I’m all for going to town on the Christmas decorations. In the lounge we have a tree that’s so wide that it blocks off the toy cupboard. (Every time Lyra goes to get a toy out, half a pine forest is shed on the carpet). There are wreaths in the kitchen and Christmas cushions in the bedroom. And thanks to Rich the outside of our house looks like Blackpool illuminations. However, when it comes to Christmas cards, I’m just not sure what to do with them all.
The windowsill? One draught and they tumble down. The mantelpiece? It’s already looking pretty crowded, what with fairy lights and a garland and candles. The TV unit? No chance. Jenson scooting around in his walker would have them in a flash. Last year I bought one of those peg and string Christmas card hanging kits from somewhere like Poundland, but all the little pegs kept falling off the string, the string kept getting tangled, and our cat Millie liked to attack the suction pads at either end of the string. Definitely more trouble than it was worth.
So this year, after explaining my dilemma to Lorna, she decided to knock up the uber stylish card hanging contraption that’s in the header. All you need is a sturdy branch, string, little wooden pegs and some eucalyptus. And I’ve included a few more ideas below.
Plywood Tree
The theme we’ve got going on in our lounge is traditional red and gold, but there are other pops of rainbow colour, so this cute wood tree board really appeals.
Wooden Card Holder
Has anyone checked out any of the new Hay/Ikea collection? As a lover of all things Scandi, I was always going to be a fan. I particularly like the look of the Ypperlig wall shelf which could be a good alternative if you’re not a dab hand at DIY.
String ‘Em Up
Along fairy lights, along the staircase, in front of a window … but for the reasons above the Poundland kits might be best avoided.
Frame A Door
I asked Lyra for her views (a three year old’s opinion is always priceless), and she said we should just stick all the Christmas cards to the wall. I didn’t follow up this idea, but it’s essentially what the guys at InteriorGuide.se have done.
Rustic Ladder
I’ve had my eye on a rustic ladder for the bathroom in one of my favourite local shops for a while. If I can also use it to hang Christmas cards off every December, it’s good value for money, right?
What do you do with your Christmas cards? (I have one friend who admits to binning the naff ones straight away!)
In this age of social media, do you reckon that the Christmas card will one day become obsolete?
Love these ideas Lisa. I have the same issue every year. They always fall off the mantlepiece and my 3 year old takes great delight in knocking them down or stealing them.
This year we got a really swish cold holder from Dobbies garden centre but the cards just fall out the sides. So, it’s back to the old blu-tacking to the kitchen door this year! Next year I might up my game with these ideas 🙂
Yes I have this issue too! Lyra like to use any Christmas cards that are in reach as her ‘school registers’! x
I too try to do the little peg thing but it’s such a pain. Last year I just washi taped them up on doors but to be honest it looked a bit of a mess! Also, what do you do with the garish cards you often get sent?!! I’m a but gutted that each year the cards get less and less. Maybe I’m not that popular. I know lots of people opt to donate to charity instead or go environmentally friendly but I do still love a card. It always seems such a shame not to receive a lovely card through the letterbox. I really do hope they don’t disappear altogether x
I like the idea of washi taping them onto doors Lottie! The garish ones usually get hidden behind the pretty ones in my household, ha xx
Glad you mentioned this Lottie – thought it was maybe just me! I still love to send and receive cards but we do seem to receive fewer each year 🙁
I must confess I was rather pleased with my efforts Lisa, it was SO easy to make. Great inspo lovely xxx
It’s gorgeous Lorna. Every home should have one. x
Lisa, I love the header image idea, so gorgeous!
I hate to admit it, but apart from the most beautiful, tasteful cards, I “allow” Jovan to have all the cards in his room!!
Su this is genius! X
Lovely. I have a (few!) large bookshelf and I push the back page of my cards between the spines of the books so the pictures on the front line up like a little picture gallery. Looks festive, takes up no room and so when they are taken down it doesn’t leave the room looking bare.
Ahh this sounds lovely Jo x