How to Make Recycled Christmas Cards

Got a lot of Christmas cards and no idea what to do with them after the holidays? Try using them to make new cards for next year.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Glue
• Cardboard stock
• Colored markers, pens, pencils
• Typing paper colored or white
• Address labels opt.
• Scissors or pinking shears

1. Cut the front of the card off from the back. Keep the back but you will not need it for this project. Cut the cardboard to one inch bigger than the front of the card on all four sides

2. Glue the cardboard stock on the back on the card. Using markers, pens, pencils etc. write a new message on the card stock to someone on your Christmas list

3. Take the typing paper and fold into an envelope and glue. Address the envelope or type the name on a label.

4. Place the new card you made into the envelope and seal. Mail to everyone you have on your list.

Tips & Warnings

• This is a great project to do with ages K through grade 5.
• Variation to add to the card is a small piece of card stock attached at the top so the card will stand like a picture instead of writing a whole message just sign and send.
• This is great for sending to soldiers in Walter Reed Hospital or shut-ins and nursing home residents