I love decorating with Christmas cards. I’ve tried several different ways over the years. I’ve taped them to a door and set them on a on a credenza, just trying to get full enjoyment out of the notes and photos of friends and family all dressed up in their holiday best. Christmas is here for such a short time, and I want to be able to do more with the cards than put them in a basket.
One year I decided to try something different. What if I attached my cards to the ribbon? I tried a couple of different ways to attach the cards, like stapling and paper clipping. The paper clips didn't always hold, and the staples ripped the ribbon when removing. I finally developed the perfect solution: Velcro! I simply attach small pieces of Velcro to the ribbon, and the corresponding piece of Velcro to the back of the card.
I loved the way it looked, and especially enjoyed seeing the cards every time I was in the kitchen, which is a lot during the holidays!
The cards stay put, and I don’t have to redo the ribbon each year because of holes caused by staples. Most of the time, the cards peel easily off the Velcro so I can reuse it, but I do lose a piece now and then as the stickiness is lost when peeling. Still, the Velcro is inexpensive enough that it’s no big deal.
sunnymum
Neat way to display cards! We just tape them all over the house. It's about time to come up with a better plan.
Kelly Stilwell
Love to see what you come up with Sunnymum! Thanks for visiting!
Mama Luvs Books
THANKS!! =) Great idea!!!
Jamie
Beautiful - what a great idea!! I'm always running out of places to put cards, now I can display them like art in the kitchen!! Thanks!
Jen Rodrigues
Velcro. I should try that. I used tape all the time but sometimes the cards would fall and I would have to retape. I will have to try velcro now. Thanks for sharing.
Marilyn L
I love this idea. I get too many cards for my mantle.
Renee Ashley Hanna
What a great ideal this is. Wow some of the creative things you come up with that I wouldn't have been able to. Awesome ideal!! I will have to do this and it seems to be budget friendly to. Anything budget friendly I am a fan of!! LOL 🙂
melisssa oliver
LOVE IT! so easy to do...I am going to do it this year
Kelly
Cool, Melissa! Post a photo so I can see it! Thanks for visiting!
Sherry Compton
Very festive and cute! I love the idea of ribbon on cabinets. This would really bring Christmas to your kitchen. I am like you and want to enjoy my cards and decorate with them. I tape them around the doorway.
lisa
What a pretty way to hang the cards. It's very festive.
RANDY FULGHAM
THIS IS A GREAT IDEAL--THANKS FOR SHARING...
Mary m.
Thanks for the idea. It looks good.
Jennifer Johansen
I wouldn't have thought of velcro! Cool!
Victoria Cortinas
I love this idea. I usually just put the Christmas cards on the bar top with some of my festive trinkets and garland.
Katie Heath
My mom did this all the time when I was little. I think I'll do this in my own home this year now!
Donna P.
I love this idea! Thanks for sharing it!