Display your Christmas cards with a simple garland and clothespins system. The imitation evergreen garland can be decorated with lights or ribbons. The clothespins get extra Christmas cheer with washi tape.
Supplies
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To make this garland for Christmas cards you will need
- Imitation evergreen garland
- Mini clothespins, 1 3/4″ long
- Washi tape
- Suction cup hooks or Command hooks
- ¼ inch satin ribbon
- Butcher’s twine
Instructions for Christmas cards display garland
Measure the area you plan to hang your Christmas cards garland, making sure to allow for the curve. I hang mine in a triple window, so I need at least 15 feet for making two swags in the windows and a couple feet hanging down at either side. My display takes 3 hooks. I use a suction cup hook to swag the center on the center of the window.
Cut the same length of ribbon and butcher’s twine plus a couple extra feet. Wrap the garland with the ribbon and twine. Or, you may prefer to wrap the garland with Christmas lights.
5/8 inch-wide washi tape should be exactly the width to cut in half and cover the clothespins. Cut a piece the length of the clothespin, cut in half, and apply to both sides of the clothespin.
Pin your Christmas cards up as they arrive! I enjoy receiving and sending cards every year. It’s fun to hear what has been going on and seeing the family photos. I save many of the cards to cut up to make paper ball ornaments.
Resource links
- https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/history-christmas-card-180957487/
- The History of the Christmas Card from Smithsonian Magazine
- https://americanliterature.com/christmas-cards
- Christmas Cards from American Literature
- https://www.pinterest.com/catmorales/holiday-christmas-card-displays/?lp=true
- Card displays from Pinterest
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Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too! Please stay safe and healthy. Come party with us at Over The Moon! Catapult your content Over The Moon! @marilyn_lesniak @EclecticRedBarn
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I Love the Idea of hanging up your Christmas Cards on a line. I never would have thought of that Idea. This is what I will do Next Christmas. Thank You so much . Every year they just sit on my end Tables. I really want to display them… Have a Wonderful Near Year~ God Bless~
Hey Cathy, I’m so glad you found this idea helpful. Our family has always enjoyed being able to see all the cards.
so super cute, I love Christmas card great list of resource as well
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Hey Annie, Thanks for reading. I hope you get lots of pretty Christmas cards!
Cute way to display the cards. Thanks for sharing on RTT. Merry Christmas!
Thanks, Cindy, Merry Christmas to you! This is easy to put together and we really enjoy the cards all season. You could put them around a door frame or over a sideboard too!