Christmas Card Decor: 25+ Festive Things to Make

These DIY Christmas magnets are SO easy to make and are a perfect gift idea! Use your own cards or the free printable included.

Amy will show you how to make a paper ball ornament with scrapbook paper - but you can use this same tutorial and punch your circles out of Christmas cards! This is really easy to make, and if you have glue . . . it's free.

David shows you how to make a Christmas card wreath using vintage Christmas cards and Outdoor Mod Podge. It’s so easy!

A lot of old Christmas cards are photos! They are perfect for adding to tiles with Mod Podge - you won't believe how easy they are to make. You'll love breaking them out each year!

This is a unique way to use old Christmas cards don't you think? Turn them into gift tags! It's genius and perfect for all sorts of gifts.

I can't believe a bowl can be made out of cards? This is way easier than you might think! Great with any type of cards but I really like the vintage style of this craft.

Think you can't make a dimensional tree out of flat cards? This tutorial will show you how - I think it's such a great idea for Christmas card decor!

Want a cute miniature Christmas village to display in your home? Here’s a great way to make one yourself using Christmas cards!

I've made cookie cutter ornaments before, but these are made with metal cookie cutters AND Christmas cards! They are so cute and I love the results.

One of the best things about this post is that Em calls herself an eco-Grinch! I laughed out loud. But then quickly snapped to attention when I noticed how cute her Christmas card boxes were. Talk about the ultimate in reuse!

Spell out your holiday greetings with festive Christmas card blocks. Spray paint wooden blocks with white spray paint then cut squares from six holiday cards so each side features a background from a different card. Use a die-cutting tool or stickers to add letters, then glue the paper squares and letters to the blocks with Mod Podge.

This Christmas card tree is a no-fuss way to display the holiday cards that arrive in your mailbox each day! It comes right off the wall when you’re done.

If you want to make the easiest Christmas card dcor on the list, this is your project! All you're going to need is sa round punch and some twine.

I absolutely love this idea with Christmas cards - not only is it a great display if you love vintage or farmhouse style, but that little wreath just makes me squeal.

These DIY decorative matchboxes make a charming gift by alone, combined with Christmas candles and are perfect party favors. It’s a frugal craft that is easy enough for beginner crafters.

Don't be afraid to take old cards and turn them into new cards. Because why not? Christmas cards aren't necessarily cheap, so you can recycle one year and make your own from scratch.

Notepads are great for not only note taking, but keeping children occupied when they get bored! Or maybe you like to sketch when you're on Zoom calls . . . whatever you need this for, they are easily to make with old Christmas cards.

This site is in Norwegian, but you can easily see how cards were used to accent gift bags - which are perfect for giving gifts, but also look kind of nice as holiday decor.

I love a good advent calendar, especially when it's made out of recycled materials! You can slip thin chocolate behind each panel for a treat every single day before Christmas.

I might be weird, but I absolutely love getting gift cards! If I receive one, I prefer that it be delivered in a envelope made of old Christmas cards - please and thank you.

These DIY Christmas coasters are cute and quite simple to make. This is a fantastic project to reuse old Christmas cards and to make a wonderful homemade gift for friends and family. Make Christmas card decor with this simple tutorial.

I love Christmas banners! They look so festive in doorways on across mantels. Learn how to make this version using old Christmas cards.

If you have to save your cards, this craft is a great way to do it. You can thin down the collection while at the same time saving memories by making these cute little albums.

This is a super easy holiday craft that can liven up any table and spark holiday memories from Christmases past. By using a few cards, you can create special holiday placemats for your dining room table!

I couldn't believe this was actually made from cards, but it is! Recycle your old Christmas cards into the cutest party crackers - perfect for what else but next year's holiday party.

Give mason jar gifts a little added pizzazz with old Christmas cards! I love this idea, and there is also a gift tag tutorial as well.

I think the ultimate in Christmas card decor is ornaments! Then you can use the cards to grace your tree. So pretty, and I love this method for attaching them to wood circles.

There's no reason to buy bookmarks when you have old cards! Turn your Christmas cards into holiday themed bookmarks that kids will love. This makes a fun classroom craft.

I never know what to do with old holiday cards. With a little Mod Podge, you can make this Christmas card display – make one every year!