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
