Green Greetings
Make these adorable miniwreath cardsby twistingfresh greens or herbslike boxwood or a sprig of rosemary around a circle of wire. Then punch a hole in the center top of a piece of card stock and thread a piece of twine through the hole to attach the wreath to the card.
All Thumbs (With a Little Paint)
Here’s a fun, fast, andeasy ideayou can do with the kids. All you need is paper or card stock,acrylic paint在一个颜色数组,和提单ack Sharpie. Have your children make the thumbprint "lights" first; after they dry, use the pen to draw in the details.
Letter Perfect
Your friends and family will be delighted when they receivethis cardthat doubles as a personalized tree ornament! You can decorate the initial with anything you like, such as recycled Christmas cards, wrapping paper, or newsprint. To make the personalized initials neatly, type them in and print them out at your desired size, then lay the photocopied letter over the decorative paper and cut both layers at the same time.
Buttoned Up
Anyone else have a box full of random buttons stowed away in a closet somewhere? Give them new purpose as the stars of thisholiday card, created with nothing more than folded card stock (or even a manila folder), glue, and a couple of fine-point pens.
3-D DIY
All That and a Bag of (Paint) Chips
Here's a wonderful—and easy—way to repurpose all those paint chips that didn't make the cut. Let your imagination go: trees, ornaments, and snowmen all work in lots of different color schemes. These make great gift tags, too.
Tree-Lined Treats
这些引人注目的tree designsare created by wrapping embroidery floss around cards that have been notched to hold your handiwork. Top your trees with hole-punched stars, affixed with double-sided tape. View the tutorialhere.
A Bird’s-Eye View
This mixed-media design byMarian Parsonsuses layering to achieve its unique look. Your bird of choice can come from a greeting card, a calendar, or thick wrapping paper. Thebranchis made from the broken scales of a pinecone, glued to the card as a perch for your bird.
Washi Wishes
Washi tape—a decorated lightweight paper tape from Japan—is taking up some significant floor space in craft stores these days. Using a few strips to position a family photo on a holiday card is a simple and cost-effective way to add some rustic charm to your message.
Stamped, Sealed, Delivered
Rubber stamps let you create great-looking cards in a snap. These colorful leaping reindeer were produced by a hand-carved, folk art–inspired stamp fromGreen Garden Stamps; the pigment ink is byColorBox.
For More...
If you're interested in more holiday DIY projects, consider:
How To: Make a Pinecone Garland
How To: Make a Vintage Ornament Wreath
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