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I love Christmas cards! Sadly this year, I didn’t get it together to send any out but I love receiving them all the same. Especially photo cards. Any photo card is wonderful but I’ll admit it – I love the ones with cute little baby photos on them the best.
Because I love them so much, I have a big pile of photo cards from years past that I have saved in a drawer on our buffet. While I love that I still have them, I hate that they are buried in a drawer that I never open.
I had been vaguely thinking how it would be a good idea to drag them out of the drawer. A lot of times my ideas never get past this “I should really…” stage. But this time I happened to come across just the inspiration I needed to take some action.
I was browsing some fun articles at Yahoo! DIY when I came across this awesome collection of alternative Christmas trees. There were tons of fun ideas but it was the little yarn tree holding a few Christmas cards that really grabbed me.
And since I never got around to putting anything Christmas-y on the little chalkboard wall in our kitchen, it seemed like the perfect spot. Of course you can create your own Christmas card tree anywhere – I just like the dark background the chalkboard gives it.
Y’all, this project was perfect. The only supplies you need are a little yarn and some glittery washi tape and I seriously finished the whole thing in about thirty minutes. (It would have been way faster but I’m a total perfectionist and I kept repositioning the ‘branches’.)
All you do is tape your yarn onto the wall in a Christmas tree shape. And if you want to get fancy, you can use your tape to add a trunk at the bottom and a star at the top. Then just tape up your Christmas cards wherever you want. Easy peasy!
I love it – especially the gold glitter washi tape! How do you display your Christmas cards? And does anyone else save those adorable photo cards every year?
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Kat@Home. Made. Interest. says
What a cute and simple idea (my favorite kind!). Pinned!
Carrie says
Thanks Kate! This one is definitely simple and do-able!
chris aka monkey says
cute cute cute i have enjoyed your posts this year and look forward to next year, merry CHRISTmas xx
Carrie says
Thanks so much Chris – have a wonderful Christmas!
LOIS says
I am not usually a DIYer but after viewing your blog, I sure plan to try doing some of your ideas. The way you describe what you do and what problems you face and then show the outcome is admirable. CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
Carrie says
Thank you so much Lois! Your sweet comment truly put a smile on my face. Christmas blessings to you as well.
Linda at Mixed Kreations says
What a fun idea, and great way to show off your favorite Christmas cards!
Carrie says
Thanks Linda!