Welcome to Simply Christmas 2026 – Let’s Begin with a Pretty Christmas Planner!

Hello sweet friends, and welcome to Simply Christmas 2026! ♥

I can hardly believe I’m saying this, but today marks the beginning of my 17th annual Simply Christmas celebration here at Shabby Art Boutique!

Seventeen years of handmade Christmas inspiration, pretty printables, creative projects and, most importantly, sharing the joy of creating with this wonderful community.

Whether you’ve been joining me for many years or you’ve only just discovered Shabby Art Boutique, I’m so happy you’re here.

There’s something rather special about this time of year, isn’t there? The excitement of planning, the little traditions we look forward to, and the simple pleasure of making something beautiful with our own hands.

For me, that’s always been the heart of Simply Christmas.

It’s not about creating the perfect Christmas. It’s about slowing down, enjoying the creative process and adding those thoughtful, handmade touches that make the season feel so special.

What to Expect from Simply Christmas 2026

From today until Christmas Eve, I’ll be sharing a lovely collection of free Christmas projects, printables and creative inspiration.

There will be pretty things to make for your home, thoughtful handmade gift ideas, festive paper crafting projects and, of course, my much-loved annual printable calendars.

I’ll be sharing both the full-size calendar and mini gift calendars during the event, along with lots of other festive surprises.

And what better way to begin our celebrations than with a project that helps us prepare for the wonderful weeks ahead!

Introducing the 2026 Christmas Planner

Every year, I love creating a new Christmas Planner, and this year’s design is especially pretty.

 

I’ve embraced my love of vintage charm, soft romantic colours and beautiful decorative details to create a planner that’s as lovely to display as it is practical to use.

After all, who says Christmas organising can’t be beautiful too?

Whether you’re making lists, planning festive activities or keeping track of those little things that always seem to pop up in December, having a dedicated Christmas Planner makes the preparations feel just a little more enjoyable.

And, of course, there’s something very satisfying about sitting down with a cup of tea, a pretty pen and a beautifully handmade planner to organise your Christmas.

Let’s Make the Christmas Planner Together

I’ve prepared a video tutorial to guide you through creating your own Christmas Planner.

You’ll be able to see how the project comes together, with plenty of inspiration for making it your own.

So gather your crafting supplies, print your pages and come along and create with me.

 

 

[EMBED YOUTUBE TUTORIAL HERE]

Download Your Free Christmas Planner Printable

I’ve made the printable PDF available here on the blog so you can download it and follow along with the video tutorial.

Click here – to download the US Letter size 2026 Christmas Planner

Click here – to download the A4 size 2026 Christmas Planner

For the best results, I recommend printing on good-quality matte photo paper using your printer’s high-quality setting. A heavier paper or cardstock is ideal for any structural pieces, while lighter paper can be used for the planner pages.

Please note that these printables are provided for personal use only. You may gift to friends and family, but no selling is allowed… thank you.

Don’t Miss Any of the Simply Christmas Projects!

We’ve only just begun, sweet friends!

There are many more pretty Christmas projects and free printables to come between now and Christmas Eve, and I’d love for you to join me for all the festive fun.

The easiest way to keep up with everything is to subscribe to my weekly Shabby Art Boutique newsletter.

As a subscriber, you’ll also have instant access to my Newsletter Freebies Library, filled with beautiful printables to enjoy throughout the year.

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And if you love vintage-inspired paper crafting and would enjoy creating alongside a friendly community of like-minded crafters, you might also like to explore my monthly membership, The Craft Room.

Let the Christmas Magic Begin!

Thank you for joining me for another year of Simply Christmas.

It means so much to me that, after seventeen years, we can still gather here to share our love of creativity, handmade treasures and all the little things that make Christmas beautiful.

I hope this year’s projects bring you inspiration, happiness and a little time to simply enjoy making something pretty.

So, here’s to another wonderful Simply Christmas together!

Happy crafting,

Hugs
♥
Kerryanne

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