Be honest, how big is that pile of holiday cards on your kitchen table? It probably rivals Mount Everest by now, but you’re far from alone.
Holiday cards tend to pile up this time of year. Even if you think it would be a waste to throw something in the trash, it can be difficult to think of what to do with it. Instead of throwing those cards in the trash or throwing them in a box, turn them into something useful and nod to your loved one’s kindness.
1. Upcycled gift box
This creative idea atomic shrimp Blogger Mike uses all of these cards to prevent future holiday waste with upcycled gift wrapping solutions.
Creating your own gift box may seem complicated, but Mike makes it look surprisingly easy. With just a few cuts and folds, the box is ready to give as a gift.
For detailed instructions on creating these yourself, visit: atomic shrimp.
2. Holiday card ornaments and festive wreaths
These two simple projects are cafe mama studio Decorate your halls with upcycled cards to help save money and add a personal flair to your seasonal decor.
These crafty moms will show you how to complete both projects in one YouTube tutorial. Despite their chic finish, both items are super easy to make.
3. Photo card souvenir
It would be a shame to cut out all those photo cards for crafting, but I also don’t think keeping them in a box is an ideal solution.
Michelle Allen’s original idea allen design studio This year’s photo cards will go from clutter to keepsakes. In just a few steps, you can easily assemble a photo card album that you’ll cherish for years.
“I bring it out every year and it always gets noticed by us and our guests,” Allen writes on her blog about the creative keepsake. “This literally took about 10 minutes.”
For detailed instructions on how to do it yourself, visit: allen design studio.
4. Party Pinwheel
crafty gals wedding chick I used decorative paper for these cute party pinwheels, but you could easily substitute holiday cards for a seasonal twist.
I love this idea for spicing up your holiday table decor or adding a little fun to your kid’s winter birthday party.
For detailed instructions on how to do it yourself, visit: wedding chick.
5. Matching place cards and napkin rings
Use all of these cards to decorate your holiday dinner table with this 10-minute project. The Green Girls TV.
This matching place card and napkin set is super simple, but the festive print on the holiday card is enough to get a ton of cheers. Can you reuse crafts in less time than watching your favorite sitcom? Join us! Watch the video below.
Image image: Mike/Atomic Shrimp
Editor’s note: This article was first published on December 24, 2013 and updated in December 2024. Yes, we recycle good ideas.
