Monday, December 10, 2012

DIY Holiday Card Tree

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Looking for a really pretty, creative way to display all your holiday cards?  Check out this DIY Holiday Card Tree from Shutterfly's website.  I LOVE that it's made using natural tree branches from your yard or neighborhood.  Take the kiddos for a walk and let them help you pick out the branches.  This is really easy to pull together:

  • Grab your favorite vase (they used a sturdy, bulbous gold one with a sheer bow to add some sparkle!) and fill it with thin tree branches from your yard or the park. A holly branch will also work as the berries provide beautiful pops of color. (Note: If you use a lighter weight vase, fill it with sand to ground it.) 
  • Use twine, ribbon or clothes pins to attach the holiday cards to the branches. Alternate sizes and shapes to add visual interest. As more cards arrive, your tree blossoms! 
  • String yarn, ribbon or a popcorn garland around the tree to marry the branches and unify the overall look. 
  • Wrap a few boxes with butcher paper, twine or seasonal adornments (small glittered pinecones, paper stars, or wooden ornaments) and set the packages around the base of the vase. 
  • Once the tree is at capacity, display extra cards around it.

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