This post will show you 13 easy crafts using old Christmas cards.
Do you have a stash of old Christmas cards lying around?
Instead of letting them clutter up your space, hiding them in boxes, or throwing them away, why not recycle them into something new and beautiful?
With just a few simple supplies, you can transform those old greeting cards into stunning crafts that are perfect for the holiday season and beyond.
In this post, I’ll share 13 creative ideas for recycling Christmas cards, from festive ornaments to unique gift tags. So grab your scissors and glue, and let’s get crafting!
13 Christmas Card Crafts to Put Old Holiday Cards to Good Use
Here are the best creative ways to use your favorite Christmas cards. These easy craft ideas are so much fun to make and can be used to decorate your home.
1. DIY Gift Card Holders – Organized 31
Give old and new cards a second life and turn them into gift card holders that you can give as gifts the next year.
2. Mason Jar Lid Snowman Ornaments – Crafts by Amanda
Turn your old cards into these beautiful Christmas ornaments using mason jar lids and twine. These ornaments are so gorgeous that you will want to use them year after year!
3. Upcycle Holiday Cards into Bookmarks – Red Ted Art
Cut up some cute decorations from your old Christmas cards and turn them into bookmarks you can use all year round.
4. Make Gift Tags from Old Christmas Cards
@craftscorneruk #Recycle your Christmas cards! #christmastags #learnontiktok ♬ Christmas Party – Kush Mody
5. Recycled Christmas Card Puzzles – In the Playroom
You can cut up old Christmas cards and make them into a puzzle for the kids! This is a fun way to give old cards a new life.
6. Gift Boxes from Old Cards – Sum of Their Stories
Spruce up a plain gift bag by sticking on some old Christmas cards. These make a great gift box for all your holiday gifting and double as a greeting card as well as a package for your gifts.
7. Recycled Christmas Card Ornaments – Pillar Box Blue
These gorgeous ornaments are one of my favorite Christmas card craft ideas. While they look difficult to make, you will learn exactly what to do by following the simple guide.
8. Christmas Card Collage – Busy Blooming Joy
You can make new Christmas cards by cutting out holiday shapes and pictures from old cards and sticking them onto some new scrapbook paper.
9. Tin Can Ornament – Pillar Box Blue
Make these adorable new ornaments from recycled tin cans (such as sardines cans) and old Christmas cards.
10. Origami Envelope Cards – Sum of Their Stories
This fun Christmas craft idea is great for using up not only old Christmas cards but also old wrapping paper offcuts in various shapes and different patterns.
11. Vintage Style Ornaments for Christmas – Songbird Blog
I love this vintage craft idea that uses old family photos to create unique & stunning Christmas decorations.
Related: 15 Beautiful Vintage Crafts You Can Make and Sell
12. Make a DIY Cardboard Christmas Tree – Barley and Birch
Repurpose Christmas cards by turning them into a fun centerpiece.
13. Upcycled Snowman Collage Cards – In the Playroom
These snowman cards are a fun craft to do together with your kids. Simply cut out shapes from old Christmas cards and glue them onto some construction paper to make this fun Christmas card idea.
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17 Super Cute DIY Christmas Gifts In a Jar
I hope you found some fun ideas on what to do with old Christmas cards. Which of these recycling Christmas cards ideas will you be trying out next Christmas?
