step-by-step DIY tutorial, I’ll show you how easy it is to make your own curled ribbon out of wrapping paper. It’s a great way to use that extra piece of paper… Continue reading DIY Tutorial: Make Your Own Curled Ribbon Out of Wrapping Paper!

What Does Big Dot Want for Christmas?

What does Big Dot want for Christmas? On Thursday, December 13, each BigDotofHappiness.com team member got to tell the big guy himself just what they want for Christmas when he made a surprise visit to our Wisconsin facility! Even Mrs. Claus came along and joined in on the fun. New skis, puppies, warm vacations and of… Continue reading What Does Big Dot Want for Christmas?

And the Winner of our Santa Photo Contest Is…

Congratulations to the winner of our Santa Photo Contest: Dusti F! We received so many of adorable Santa photos, and Dusti’s photo was randomly selected as the winning entry! Mercedes, we will be contacting you via email regarding your prize, a $100 gift certificate to BigDotofHappiness.com! Thank you to everyone who participated in our Santa… Continue reading And the Winner of our Santa Photo Contest Is…

3 Healthy Holiday Food Ideas

It can be hard to find healthy holiday foods this time of year (and any other time, for that matter!), so I’ve rounded up a list of three healthy food ideas that have been tested by BigDotofHappiness.com’s own team members and declared delicious! Make these for your next Christmas gathering, or save them for a… Continue reading 3 Healthy Holiday Food Ideas

Reminder: Enter Our Santa Photo Contest for a Chance to Win $100!

Enter our Santa photo contest and you might win! Do you have a super cute photo of your kids, your pets or you with Santa Claus? Or do you know someone who does? Submit an adorable photo of you or your family members posing with Santa, and you might win a $100 gift card to… Continue reading Reminder: Enter Our Santa Photo Contest for a Chance to Win $100!

Decorate Wrapped Boxes with DIY Rosette Tags!

Decorate wrapped boxes with DIY rosette tags! Rosettes are an easy way to personalize holiday gifts, and require only craft paper and glue to make. You can customize them even further as we did here, with a personalized sticker from BigDotofHappiness.com that says “Merry Christmas” and “The Smith Family.” What a cute way to make your… Continue reading Decorate Wrapped Boxes with DIY Rosette Tags!