6 Recycled Christmas Card Crafts To Make This Holiday Season

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Recycled Christmas Card Crafts To Make

When the holidays are over, what do you do with all of the wonderful cards that you’ve received?

These 6 Recycled Christmas Card Crafts To Make This Holiday Season are going to help you decorate for the Christmas season using last year’s cards to do it!

Best of all, these are wonderful family adventures to help you explore recycled and upcycled holiday decor.

For literal decorations, you can approach a few things.

The first is a 3D ball that is going to go great when hung in a place of honor on a Christmas tree.

The second is a flat and classic display ornament with beadwork around the edges and a portion of your favorite holiday scene on the inside.

The last is a cut-out shape that uses two scenes to create a captivating spinning ornament that will be great for that Christmas tree, too.

You can also look at Christmas card projects that will be the “gifts that keep on giving” to lucky recipients on your list.

The first way to do that is by cutting portions out of your cards and then putting them on your own cardstock to enjoy making your very own homemade cards!

Another festive option is to use the card tops for small boxes which can hold trinkets, jewelry, and other kinds of gifts that you want to give.

These can be fun and on-theme with the holiday season!

Lastly, there is a fun plate/bowl that you can create out of cards and a bit of embroidery thread that will hold treats and other closeby knick-knacks that you have in your home.

Every panel will be different, of course, and it’s going to be great for when you’re searching for a way to make something that is totally unique to you and your home!

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If you can’t wait to get started on these recycled Christmas card ideas, scroll down below to take a look at what each of these is going to offer.

Each pattern features an introduction and a photo so that you can know what to expect.

Are you feeling worried about time and complexity?

The sneak peek details tell you what to expect so that you can know what you are getting into before you start!

This is great if you want to involve the kids, too, in your creative process.

Ready to go? Click on the link, and you’ll be taken directly to the designer’s page to get started!

All you’ll need to do is click and get to work.

No logging in or signing up to worry about! If you have a spare moment, consider letting them know what you thought about the pattern and their time and effort!

Happy holidays, everyone!

Recycled Christmas Card Ornament

This cute Christmas Card Ornament is a basic stencil shape put together like a puzzle that creates a 3D ball design.

Designer: Claire of Pillar Box Blue
Materials Used:

  • Old Christmas cards
  • A pen and a pair of scissors
  • Scrap wool for the pompom
  • Embroidery thread for the tassels

Completion Time: 2 hours
Size: 7-8cm (3″) in diameter
Format: Written

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Christmas Card Basket

Made from upcycled Christmas cards, this awesome basket is perfect for those who love keeping cards that have sentimental value and cute designs.

Designer: Jo of A Rose Tinted World
Materials Used:

  • Old Christmas Cards
  • Glue or double-sided tape Scissors
  • Embroidery yarn
  • A needle with an eye large enough for your yarn
  • My Christmas Card Bowl Template

Completion Time: 1 hour
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

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Recycled Paper Christmas Decorations

This simple but beautiful ornament is a wonderful way of utilizing your old cards that cost next to nothing.

Designer: Carlajchadwick of Party Planning Center
Materials Used:

  • Leftover Christmas Cards Punch/es String
  • Thin Ribbon
  • Beading Cord Glue Stick

Completion Time: 30 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

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DIY Christmas Card Ornaments

This Christmas Card Ornament is made from leftover Christmas decorations that you can use this coming holiday season. Easy to make and will perfectly add beauty to your Christmas tree.

Designer: Jimmy and Monique Sumner of Straightaway Crafts
Materials Used:

  • Old Christmas Cards
  • Leftover Garlands
  • Lids

Completion Time: 10 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

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Tiny Gift Boxes

These tiny boxes out of recycled Christmas cards are ideal for packing your handcrafted Christmas gifts and storing your small things in the room like jewelry.

Designer: Unspecified through The Free Range Life
Materials Used:

  • Recycled Christmas Cards
  • Ruler

Completion Time: 1 hour
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

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Handmade Christmas Cards

These handmade Christmas cards are so practical and easy to make. Perfect for on-the-budget crafters who love sending Christmas cards during the holiday season.

Designer: Unspecified through Canny Crafter
Materials Used:

  • Recycled Christmas Cards
  • Glue
  • Scissors

Completion Time: 1 hour
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

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