Probably the easiest thing to do with last years Christmas cards is to use them as gift tags for this years gifts.
The simplest approach is to cut off the picture part, punch a hole, add a string or ribbon and tie it onto the gift. I always like to use bakers twine, it has that nice red and white candy cane look to it and yes I do save it from things I get from the bakery.
The simplest approach is to cut off the picture part, punch a hole, add a string or ribbon and tie it onto the gift. I always like to use bakers twine, it has that nice red and white candy cane look to it and yes I do save it from things I get from the bakery.
Before I go any further I have a confession to make. Not only do I save Christmas cards, I also save Christmas gift tags. I have used some of the same tags since my oldest (now 18) was 2.
If you want to get a little fancier you can use a tag shaped punch which you can get at most craft stores.
Cut off the picture part and use the punch to make tags from the card. The easiest way to line up the punch is to first punch out a template from a scrap of paper. That way you can trim out the part you need so that you can line up the picture in the punch.
Punch out as many tags as you can from the card, punch a hole and add a string or ribbon.
You can also use other punches such as circles to cut out pictures from the cards then glue them onto card stock. A good way to use up scraps of card stock from scrap booking or other projects
If you don't have any punches you can, of course, just cut out parts of the card with scissors.
These projects are simple and fun to do with kids during the holidays.
Have a fun day!
Cynthia
These projects are simple and fun to do with kids during the holidays.
Have a fun day!
Cynthia
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