Tuesday, December 20, 2011

vintage CHRISTMAS card garland

do you remember i mentioned finding vintagey Christmas cards
back in this post?

this is what is was! a gorgeous vintage book full of unused Christmas cards.
i wasn't totally sure what i was going to make until i started
popping the cards out of the book.
once trimmed up, i ran them through my new laminator
cut them out and hole punched them.
i then used some natural twine to string them altogether.


i had a few left over to hang on the tree,

and to use as Christmas gift tags.

Christmas decorations are already 50% off in many shops,
so i grabbed these colourful sparkly ones from Spotlight and added them to my
silver branches



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9 comments:

  1. OliveDecember 20, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Oh very well done. The vintage cards were a brilliant find.

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  2. KimDecember 20, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    The garland looks SO good, and is a great idea, esp since mailing Christmas cards seems to be a fading tradition! Love the Christmas baubles in a vase - i've done that too! Also gave Will a few non-breakable leftover decorations to have in a bowl on his little table, to keep him away from Mummy's "special" ones :) He loves it and its worked beautifully!

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  3. beachcomberDecember 20, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    LOVE this idea!!
    merry christmas!
    x

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  4. Cottage and BroomeDecember 20, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Love the vintage cards! The garland you made looks wonderful! Happy Holidays, Laura

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  5. Shortbread and GingerDecember 21, 2011 at 1:36 AM

    Your vintage card garland is great - a beautiful way to show them off!
    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

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  6. petals and vintageDecember 21, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Love it all Kate. Your glass collection is absolutely amazing - more stunning really! x

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  7. UnknownDecember 22, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    Love the garland. I hang our Christmas cards on string as garland across the windows. I don't know why I didn't think to do it with the vintage post cards that have been in the family. Perhaps for Valentine's Day I will. Thanks for the inspiration. Merry Christmas!

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  8. milliemorganmediaDecember 23, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    So cute! I love the garland & all of your other decor. Thanks for sharing. I am your newest follower! I'd appreciate it if you came over to my blog and followed me back :) Thanks! http://milliemorganmedia.blogspot.com

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  9. Yanet @ 3 Sun Kissed BoysDecember 24, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    The garlan is so cute. That's a great way to display them. Btw, I also like your milk glass collection!

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