Friday, November 4, 2011

Happy Holidays!

I have a Confession:

I am not one that usually makes Christmas cards.
Heck, I don't even buy Christmas cards.
I just don't send them.
I have so many things on my "To-Do" list every year that
I completely forget to send out cards, so I just quit doing it years ago.

This year, however, I have a much tighter budget and I thought I would give this Christmas Card thing one more shot.  I wanted to make a card that could easily be duplicated by my kids, so that they could help.  I also wanted it to look elegant without being too bulky to send in the mail. 

I found some pipe cleaners last year at the Dollar Store that look like pine garland.  I decided to use them to make a mini wreath to go on the front of the cards and just add one big red bow to it.  I used shimmer satin red ribbon for my bow and just a simple generic greeting.
Here is what I came up with:



This was so easy, that my 6 year old even made a few!
Now, I can't WAIT to get them sent out!

Thanks for stopping by today!  
Have a fantastic weekend!





10 comments:

  1. loved the idea of making wreath out of pipe cleaner.very creative.

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  2. Hi, Well i would love to see more of your cards if they turn out like this one its beautiful!!:) Sandra H

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  3. Very cute, and nice quick assemble.

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  4. Very creative and clever - they will certainly be appreciated by those who receive them.

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  5. I think this is very creative and yes it looks elegant.
    You are now an official Christmas card person-welcome to the ranks!

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  6. hmmm keeping my eye out for that pip cleaner, it's perfect for making the wreath, and by topping it off with that cute little bow makes it adorable!

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  7. This is adorable....now I got to find those pipe cleaner.....awesome idea and awesome creations...

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  8. Beautiful card, I can't imagine not making Christmas cards those are my favorites!!

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  9. Beautiful card, and im sure everyone who receives them will LOVE them, i know i would!!!!
    Love the wreath and love the ribbon you used :)
    Hugs,
    Cheryl

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