{"id":75187,"date":"2026-10-27T13:13:14","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T20:13:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shutterfly.com\/ideas\/?p=75187"},"modified":"2026-10-27T13:52:38","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T20:52:38","slug":"what-to-do-with-christmas-cards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shutterfly.com\/ideas\/what-to-do-with-christmas-cards\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do with Old Holiday Cards"},"content":{"rendered":"

Receiving <\/span><\/span>h<\/span>oliday cards<\/span><\/span><\/a> is<\/span> one of the season\u2019s simple<\/span>st joys<\/span>. Bu<\/span>t <\/span>that feelin<\/span>g<\/span> doesn<\/span>\u2019<\/span>t<\/span> have to end <\/span>after the envelope<\/span>s <\/span>are<\/span> opened<\/span>.<\/span> We<\/span>\u2019<\/span>v<\/span>e<\/span> as<\/span>sembled<\/span> some<\/span> of the most<\/span> meaningful<\/span> ways to<\/span> display<\/span> your<\/span> card<\/span>s<\/span> and<\/span> turn them int<\/span>o <\/span>memo<\/span>ries<\/span> you<\/span> can<\/span> enjoy<\/span> all <\/span>season<\/span> long.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Lining<\/span> up<\/span> holiday <\/span>cards <\/span>as <\/span><\/span>decor<\/span><\/span><\/a> on a shelf or above the fireplace is a <\/span>beautiful<\/span> reminder of what the season is all a<\/span>bout. <\/span>But <\/span>th<\/span>at\u2019<\/span>s<\/span> just the beginning. <\/span><\/span>Here are some of our favorite unexpected and meaningful ways to show them off.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Run <\/span>a length<\/span> of twine or <\/span>pine <\/span>branches<\/span> across a window<\/span><\/span>,<\/span><\/span><\/span> or <\/span>railing.<\/span> H<\/span>ang <\/span>holiday <\/span>cards with small clips or clothespins<\/span> to turn<\/span> your <\/span>cards<\/span> into a <\/span>highlight of your<\/span> <\/span>holiday d<\/span>e<\/span>cor.<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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At the beginning of December, display <\/span>your<\/span> <\/span>Christmas<\/span> cards<\/span><\/span><\/a> and open one together each morning<\/span> for an extra<\/span><\/span>–<\/span><\/span><\/span> special<\/span> countdown to Christmas.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Treat <\/span>t<\/span>hem <\/span>l<\/span>ike <\/span>a<\/span>rt.<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Tuck <\/span>holiday <\/span>cards into decorative place<\/span> card holders, ring clip stands, or miniature easels<\/span>.<\/span> Accent with<\/span> holiday greenery<\/span>, candles<\/span><\/span>,<\/span><\/span><\/span> and<\/span> d<\/span>e<\/span>cor<\/span> for <\/span>a curated gallery<\/span> feel<\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Illuminate them in a<\/span> lantern.<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Roll <\/span>holiday <\/span>cards into loose scrolls and arrange them in a<\/span> glass <\/span>cylinder <\/span>vase <\/span>filled with<\/span> fairy lights. The warm glow through the photos creates a surprisingly beautiful centerpiece for a holiday table.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Clip a handful of your favorite <\/span>holiday <\/span>cards to a wreath hung near your front door and let your guests arriv<\/span>e <\/span>to<\/span> familiar faces <\/span>as they hang their coats and scarves<\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Creative ways to enjoy your holiday cards all year long.<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Some of the most <\/span>creative and meaningful things<\/span> you can do with your cards happen after the decorations come down. Here are our favorite ways to give <\/span>your holiday cards<\/span> a life that lasts all year long.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
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Turn <\/span>p<\/span>hotos <\/span>into<\/span> r<\/span>efrigerator <\/span>m<\/span>agnets.<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Cut out the photos from your favorite <\/span>holiday <\/span>cards and<\/span> add a <\/span><\/span>magnet<\/span><\/span><\/a> backing. Your refrigerator becomes<\/span> a daily reminder of how full life really is.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Create a <\/span>p<\/span>hoto <\/span>b<\/span>ook of <\/span>y<\/span>our <\/span>c<\/span>ards.<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Photograph or scan your favorite holiday cards each year and turn them into <\/span><\/span>Shutterfly photo book<\/a><\/span>s<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/span> It\u2019s a beautiful way to preserve the photos and messages that make each card irreplaceable.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Make a <\/span>y<\/span>early <\/span>c<\/span>ard <\/span>c<\/span>ollage.<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Hand the kids some scissors and let them help arrange the year\u2019s cards into a collage or scrapbook<\/a>. A <\/span><\/span>fun activity<\/span><\/span> that doubles as a beautiful annual archive of the people you love.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Make gift tags and ornaments.<\/h3>\n

Cut holiday cards into festive shapes, punch a hole in the corner, and add ribbon or twine to turn them into ornaments<\/a>. You\u2019ll carry forward this year\u2019s joy into the next, plus have a creative way to wrap gifts and decorate the tree.<\/p>\n

Related resources on what to do with Christmas cards.<\/h2>\n

Shutterfly Christmas cards are more than just seasonal greetings. They\u2019re snapshots of moments, memories, and connections with the people you care about. By displaying them, preserving them, or transforming them into fun projects, you can make the most of every card and keep the joy of the season alive long after the holidays have passed.<\/p>\n

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