Christmas Card Decorations

Here are a few tips on decorating with Christmas cards.

Cards on the Tree
Items needed: A hole puncher, curling ribbon (in holiday colors), Christmas cards, and a Christmas tree.
Steps:

• Punch a hole in the top folded end of the card
• Place a 4-6 inch piece of ribbon through the hole
• Tie the card onto the tree branches

This is a quick, simple, inexpensive tree decorating idea. The only item that may need to be purchased is, a hole puncher and curling ribbon, which can be found at a drugstore or a local Wal-mart or Target.

Cards Decorate the Entry Way

Items needed: Christmas cards, garland (tinsel, string, or thick ribbon), curling ribbon in holiday colors, a hole puncher, a step stool or ladder, two or more nails or strong hooks (depending on how heavy the garland is), and a hammer.
Put it together:

• Decide which entry way to decorate
• Place a nail a few inches above the corners of the entry way, be careful with the hammer, and if using hooks be sure they are strong enough to hold the garland.
• If using string or ribbon, tie it around the nails and leave a little hanging in the middle. Remember to leave some garland or whatever is used, hanging down the sides to fill with cards.
• Punch a hole in the top folded part of each card, and loop one piece of curling ribbon through the hole. Tie onto the garland. If using string, one could use clothes line pins decorated as reindeer or painted in holiday color. If using ribbon, punch a hole (with the hole puncher) into the ribbon where the card is to be placed and tie the card on.
• Try to have the cards facing the same direction.

These are easy, can be added to, and adds a bit of Christmas cheer and thankfulness to the home.