Christmas is a time for joy, warmth, and creating lasting memories with loved ones. One charming way to add a sprinkle of magic to your holiday celebrations is by using Santa treat plates. These special plates are designed to hold festive goodies for Santa Claus, making the tradition of leaving out treats even more exciting for children and adults alike.

So… Is Handmade Worth It? If you want the cheapest option available, no, handmade custom designs that are More Shabby Than Chic are not for what you are looking for.

In fact, some things don’t even make it out of my head before they go wrong. There are projects that have been unpicked more times than I care to admit. Pieces that were cut twice because I measured once. Things I was convinced would be the one that ended up folded into a drawer, never to be worn, gifted, or spoken of again. I have an actual drawer for them. A drawer of UFOs - unfinished objects - quietly waiting their turn.

This was one of my very first custom card projects, and in typical me style, I over-stretched myself spectacularly. By the end, my hair was thinning, my hands were permanently mimicking the motions of folding and gluing, and my Cricut and I were no longer on speaking terms. In all honesty, this project pushed me right to the edge of a breakdown. I can say, without exaggeration, that it took blood, sweat, and tears. Was it worth it? Yes.

I do, however, miss the old days when I’d come home and “retrieve” the Christmas tree. Not because of a draft, but because Asbo, my late cat with the personality of a small outlaw, loved climbing right up the middle of it. Christmas always won, somehow. The tree… not so much.

If you thought I only had one fabric option for my reusable Christmas cracker hats… oh no. My fabric stash is a bit like Mary Poppins’ handbag: bottomless, slightly chaotic, and full of things you didn’t know you needed. More Fabric's, More Crackers, More Christmas Chaos (the good king)