Christmas

Friends!

It’s that time again! Time for the Monthly DIY Challenge where some of my talented blogger friends and I take the same basic craft supply and turn it into something fabulous! This month we’ve chosen the ubiquitous clear ornament, which seems perfectly fitting for December, if you ask me!  

Being perfectly honest, I found this challenge to be, well, quite challenging! Pinterest revealed that every single ornament idea I had was “so last year” (or the year before, or the year before that).  Luckily, my mom and sister were more than generous with alternate suggestions, as we had a lot of time to think about this during a recent weekend stay at the hospital with my dad.  One of the many ideas was to turn an ornament into a snowman.

And so . . . please let me introduce you to my new clear ornament snowman friend, Pierre.  He’s channeling his inner Frenchman with his jaunty cap and fashionable scarf.

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This festive DIY holiday card display can be made in a snap and treasured for years to come!

One of the best times of the holiday season is when the holiday cards start arriving! Finding actual greetings – sprinkled amongst the typical bills and marketing postcards – brings excitement each time you open the mailbox!

And the best way to extend the fun of receiving Christmas cards is to actually display them. Don’t just put them in a basket, or even worse- toss them in the trash (pssst check out this Upcycled Christmas Card Garland project for an idea of what to do with those cards once the holidays are over).

Instead, let me show you how to make this easy DIY holiday card holder. You can display Christmas cards and holiday greeting cards, and enjoy the smiles of your friends and family all season long.

 I mean really, how festive is this wreath holiday card holder?

DIY Christmas Card Holder Supplies

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• 18″ wood wreath form (or 18″ chipboard wreath form, if you can find one)
• Clothespins (I used 25)
• Wired ribbon
• Wood glue
• Hot glue (and glue gun)
• Gold glitter paint
• Green acrylic paint
• Paint brush (a foam brush works great)
• Green craft felt (in two shades); red craft felt
• Sharp fabric scissors

How to Make a DIY Holiday Card Holder Display

You’re going to love how easily this adorable Christmas card display goes together!

Step One: Paint the Wreath Base and Clothespins

First, paint the wreath form and clothespins green using regular acrylic paint.

Alternatively, you could use green spray paint for an even quicker project! (However, remember to spray paint outdoors or where there is a lot of ventilation. That could be tough at this time of year!)

Step Two: Create a Hanger for the Holiday Card Holder

Once the paint dries, tie a ribbon into a loop at the top of the wreath. This will allow you to hang the card holder anywhere you like: on a blank wall or empty wall, on a vintage window for an antique look, or even on the back of a door.

Then, make a bow out of the same ribbon and hot glue it to the front. This adds a decorative touch and helps hide the knot in your ribbon hanger.

Step Three: Glue Clothespins to the Wreath Base

Next, it’s time to attach the clothespins! Glue them around the wreath form with wood glue, alternating the opening ends on the inside and outside of the wreath form.  

Step Four: Embellish the Card Holder with Felt Leaves and Berries

After the glue has dried, cut holly leaves and berries out of felt. These don’t have to be perfect – don’t stress about this! The key is to have sharp scissors.

Glue the felt leaves and berries to some of the clothespins, and add some gold glitter paint to some of them for some sparkle.  

 Not only is this a beautiful way of displaying Christmas cards and holiday greetings, but you’ll have the pleasure of knowing you made it yourself!

This easy way to hang Christmas cards will last for years to come, and will be the perfect way to display those cherished holiday greetings.

Now tell me in the comments below – how do you usually display your Christmas cards?