Holiday Decorating Ideas

How To: Display Holiday Cards

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Do you love the annual flurry of holiday greetings, but not the tumbling mess it creates on the mantel? This creative solution is a fun and easy way to show off your cards.
What You Need
Wide ribbon in a festive color, scissors, wall adhesive tape, small clothespins, cards

Follow These Three Easy Steps

How To: Display Holiday Cards Step 1
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1Cut two feet of ribbon

Unspool a length of wide ribbon about two feet long, then cut it. For a pretty look, notch each end as follows: Fold one end of the ribbon lengthwise and snip on the diagonal; repeat on the other end.

How To: Display Holiday Cards Step 2
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2Hang the ribbon

Using a small piece of wall adhesive, affix one end of your strip of ribbon to the wall (or any vertical, flat surface) so that it hangs vertically. If you’re using multiple strips, space them about nine inches apart, at whatever height you desire.

How To: Display Holiday Cards Step 3
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3Attach cards to the ribbon

Using small clothespins (find them at a stationery store), attach the cards to the ribbon. This will keep the cards in place and make it easy to add or move cards as new ones arrive.

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