Did you know that there are enough greeting cards sold in the United
States each year to fill a building as long as a football field and at
least 10 stories high! That's a lot of paper, and most of it does NOT
go into the recycling bin!
There's
no better way to save paper (and money!) during the holidays than to
make your own cards for family, friends, teachers, and others in your
community you want to show some love this season. Start with some plain
solid-colored notecards or cardstock and try these ideas with items you
probably already have in your house (and are just waiting to get used!):
If you make a holiday card you're super proud of, scan it and email it to us so we can post it on this blog!
There's
no better way to save paper (and money!) during the holidays than to
make your own cards for family, friends, teachers, and others in your
community you want to show some love this season. Start with some plain
solid-colored notecards or cardstock and try these ideas with items you
probably already have in your house (and are just waiting to get used!):- Cut out images from wrapping paper, magazines, personal photos, and even last year's cards (if your family saved them) to make collages.
- Dig into your stock of stickers for funny images and accents.
- Fabric, ribbons, and buttons add a great artsy look.
- Check the kitchen for aluminum foil and cupcake sprinkles.
- If there's already a stock of craft supplies in your home, look for beads, glitter, pipe cleaners, sequins, felt, yarn, etc.
- Make a design on the computer and print it out, then glue onto the card.
- Go old school -- get some markers or crayons and DRAW!
- Peace sign
- Christmas tree
- Cross
- Planet Earth
- Heart
- Bunch of stars
- Picture of yourself
- Home
- Snowflake
- Snowman
- Santa
- Menorah
- The numbers "2012"
- Or anything you think your card recipient might like...
If you make a holiday card you're super proud of, scan it and email it to us so we can post it on this blog!
