Giving new life to Old Christmas cards

I really love to recycle and the opportunity to do so with old Christmas card really appeals to me! I love how these turned out and I ended up with lots of fun cards super fast and easy!
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[@tamaranichols6821]

It's fresh to see how others repurpose and recycle items that are out of the ordinary. I love your ideas.

[@janepeters6726]

You are the only person I have seen who uses the interior of envelopes for backgrounds! I came up with the idea years ago. Great recycling. I vote for more videos of using things from daily life to make classy cards.

[@dechinta]

I use the interior of envelopes for backgrounds too! I make Badge A Minit pins and magnets and will use all kinds of things for backgrounds. If I have a sticker or photo that is smaller than the 2-1/4" circles, I can use just about anything for backgrounds, wrapping paper, the interior of envelopes, and one of my favorite backgrounds is to find a photo in magazines of someone in a blingy gown of gold lamé, or sequins, crystals, etc. and cut a circle out of that and use it for the background. The sky is the limit! Or...there's NO limit!

[@2learn4ever]

I don't usually watch a video for so long but I thoroughly enjoyed this. I love to recycle old cards and you have given me so many ideas. Yes, yes, do please do more of this. Thank you.

[@CraftingVicky]

ah thank you! Glad you enjoy! I also try not to do videos this long but once I got started I couldn't stop lol And I really wanted to share with you how easy it was

[@2learn4ever]

I honestly would be happy to watch another hour long video on recycling cards. I hate throwing them out and so I hoard them to make later, which I never get the time to do. Keep it up!

[@CraftingVicky]

ahhhh that is so sweet! I will try to keep it up this way I just MIGHT be ready for Christmas lol

[@peniandrews165]

I take all my cards from people all thru the year, collect them in a large envelope and cut the fronts off , no writing on them and send them to St. Judes Childrens Hospital, they can remake cards or other items and they resell them for spending money. I will keep the ones that are written on from now on and the sentiments, thanks for the ideas. My dau in law wanted me to make her Mothers Day card, this year, and she loved it.

[@kathlynebert5063]

I have years of saved cards. You have given me the inspiration to go create with them. Thank you. I would love to see more. And by the way although we can hear your family, it is real life and I can still hear you very clearly. It does not distract me at all.

[@blackitten2]

Oh my goodness, this was amazing!!!! I hope you have another video like this. Thanks so much for sharing your great eye for design. Loved all the cards, tips and tricks.

[@CraftingVicky]

Thank you so much :)

[@marshahouseholder3213]

Thank you Vicky. They are lovely. Thankfully I have not thrown away my cards. YAY!

[@junespraggon9657]

these are what started me on this path, i love it

[@lindambird2180]

So nice to see someone else who uses all kinds of background materials. Why throw anything out. Gave me even more ideas, many thanks ...

[@carolnewby8747]

I love to make hand made cards. Great ideas. The background noises are not bothering me, it makes homemade more real. This is inspiration to get back to my card making.

[@brendaroland5666]

I love this. For over 20 years I have recycled my favorite cards into lots of fun new creations. Keep the recycle going!

[@mariebutler7914]

I love watching your videos I do a lot of recycling myself and I always have a messy desk and feel right at home with you

[@theresesprinkle2103]

I would love to see more of this. This could done with other cards as well.

[@joycealcorn5175]

I love watching your videos. I had lost my inspirations and was ready to stop but after watching your first show I can’t stop making cards. Thank you. Please keep them up and don’t worry about your family...that is life.

[@chrlhnt3]

I really enjoyed watching you recycled those cards. I was getting ready to trash a bag of last years cards but now I'm not. Thanks for the creativity.

[@CraftingVicky]

So glad that I could inspire you to do something with those cards! TFW

[@eileenfb1948]

Now I must make some cards in January - you have inspired me. Children can’t be expected to sit still or to be quiet. What upset me one time was a very young child left alone upstairs and mother made out she was being silly and left her to cry. Didn’t watch her videos again as it was upsetting to me. Thank you for sharing in spite of the obstacles.

[@CraftingVicky]

Mine are much older so they don't have an excuse lol :) They seem to be louder as soon as I start to film! Hope that you do start in January it helps to make sure that you have enough . TFW

[@thebradoctor]

I am a "tree hugger"! I love this! I have 2 containers full of Christmas and other occasion cards! Now I can upcycle them!

[@cindyduran7287]

victoria grady crumpton this is me too! This video takes upcycling to another level. I am going to look for stickers now after Christmas.

[@patboyle9890]

I like the sounds in the background . So homey. Love your ideas. 🐶

[@SuperJazzyjane]

WOW ..... I love these cards .... what a wonderful and budget-minded way to use up the beautiful cards we receive every Christmas.

[@lisadobson4460]

I have watched all of your Christmas card recycling videos and am beginning to watch them a second time. I love your videos! Yes, I am making mine while watching yours!!

[@BarbaraRademacher]

This is inspiring for me. I have tons of Thanksgiving and Christmas cards left over after last year. I was making cards for the Caring Hearts Card Drive. I totally gave out and was totally burned out. I have so much card makings left, I can just use that. I don't have to buy anything new, except maybe glue and tape. THANK YOU for getting me moving.

[@CraftingVicky]

Yeah that is something that you have to be careful about is burning yourself out because at that point you no longer have fun and might not do more... this is why at one point in the series I started alternating between Christmas cards and some using your scraps. Gave me options! TFW

[@bettyhannan3771]

Thank you for all the wonderful crafty ideas! I’m going to go find my cards from last year and recycle them. You do such a great job Vicky!

[@drwebster1]

those are all so beautiful and hearing your family just adds to the fun!

[@denisekuhlman5865]

Thanks I love your ideas. I have stacks of cards to work up. I have my husband save all his cards from the office for me. They are treasures to me. Also, you don't need to be sorry for your family and dog, thats just life!

[@HERCREATIVEHANDS]

That was truly inspiring! I save old cards for their pictures & have lots of stamps & neat papers to do this but never knew where to start to have them look sooo professional I would feel comfortable sending to someone! The cards made cute gift tags for kids to make but I don't do Sunday school anymore but they can have a New Life again! TY!

[@sheilalundquist3928]

Yes, keep doing this. I used to do it years ago and loved it.

[@tuittyma]

Awesome usage of paper that would normally go in the trash. I’m all about recycling and you just took it to a whole new level!!!

[@lisaugalde2628]

thx for sharing...so glad to see I'm not the only one that upcycles pieces from old cards! 🤗 you are very productive & creative cards with your cards! awesome job!

[@lindadavis4840]

I have saved so many cards over the years. Now I have to find them to see what I can use. Thanks for the ideas! Also, I add the ink to the edges, have been doing it for years. Love the look. I also punch the rounded corners. It softens the corners and gives the card a more professional look. Merry Christmas and blessings to you and yours! 😍

[@cheriebrittin7627]

New subscriber, I adore hearing your family background. You’re inspiring me to get back to card making. Thank you! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@lylac1914]

I love that you use every bit of Christmas scraps to make so many Beautiful Christmas card.

[@vickiemorgan1839]

I absolutely love this video.. I have always wanted to do something with my old cards I have had for years.. Am glad I found your channel. N.C girl

[@georgierusso5364]

You have most definitely inspired me to get back to making my own cards again. Thank you!

[@ritachilds7992]

This is such a great idea... I took some of the cards from last year and made some new ones... sometimes they are even prettier than some I spend hours on making

[@lindapritchard9968]

I've never done any crafting before like this. I am amazed at all the neat tools you have! I have so much clutter now, having donsized to an apt., it would be a while before I could set up an area for this, but I love watching you!

[@moo38606cow]

I stumbled on this today! Great inspiration. I have saved card front for a while NOW I know what I can do and not feel guilty cutting them to pieces!

[@viviangouldthorpe8366]

What wonderful inspiration! These are just gorgeous!

[@charlareign8114]

Christmas cards should be enjoyed more than once. Loved the recycling!,

[@marymcmullen6902]

I just love recycling and finding new uses for old things. Great video ❤️.

[@patriciapehler9461]

You are so quick! Love the ideas plus reusing the beautiful Christmas cards. I hate for them to go to waste because they are so pretty. Thanks so much!

[@louisesouza6627]

I am happy to see others doing what I do. I just "hate" to waste good cards.

[@marialoureiro455]

(: So do I ... I even used to get angry at my mother if she threw them out ... I still do ... ☺

[@ultraviolet13881]

Very inspiring -- love that these are fast and easy to make, but the end results are not only beautiful, they're one of a kind! Going to make some now! TFS

[@sharonoberry9035]

Loved watching you create effortlessly, would love to see more of your creations!

[@debishaw9355]

You have a great eye as to what works and what doesn’t..You have so much patience. They are beautiful!

[@susancstufft2530]

Hi. Just stumbled on your video today. Like your ideas. Its 2019 after Christmas. New ideas for my four year old hobby. Thanks.

[@charlsiesmith302]

Love watching your videos. Started saving envelopes after watching one of yours in the past. Thank you

[@PearlHiggins1]

OMG... I have wanted to do this for so long. In fact, I have saved Christmas cards for a couple years now. Thank you so much. I love all the tools you have.

[@irishnunna]

Pearl Higgins I e seen lots of these tools in thrift store!

[@avonna0117]

So glad I watched this. I have saved cards for years, but never knew what to do with them. What a great idea.

[@byrdellsparks6834]

Love the recycling cards, you do a great job.

[@natjenn33]

Love this! Can't wait to recycle cards into something new.

[@valerietodd1999]

What a super video. Felt I was with you as I do very similar to you. Got a few more ideas as I am a dedicated recycler and hate waste. Can’t wait to get started again on next year’s cards. Thank you.

[@rockingwillow]

Absolutely astonishing. Love love love your work. You are so encouraging. Can't wait to give this a shot. Thank you so very much.

[@peggylittle9224]

I enjoyed watching your video very much! You are very creative & this inspired me to do the same! Please don't ever feel like you need to apologize for the sounds your family makes. Small children will be grown & gone before you can turn around-that is their home & that was just the sounds of life-most of us have been there! Again, I enjoyed watching this & will look forward to seeing other videos that you make! Happy crafting!!❤️👏👍😊

[@CraftingVicky]

Thank you so much Peggy! So glad you have been inspired with this video :) TFW

[@margarettamlin8869]

I love reclining Christmas cards so relaxing 😍❤️🐶

[@addydog2012]

Awesomeness! So funny the kids, dog and husband, we have lives! lol I have always wanted to do this same thing, now I am motivated! I love Christmas cards, I save them year to year, I haven't thrown one away in 25 years! Oops! I'm digging those cards out of the Christmas storage... thank you, thank you!

[@dawnyork2303]

I loved all the cards you did, they're really pretty and to see how many cards you got outta 1 card was great. I loved what you did and how you did it with what you already had to work with...great job!!

[@telemyztery]

I have a hard time getting rid of cards. I have a ton of Xmas, bday, valentine, etc. cards. I knew I kept them for a reason, so the reason is what you are doing with yours. Recycle, and give. Thanks for all the tips.

[@vivienbailey-hill8456]

I would love to see more. Love them all.

[@ulrikeruffert5945]

Love that you use paper from other sources- like packaging! Don’t worry about family noises. Makes you human! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@tracybell3325]

I been saving my Christmas cards from the past for years. You have helped me very much in what way to go in making my cards. Thank you very much!

[@carolreese2330]

Wonderful, wondered what to do with the cards i've saved. Awesome. love using recycling.

[@mawmawvee]

Ooooohhh. That gold paisley wrapping paper is gorgeous! Why can't I ever find stuff like that!

[@MsMedium]

Encouraging people to recycle and make into something so nice is awesome! Thank you, from Nova Scotia.

[@CraftingVicky]

So nice to get visits from a fellow Canadian :) Glad you enjoyed this.

[@juneribbons5196]

Awesome use of old Christmas cards. All of your cards were quick, easy and beautiful. I've been using old Christmas card for the current years gift tags. This last Christmas I didn't do that. All of my crafting supplies are packed,so I didn't have access to the cards. I also saw crafters using their old cards on tags and other ornaments. So theres always next year. I also buy cards after the holiday when they go on sale.

[@betsyturner2747]

These small cards would also be good for gift cards . Thank you for the great idea!

[@theresesprinkle2103]

Thank you for the great idea of using old cards. Great job.

[@elizabethvallely4044]

OM I have been doing the same thing for a few years! Its awesome to reuse and add your own little touch! Thank you for sharing!!!!

[@carolynlindgren8007]

Love your creativity and seeing the results of your productive thinking.

[@99rylee]

adorable little cards. I like all of them. Merry Christmas

[@susanrascone2098]

Thank you for these ideas. I had saved some of my Xmas cards to reuse before I saw this. Don't apologize for your kids, they will be grown and gone before you know it.

[@CraftingVicky]

I know it's funny because when they are there making noise they get in the way but when they aren't there I miss them lol TFW

[@audreyfrel]

Cardmaking

[@mawmawvee]

I agree-Don't apologize for your kids. We're in your actual home in a family scene. They belong there. We don't. I don't find they make too much noise, or that they have a negative effect on your videos at all. It's life and family and home. :D

[@rogerboynton9085]

I’m just now watching your video and you have done a wonderful job even though that you’re in your laundry room don’t worry about what they’re hearing in the background we are concentrating Justin what you’re showing us thank you so much for your creativity you’re a wonderful person

[@charlinebosse1099]

What a good way to recycle...so beautifully. I love the sound of the screen door opening, the dog barking, etc...There is life all around you! Merci beaucoup d'avoir partager ton talent avec nous!

[@CraftingVicky]

ça m'a fait plaisir :)

[@mawmawvee]

Ca c'est BON!!! The larger snowman scene. Please continue recycling the cards.

[@tericampisi]

Absolutely Love watching this video! Would love to see more Christmas cards done Thanks in advance! Don't worry about the daily life happening in the background as they are not a distraction! Have a great day:)

[@nancyculhanehoag7936]

I have kept Christmas cards to, thinking I love them and don't want to throw them away. I knew there must be a way to use them but never had sat down and figured out how to do it! Love your idea!!!!!! Thanks for giving me the next step on what to do with them!!! I'm off and running now with your ideal!!!! Thanks a million!!!!!!!!

[@CraftingVicky]

awesome!!! So happy that I could bring some ideas to you!

[@marmaz57]

So creative! Just love your ideas for recycling! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@monamorgan8614]

What a great way to recycle!😁 it would be also a great way to introduce kids to recycling and learning how to make cards to give to their family and friends. I bet their imagination could conjure up some cute cards👍🏻🤔😁

[@2ndChanceCrafting]

I did homemade cards two years in a row to close relatives. I never heard anything back. So know this year I want to send cards to veterans or nursing homes. Great video. I need to beg for peoples old Xmas cards now!

[@CraftingVicky]

yeah... sad that we don't get a lot of cards back these days... but I still love sending out mail and I know how excited I am about getting some so figure they are just too busy (at least that's what I tell myself and continue to send some to them :) )

[@louannevans7162]

@@CraftingVicky I like sending out cards. For just a few moments I think of that person or family and smile. I do not care whether I get one or not. I just like the idea of all those great memories.

[@robinhere4230]

Love the way you re-use and reinvent! Thanks.

[@Lecie66]

Beautiful cards.... I guess it's easy if you have all the necessary tools. You have definitely inspired me. Thanks for sharing.

[@CraftingVicky]

There's not that many tools that you really need. A paper cutter I would say is really the number 1 tool that I wouldn't be able to live without. The glue gun is a nice to have but you can use a glue stick just as well :) That's what I started with! That or you can get the scotch double sided tape. TFW And sure hope you give it a try!

[@addiecarter4356]

Love the cards. I'm going to save the inside of my envelopes from now on lol. Thanks for sharing .

[@Orchidlady50]

Loved this! I save my cards every yr. Now my brain juices have started flowing on using them!!

[@LilCraftyNook]

Love watching your creativity just flow in front of our eyes!! Fantastic idea as well as smart!! Thank you!

[@nancycannell2421]

i've done this on a smaller scale but you have inspired me to raise the bar with your adorable little cards! Thank you for posting this.

[@sharonakers7950]

You are amazing! So many card ideas so now l better get to work! Oh! As for your squeaky door just put a couple of drops of cooking oil on the hinge. Works like a charm!! Love your ideas. Love the family sounds lol

[@craftingplaylists863]

Love the designs...one of my favorite projects...greetings from Glacier National Park Montana

[@lindawatt3483]

Thank you for tutorial i have thrown so many beautiful cards out in the past before i came to the craft world you have truly opened my eyes i won't be throwing any away from now on can't wait to get into this years card creations and i to have made a pledge i will be starting in january making my Christmas cards all through the year thank you once again and all the best for 2020

[@carolgane2509]

This is great. I have never done cards but this really makes me want to. Your cards are amazing. I love them. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@jenniferboyd5208]

I LOVE your gold paisley paper!

[@maggiewalker9194]

Great use of small space. Love recycling everything. Thanks for the video

[@CraftingVicky]

Thank you Maggie!

[@addiecarter4356]

I enjoyed working with you for the third time and hello to your family . Happy Holidays .

[@christinewood2072]

Good to make new use of old cards. Great ideas. Thank you 😊

[@marilynlascola7282]

Absolutely adorable. I love this a lot. Thanks for the idea

[@CraftingVicky]

So glad you enjoyed it! TFW

[@robind.phillips2129]

That’s so true. Here it is, November 9th 2018, and I wish I did this in the slow months of January, February, and March. Anyway,, thanks for sharing your card crafts. Very good ideas for recycling old cards.

[@elizabethseaborn7300]

These are very cute. Don't worry about your family. It's nice to hear the sounds of a family.

[@CraftingVicky]

So glad you liked this Elizabeth :)

[@blankyjoverojas8170]

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[@miriamweicker4076]

would like to have more using recycled cards - I have been greatly inspired to give this a try!

[@marvan1994m2r]

You have a great eye for matching I like the fact that you are recycling. Would like to see more.

[@ruthranieri9268]

I don’t do Christmas cards but seasonal or just note cards so I like your ideas.

[@rendaowe]

Yes, that was fun to watch! Don’t worry about family noise etc. we all have families and you are doing double duty. Merry Christmas.

[@blanchegouveia4644]

Love all you've made! Inspired to make some also. Was in a scrapbooking club for 10 years plus.. Still love to Scrabook, have many supplies still. Stamps by the dozens! Many types. Thanks!!

[@eugeniemacfarlane1107]

My mother folded old cards into boxes to use for gifts of money!

[@CraftingVicky]

that is brilliant!!! Never thought of doing that and not sure that I can actually make a box but what a great idea!

[@sandradowkes3604]

Good idea - how did she do it?