Recycling Christmas Cards

[@crafterstreats2017]

Hello! Thank you for the feedback on the music. I did not know how to turn the volume down while editing. 🤷🏻‍♀️ I have learned a lot since this video.

[@sls4035]

You're doing a great job!

[@cannycrafter1405]

I always love seeing Christmas cards being recycled. I also die cut mine and then make my own cards and tags from them, the possibilities are endless! I love the idea of keeping the card fronts whole and using them as postcards, that's something I would never have thought of! Thanks for the inspo!

[@karenrich9092]

My great-grandmother would punch holes on the edges of cards and crochet in them together, making "gingerbread houses" to hold her cookies and candies.

[@crafterstreats2017]

Hi! What a wonderful idea. It must have been a special treat to anyone to receive such special gift. Thank you for sharing and for stopping by. 💞

[@janemack2667]

Love this idea!

[@robertaanderson6229]

Tyvm for sharing that. I'm going to do that with my grands. So much fancy expensive stuff these days. It's nice to do it old school.

[@laurelolson2564]

I remember pretty bowls made from card panels crocheted together. Mom used to fill them with Christmas candy.❤

[@katherinem.4414]

Oh, how cute!! I am sure they could make fun little sewing cards for children too, if you glue some heavy card stock on the back, let the glue dry, and punch holes along the edges of the cards, give old enough kids some yarn, a very large, plastic blunt needle, and let them sew in and out of the holes, making a sewn edge!! You could make the sewing cards in fun, pretty shapes, like animal shapes, or hearts 💕 for Valentine’s Day!! If you do that, don’t forget to include a paper doily when they are finished, as a gift. I happen to think that those old-fashioned sewing cards helped me to gain an interest in sewing!! Along with my Home Ec. teacher, who taught us the best way to learn every basic technique!! I was sewing my own clothes after I took her class!! I also learned to love embroidery, stamped cross-stitch, needlepoint, crochet and a little knitting. But I tend to drop and twist stitches in knitting, so crochet is much easier!!

[@margaretmarino7853]

Just got a sissix didn't even think about using it for the christmas cards. Thanks for the ideas.

[@connietristao1913]

I just subscribed and really enjoyed your video and how you go through each step. I had a hard time, though, concentrating because of the background music. I will continue to enjoy your videos and instructions. Thank you.

[@crafterstreats2017]

Hi Connie! Thank you for the feed back. I was still learning to edit and since this video I don’t do music any more but if I do in the future it will not be annoying. I’m not able to edit it once it is uploaded. Thank you so much for watching.

[@dorothymccurdy9936]

Fabulous! I had a similar thought and have some cards that I can recycle. Didn't quite know what to do with them but you have given me quite a lot to think about. Thanks for sharing.

[@crafterstreats2017]

Hello, beautiful! Thank you so much for stopping by. I really appreciate you watching. Happy crafting! 😘💛

[@beckyslife6307]

Loved this idea. Awesome way to make ephemera and gift tags. Love it! Tfs🎀

[@crafterstreats2017]

Thank you lovely Becky! 🤗 It sure is, some of the artwork on cards is worth giving it a new life.💞

[@carlenegilpin261]

Great project idea😀

[@crafterstreats2017]

Thank you for your comment and stopping by. 🫶🏼

[@caseyslove]

Great ideas. Thank you for sharing. Would have loved to have seen the finished projects.

[@emmyploeger512]

I wish you had showed the finished cards. I have been recycling cards since I was 12 and I'm 67 now. always in for some new ideas. I agree about the music, you don't need it.

[@margaretbedwell3211]

I really need to get one of those die cutting machines. I have been making cards and gift tags as well, and I love your ideas presented here. I have already made all of my cards for this Christmas and some gift tags as well. I use some of the full card face for making a new card on pre made stock or sometimes two cards with pretty colored stock behind it. Great summer project to beat the heat. LOL. Thanks for sharing your ideas. Have a Blessed day.

[@crafterstreats2017]

Hi! Thank you for stopping by. Also, thank you sharing your idea for giving the cards a life. Happy crafting! 💝😘

[@Carmen-fr4dw]

Warning. die cutting machines are addictive. I have an A4 file filled with 20 magnetic sheets of die cuts PLUS a smaller pocket file of 20 pages of pockets with 6 pockets per page for small dies & I STILL need to store the Tim Holtz, Tattered Lace & Olga Directorenko dies in other boxes & folders

[@crafterstreats2017]

I’m so happy you got a die cut machine. Yes, you are right it is addicting. Happy crafting!💖

[@SueLD]

Great idea. I have a bunch of cards I have been saving. You have inspired me. I came over from Crafty Crafts By Deanna.

[@sandrasweat7104]

Enjoyed the video I have all kinds of cards and find this a very economic and thrifty way of using them. Thank ou

[@Heart-toHand]

These are super fun

[@marvinhenrie6705]

You are a wizard, thank you for sharing

[@craftyria]

Great ideas! I love recycling Christmas Cards!

[@24deborahendsley23]

WOW!!! Great Share THX! New Subscriber here from Deanna Channel! Basically I'm new to the crafting family and learning so much from all the Wonderful Clever Artist out in the KZbin World! Looking forward to more videos!

[@crafterstreats2017]

DEBORAH, welcome to the channel and to the crafting community. Thank you for watching.

[@estherelliott412]

Love these ideas. I make my own cards, so when my husband gets free cards in the mail, I recycle them.

[@crafterstreats2017]

Hi! Thank you for sharing. It’s a great way to keep a card going. I appreciate you stopping by and commenting. Happy crafting! 💞🫶🏼

[@stacey8923]

Hi, I am came over to your channel via Crafty Crafts by Deanna. Your tags are terrific. I’m going to make some tomorrow. Happy crafting.

[@crafterstreats2017]

Stacey Z thank you. Have fun making your tags!

[@Solaeandcraft]

Great idea definitely! I try my best to save every precious paper 🤗🥰💕

[@crafterstreats2017]

Thank you Sweet Solae! I have a big container with all kinds of paper scraps. One of my goals next year is to use a good portion of the paper scraps. 💞

[@olivemaycards]

I cut my Christmas cards up to make new cards to donate to seniors, but I usually just die cut them down to 4x5.25 to fit on an A2 card base. It's very quick so I can easily remake about 100 cards from an exchange I'm part of. I haven't ever played with other shapes, but these look great! I want to get some tag dies and try this out.

[@crafterstreats2017]

Jo Blackford that is a great idea to cut them out and use them on A2cards. Happy crafting!

[@daniellegibellina998]

This is my mission to repurpose all of my cards to give to seniors next year. I also love the gift tag idea! Where is the best place to get A2 cards?

[@crafterstreats2017]

Hello! The senior citizens will love your cards. You can get A2 based with envelopes at Hobby Lobby. Amazon also has them. Here is the link to Amazon: Blank White Cards and Envelopes 100 Pack, Ohuhu 4.25 x 5.5 Heavyweight Folded Cardstock and A2 Envelopes for DIY Greeting Card, Weddi... a.co/d/cKTaLB2

[@olivemaycards]

@@daniellegibellina998 I use A2 size because it's a sheet of regular letter sized cardstock cut in half and then folded in half, so I can buy cardstock in bulk and make my own bases with no waste. But there are lots of places to buy A2 card blanks - any craft store should have them.

[@marciataylor4077]

Wonderful suggestions for reduce-reuse-recycle!

[@denisecarr1715]

Where did you get your machine, dies and accessories?

[@bunnyhollowcrafts]

Love the idea ... new subscriber! People ... if you don't have something nice to say, let it go.

[@crafterstreats2017]

Sweet Becky, thank you for watching and subscribing.

[@katherinem.4414]

Make paper chains or paper Christmas stockings to hang on the tree. If you make a stocking for each person, have them each put a little note in there, something that they want to remember next Christmas. We wrote down gifts we wanted to give to Jesus, and put them in a little box, but you could put them in your stockings.

[@craftygirl17]

Awsome idea, thanks for sharing this, Deanna sent me to your channel.

[@crafterstreats2017]

Hi Sandy! Thank you for your kind words. Welcome to my channel and thank you for watching! Happy crafting! 🤗

[@lljl5310]

Great video! Thank you!!

[@Carmen-fr4dw]

I was expecting something far more innovative. I use dies to recycle xmas cards, but don't limit myself to making tags with them. One year, yes, I used circle dies to cut roundels, which I then mounted on doilies, but I die cut Santa sleighs & sacks, leaves, branches & all sorts of ephemera which can then get stored for use not just in xmas stash, but year round.

[@crafterstreats2017]

Hi Carmen! Thank you so much for stopping by. I’m so happy you recycle your Christmas cards and can use them year around. Happy crafting! 💖

[@MaryFayeKecko]

LOVE THIS IDEA!!

[@crafterstreats2017]

Thank you so much for watching lovely, Mani. I do this with birthday cards as well. It’s a great way to keep someone’s design creativity alive.

[@rachelburgener819]

👏👏👏 Love it ❤️😀

[@Niamh07421]

just found your channel- what model is your big shot and where do you order the tag dies

[@crafterstreats2017]

Hi Maureen! Thank you so much for stopping by. I got my tag dies from aliexpress. If you don’t like ordering items from China, Amazon also has them and also a wide range of shapes. My big shot is older. I do not think the black one is sold in stores anymore. It is a Sizzix brand. You can purchase a manual die cut machine on Scrapbook.com,Amazon, Facebook marketplace, try garage sales, thrift stores. Happy Crafting! 💞

[@Niamh07421]

I will look for one - not really a crafter but have boxes and boxes and boxes of about 70 years of Christmas, Easter< birthday etc cards- my family never threw them out and now I have them all- and just found another 10 boxes from an elderly relative that just pasted - just don-t want to get rid of- some I have scrapbooked (special memories)and some Christmas ones I have framed and put out at the holidays - fast great vintage art @@crafterstreats2017

[@crafterstreats2017]

@@Niamh07421 wow, what a special way to remember your family members by going through the cards and also admire or draw inspiration from the vintage art on the cards. Thank you for sharing that. Happy crafting!

[@dianejohanson98]

I have been recycling my Christmas cards for many years now, but have always just used my scissors and a hole punch to make gift tags. What machine are you using to cut with the dies?

[@crafterstreats2017]

Hi Diane! I’m so happy you have been recycling your Christmas cards. It is a money saver. I use a manual big shot. Do you also recycle your other non Christmas cards?

[@dianejohanson98]

@@crafterstreats2017 No, I haven’t recycled anything except Christmas cards because we don’t exchange other cards in our family any longer nor gifts except at Christmas.

[@CathyHostetler]

I enjoyed your ideas. The background music was not pleasant for me. :(

[@craftingwithgaby]

Great video & fabulous ideas tfs I know I have cards I can reuse 😍🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@NaniBunnyCreations]

I love re-using my cards too. It's a shame to waste them. TfS!

[@crafterstreats2017]

Nalaine Bersia it sure is a shame. Thank you for watching!

[@chaselip]

Love this idea. Thanks from a new subscriber 😍

[@crafterstreats2017]

Hello lovely, crafter, Cindy! Welcome to my channel. Thank you for watching and subscribing! 🤗

[@mariap.chavez8051]

cool 🤍🖤👍 great .!!!

[@carolsiegle3254]

I recycle cards, never thought to use dies, thanks. Like what you're doing.😍

[@Carmen-fr4dw]

Using dies is amazing for getting the most diverse results: A xmas card with houses, for example, becomes wonderfully diverse tree branches & leaves which look far more realistic than if you use inks or paints.

[@518pleasure]

Enjoyed this video and love this idea! It would have been much better if there wasn't music in the background though. I just subscribed and will enjoy watching your other videos. TFS

[@crafterstreats2017]

Ohio67, thank you for watching, subscribing and for your feedback. Welcome to my channel!

[@CraftyCapersWithDawn]

I agree with you about the background music. The video is great, but the music is rather annoying.

[@craftypam9992]

My very thought! If music is essential, pick something which doesn't turn your brain to mush. I ended up with captions and silence.

[@fifibrown13]

Where did you all get the dye cutting machine?

[@crafterstreats2017]

Hi! I got my machine from Amazon.

[@serenityinhim]

Great idea here from Deanna channel! Enjoyed your ideas wish there was no music...hard to focus with it in the background darlin’. TFS! Have a great day! Hugs 🤗 Christine

[@crafterstreats2017]

Thank you for watching, subscribing and for your feedback. Welcome to my channel, Serenityinhim!

[@mariapatriciachavez2109]

❤️❤️

[@crafterstreats2017]

🤗🤗🤗

[@esthert4868]

Great idea

[@crafterstreats2017]

Thank you so much for watching Esther! Happy crafting! 💞

[@morgannaturcotte1843]

Question what is that contraption u r using and where could I get one.

[@crafterstreats2017]

Hi! It is a sizzix big shot die cutting machine. You can get them on Amazon, scrapbook.com, eBay…

[@morgannaturcotte1843]

@@crafterstreats2017 thank u

[@luwandaartrelle4250]

What if you don't have that machine?

[@crafterstreats2017]

You can always find a tag shape online, print it out, cut it and trace it on the card. That shape can get reused as your template.

[@sandraweiler5971]

Great video, I’m going to get out all my old Christmas cards and get started. I don’t think you need the music it was a little irritating to while you’re talking. Thank-you for sharing. 🌸

[@crafterstreats2017]

Thank you for letting me know about the music. I don’t have music in my videos anymore for that reason. I hope you can give it a try. Happy crafting!

[@cinnamonstafford2171]

What is the machine you are using

[@crafterstreats2017]

Hi! Thank you for stopping by. That is a manual die cut machine. The name is a Big Shot by Sizzix.

[@cristiin1992]

I wish I can make this with my cricut. I don't know how

[@rosaspanjol673]

👍 Nice!… but,where do you get that fancy machine and all those gadgets?

[@crafterstreats2017]

I got the big shot die cut machine on Amazon and the tag die set on AliExpress.

[@sue4159]

Agree with the other comment about the music. So annoying. Please turn it off. Video is good though. Thanks

[@crafterstreats2017]

It was one of my first videos and I did not know how to turn the volume down. I am not able to turn it off now. The downfall to learning editing skills. 🤦🏻‍♀️TFW

[@deeuk5520]

Great ideas. Had to put you on mute, so missed your chat. Music is awful - sorry, plus it's on a loop?

[@crafterstreats2017]

No worries, I don’t do music 🎶 on my videos anymore. Thanks for watching. Happy crafting!

[@mmmmlllljohn]

Good video - TFS! FYI - the music is repetitive and annoying ... sorry!

[@crafterstreats2017]

ml benson thanks for the feedback and watching.

[@Animals55patty]

You could do away with that so called music please

[@crafterstreats2017]

Thank you for the feed back. I was still learning to edit videos. TFW

[@lindaohia6938]

Love the tags❤. The music is kinda annoying

[@crafterstreats2017]

Thanh you for stopping by. Happy crafting!

[@kayhalderman4160]

Definitely don’t need that annoying music at all.

[@crafterstreats2017]

Hi! Thanks for the comment. I appreciate you stopping by. Happy crafting!

[@aLLNaNaGiRLS]

Lose the music please. It doesn't add anything to your video. If anything it takes away from your project.

[@crafterstreats2017]

Sheila, thanks for watching and your feedback.

[@mercy-4MV]

Rude

[@darlenepalmer9837]

Lose that music. It’s so annoying.