DIY Christmas Cards

While it feels a little strange to post about the holidays after Christmas, I wanted there to be some surprises, so I waited until after the big day to share these hand crafted cards.  Still, this idea can be modified and used throughout the year and certainly can be filed away until next year rolls around, thanks to Pinterest! 

We all know that Christmas cards are so fun to send and receive, but I had a hard time swallowing the dent they would leave in our budget if we went the route I originally desired (which involved custom made cards on the adorable Tiny Prints website), so I decided to come up with a Plan B.  It basically involved searching for simple DIY ideas on the web and then raiding my supply of craft paper (which I bought at Michael’s or Hobby Lobby in high school and seems to be endless).  These cards were a snap to make and I loved putting together various colors and patterns to fit with the personalities of those receiving them.  *Just for the record, I mainly made these cards for family members, as time got away from me, leaving me unable to make and send them to all of our friends.* 

 

You can see how simple these were to make.  First, I basically cut a long triangle out of craft paper.  Then I cut it into strips to make the body of the Christmas tree.  Next, I used a different color and pattern to make a skinny tree trunk.  Then I just used a glue stick to adhere them to some colorful paper.  Even though they are all the same basic design, I love how they are each unique!  Oh, and I clearly didn’t stick to just “Christmas colors.”  Why limit yourself when there are so many fantastic possibilities? 

*The yellow tags helped me keep track of who was to receive each card.*  Did you make your own cards this year?  With all the ideas on the web, there are endless ways to get creative!