Apparently there is such a thing as Christmas card day, something that is 'celebrated' every year on December 9th. If I had known this, this post would have been online two days ago, but alas 😉
Christmas Card Day was created to honor the 'inventor' of the first commercial Christmas card (in 1843), the British Sir Henry Cole. And of course to remind everyone that the D is in the month and that it is therefore high time to shop for Christmas cards (preferably from small, local designers /entrepreneurs) and start writing. Especially now that Christmas will look different than we would like due to the coronaization.
And how much fun is it to receive Christmas cards? It is a small party to find those colored envelopes on your doormat! The question is: what are you going to do with those little gifts? Below you will find five handy and creative tips.
Hang them up
As traditional as it is, by hanging your Christmas cards on a string with paperclips, for example, you can easily give them a place. Hang a sprig of greenery here and there for decoration. And whether it is along the banister of the stairs, in the living room above the couch or on the door of the toilet; every time you walk past it, you are reminded of all those sweet wishes and people.
The tree in
If you want to give your Christmas cards a more prominent place in your home during the holidays, hang them on your Christmas tree. Make a hole in the top left corner with a hole punch, tie a pretty ribbon or string to it and decorate your tree with it! This way you really make your cards part of your Christmas decorations and your tree looks just that little bit more personal.
Under a bell jar
Let's be honest; not all Christmas cards are the same. And I mean this purely aesthetically. So it makes perfect sense to have a favorite. Do you really want to give it a special place? Then place it under a glass dome. With some cotton wool and a few mini Christmas balls, you can really make it a party.
In a diorama
By turning your Christmas card into a diorama, you bring the scene to life a little (just a little bit 😉) Make a few copies of the card on thick paper and, with some time, glue, extra paper and a deep frame, make a diorama out of it. You can also decorate it with lights, finds from nature or miniature items. Give it a nice spot in your home and leave your diorama up all year round.
A booklet
There comes a time in the year when the Christmas cards really need to be put away (for me, often around Easter). If you want to increase the chance that you will look at them again, make a booklet of them. Make two holes in the long side of each card and string them on a nice ribbon or string or buy metal rings. You can make a front from a nice piece of paper. This way you get a nice collection.
Have fun with it!