Unless you’ve been living under a rock in 2017, you’re well aware that the felt letter board has taken the world by storm. Ahem… the Instagram world at least. Heralded as the new chalkboard (by me, to my mom), the felt letter board brings a touch of nostalgia and hearkens back to the days when local diners advertised fifteen cent cups of coffee on large boards with movable type.

Far from being outdated or obsolete, felt letterboards are trendy and fun, and make great gifts for just about anyone on your Christmas list! (Or, text this post to “Santa” with a “hint, hint” and a wink emoji.)

The expecting mama

While she can use it now to document her pregnancy milestones, she’ll really have a blast sharing baby stats, updates, and hilarious parenting anecdotes once she brings home her sweet bundle of joy.

The small business owner

She can use it to advertise prices, list sizes or titles, or promote her social media handles at vendor events.

The photographer or momtographer

She’ll love having this prop for sessions, or when taking photos of her own kids!

The homeschool mom

Her kids will think it’s fun to practice spelling words, Bible memory verses, or Latin declensions (maybe “fun” was over promising)!

The college student

More than just dorm room decor, she can write notes to her roommates or express her undying love for tacos. (Or eggnog.)

The friend with the “K” in her number of Instagram followers

Yeah, she probably has one already, so grab one in a fun new color (seafoam, coral, or yellow!) or a set of letters in a new shade (or SIZE)!

The person who loves puns

Your hip cousin, your sister-in-law, your husband… they’ll all have fun sharing their witty sentiments with the world!

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The uses (practical and frivolous) for a letter board are endless! Here’s my favorite one: Felt Like Sharing (also on Amazon here).

You can use code ALIESHA14OFF for $14 off your purchase greater than $45 (so, any regular-priced board) when shopping directly from the FLS site! Whoohooo! Love supporting small businesses!

TIP: For perfect placement, practice your layout on the Felt Like Sharing website here before putting the letters on your board.

For more of my letter board creations, follow me on Instagram, or find even more inspiration from Felt Like Sharing’s Instagram here.

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links.

I love Christmas gift wrapping. There… I said it. I know some people dread wrapping a pile of presents and put it off as long as possible, but I ADORE the whole process… gliding my scissors down the length of the paper, folding the wrapping paper into neat corners, and, most importantly, adding beautiful embellishments.

While you can certainly spend a lot of money on wrapping paper, bows, tags, and ribbon that will be thrown in the trash, you don’t have to! I found many perfect embellishments at various dollar stores to make my gifts lovely without having to break the bank.

Here are a few ideas for you!

wrapping paper: Dollar Tree
lace ribbon: Dollar Tree
twine: Dollar Tree
tree: Target dollar section

pillow boxes: upcycled toilet paper tubes
wrapping paper (top): Dollar Tree brown paper (written on with Sharpie)
snowflake sticker: Target dollar section
wrapping paper (bottom): Target dollar section
twine: Dollar Tree
bells: Hobby Lobby (but also the Dollar Tree)

wrapping paper: Dollar Tree
twine: Dollar Tree
bell: Hobby Lobby (but also Dollar Tree)
pom pom trim: Target dollar section

wrapping paper (plaid): Target dollar section
wrapping paper (brown): Dollar Tree (written on with Sharpie)
twine: Dollar Tree
bell: Dollar Tree
tag: Target dollar section

wrapping paper: Dollar Tree
lace ribbon: Dollar Tree
twin: Dollar Tree
bell: Hobby Lobby (but also Dollar Tree)

wrapping paper: Dollar Tree
twine: Dollar Tree
bell: Dollar Tree
tag: Target dollar section
snowflake stickers: Target dollar section

wrapping paper: Target dollar section
twine: Dollar Tree
wreath: made from garland found in Target dollar section

wrapping paper: Michael’s
stamps & ink: Michael’s & Target dollar section
twine: Dollar Tree
tag: Target dollar section

Happy wrapping!!