Christmas has been a flurry of activity, getting all your handmade gifts made, shopping for other presents, and getting them wrapped. Shopping for food, getting it all prepared, and cleaning house. Then the day arrives, and it’s the hustle and bustle of guests, Christmas parties, big meals, and then the cleaning up. Now, it’s the week after Christmas and it’s time to wind down and finally take a breath. So I present to you, the After Christmas Party, where you don’t have to do much to prepare for it. You don’t have to hustle, you don’t have to cook, you don’t have to clean. Just show up and be given some free gifts. What could be more relaxing and fun than that?
How The After Christmas Party Works
Each day from December 26th-January 1st, 2023, you will head to this post to find out what the gift is each day. Posts will update between 7-7:30 am ET, and will free gifts will be available until the next day at the same time. It could be a brand new, free crochet pattern, a free printable, and such. There will be instructions on how to get your freebie. Halfway through, you will have the opportunity to sign up for a contest giveaway. Only one entry per person. Prize will include gift cards, free crochet pattern bundle, and more. The winner will be chosen randomly and announced here on New Year’s Day. Winner will also be notified by email.
*Contest is open to ALL for digital prizes, but any physical prizes will only be sent if the winner is a US resident.*
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Day 1-December 26, 2023
Printable Gift Tags
Tags for all occasions. This free PDF includes two pages of gift tags for you to download and print. And while Christmas is over, there are also Birthday, Anniversary, Wedding, and Baby Shower tags.
The button below will take you to the google drive folder where you will be able to download the PDF, save to your computer, and/or print out for use on your next gift.
Day 2-December 27,2023
Rounded Square Hot Pad
Get the free pattern PDF download of this handy hot pad/potholder. Easy and quick and filled with texture.
The free download for this gift has expired, but you can still find the pattern free on my blog HERE
Day 3-December 28
Crochet Project Planner
Did you get some new yarn for Christmas? Are you ready to start that next crochet project? Use this handy sheet to keep track of your hooks, yarn, and even your progress.
Hit the button below, which will take you to a google drive folder where you can download and/or print the free PDF. Happy Crocheting!
Day 4-December 29
Sign up for the SMJ newsletter below to enter the After Christmas Party Contest Giveaway. Even if you are already a subscriber, fill in the information for your entry. Only one entry per person. Grand Prize winner will be randomly chosen on New Year’s Day. Prizes include gift cards, crochet pattern bundle, and more. Contest is open to all for digital prizes, but any physical prizes will only be sent if the winner is a US resident.
Contest has concluded. Winner received a mystery box of goodies among other prizes!
Day 5-December 30
Size Chart with Gauge Guide
This two page guide includes average hat, fingerless gloves, and blanket sizes. It also includes a handy How To Create a Pattern from a Gauge Swatch.
Hit the button below, which will take you to a google drive folder where you can download and/or print the free PDF.
Day 6-December 31
Loretta Striped Beanie
This crochet hat is fun and easy to whip up. Get your free download today only.
The free download for this gift has expired, but you can still find the pattern free on my blog HERE
Final Day-Happy New Year!
Thank you to all who entered. A grand prize winner has been chosen randomly from 239 entries. They will receive a $50 Amazon gift card, my brand new Assana Spa Collection Pattern Ebook from Ravelry, and a mystery box of yarn from my stash.
Congratulations to Kayla Myers Halverson! She is the Grand Prize Winner. Watch your email for your prize details.
Thank you all for participating in the After Christmas Party 2023! On to 2024!
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Thanks so much for visiting and your continued support! Come again real soon.
Thank you. I love this
That makes me so happy! Happy New Year!
This is perfect for what I am starting right now, thank you so much!
Awesome to hear! I hope your project turns out wonderful.
CONGRATULATIONS to Kayla Myers!! 🎉🎉
Could not find how to enter the contest for today.
Entry for the contest is on December 29.
Please scroll down to Day 4-December 29 and there will be an entry form where you input your email and name. If you still cannot find it, please email me at mjmdesigns818@gmail.com and I will manually enter you.
It’s December 29, but I still don’t see how to enter the contest
Please scroll down to Day 4-December 29 and there will be an entry form where you input your email and name. If you still cannot find it, please email me at mjmdesigns818@gmail.com and I will manually enter you.
Can I enter numerous times?
Please only one entry per person. Thank you.
Thank you for the lovely gifts.
Happy New Year!
My pleasure! Happy New Year!
Congratulations to Kayla Myers on winning the contest!
Congrats!
Congrats, Kayla!
Congratulations Kayla! Thank you Simply Melanie Jane for hosting this fun event, and Happy New Year everyone!