NUTs About Reading
A Bookish Twist on Christmas Cheer
When the holidays roll around, my two favorite things always come to mind: books and the magic of christmas. That’s exactly what inspired my Nuts About Reading Collection – a playful mix of holiday illustrations and surface pattern designs that celebrate the joy of reading during the coziest season of the year.
This collection is for anyone who has ever asked Santa for a stack of books, decorated their shelves with twinkling lights, or curled up under a blanket with a mug of hot chocolate and a good book.
Why I created this collection
I wanted to create a collection that felt both festive and fun while keeping a bookish theme. Instead of just focusing on traditional holiday icons, I gave them a literary twist. Some highlights include:
- Nutcrackers with stacks of books.
- Christmas trees with lights worked into playful patterns.
- Puns like “All I want for Christmas is Books” and “Season’s Readings”
It’s Christmas through the eyes of a reader – colorful, whimsical, and full of storybook charm.
What’s in the collection?
This collection includes both illustrations and seamless patterns, so it’s super versatile for all kinds of products.
- Bookish illustrations : perfect for greeting cards, art prints, stickers, and holiday Bookish merch.
- Surface patterns: perfect for fabric, gift wrap, or home goods.
The Color Palette
To keep things fresh and modern, The Nuts About Reading collection features:
- classic Christmas red and green
- pops of pink and teal for a quirky twist
- warm Golden yellow for a holiday glow
- mint and aqua tones for a cheerful balance
It’s nostalgic, but also bright and bold enough to stand out on fabric, cards, or giftware.
How you can use the Nuts About Reading Collection
This collection is versatile and full of possibilities. I can picture it on:
- Greeting cards and holiday stationery with witty, bookish sayings.
- Textiles – like wrapping paper, fabric, and ribbon for holiday crafting.
- Home décor like pillows, tea towels, or stockings covered in nutcrackers and bows.
- Bookish merch like tote bags, mugs, or shirts- perfect for readers who live for cozy Christmas vibes.
It is designed to bring bookworms a little holiday cheer.
The Nuts About Reading Collection is all about celebrating Christmas with a book in hand. It’s festive, whimsical, and perfect for readers who think the best Christmas gift is a new stack of books.
If you’re a publisher, gift company, or fabric retailer looking for fresh, book-themed holiday designs, I’d love to connect about licensing.
You can reach me anytime at molliehendrick.design@gmail.com
Because honestly… All I want for Christmas is Books!
