03.09.10
Reeaalllly Simple Christmas Card Book…
It’s March… which means it’s time for taking down the Christmas decorations!
A little late but… you know…
So, here are all my Christmas cards… I want to put them somewhere else so I can enjoy them later on…
So, I’m putting them into a little book for perusing later.
I used a two hole puncher and those paper prongs we used in accounting. I also added a red ribbon so I could sort of hide said prong from accounting:
I put our holiday card on top of the stack (you should always keep one of your own card!) And… 10 minutes later… you are done!
You could also add a spine with a cover, more ribbon around the binding area or tie it shut with a ribbon… lots of fun ideas.
I’ve already started 3 more books done in the same way. One with postcards and other old cards I want to save. Because the prongs open up so easily, you can even add cards as you go, keeping them in chronological order. It may not be the “artsiest” of bindings, but it’s quick, easy and everything is in one place! :)
Babs said,
March 9, 2010 at 5:32 pm
OK – this is brilliant! I’ve always wanted to figure out a fun way to keep and save Christmas cards. Very cool idea.
Graycee said,
March 9, 2010 at 7:43 pm
Great idea!
(I see the animals get the top spots . . . as they should! I suppose I’m a bit biased there, considering the two cards on top . . . )
;)
Graycee said,
March 9, 2010 at 7:45 pm
I should have said above: . . . considering the THREE cards on top . . .
I know all of those little monkeys!
carrie said,
March 9, 2010 at 7:48 pm
I’m not sure why… but I’m soooo tickled by the title “little monkeys” for the boys, those regal cats of yours and Meg-a-moo ;) We should get them all in one room… and film it.
Kristina said,
March 10, 2010 at 4:06 pm
I love the kitty peaking from behind Meg “) You are Martha Jr my friend! Such a great idea!!!!
Pam said,
May 1, 2010 at 4:31 pm
What a great idea! My cards are sitting in a dish on the buffet – and have been since Christmas. Bound together like this makes them a conversation piece when friends come over instead of the, “Oh, it’s May and I see your Christmas cards are still out in a pile in a dish.” Resourceful you are!