12 Days of Christmas Ideas – Day 4

When talking about Christmas Cards I can’t help but think of my Nanna.  Such an amazing lady who for years would faithfully send Christmas cards with a newsletter tucked inside to family and friends all around the world.  As a result she would receive many in return.  I still remember going to visit her in her 2 bedroom Unit, and being amazed by how on every wall of her living room there hung a string displaying Christmas cards she had received that year.  In fact there was usually one that hung across the room too, causing us to duck our heads as we made a be-line for the antique rocking chair.

Now while I doubt I will ever get as many cards as my Nanna, I usually get a few each year which lead me to search for a simple yet creative way to display them.  Having seen a number of appealing ideas this is the one I chose to make.

The Christmas Card Frame

I liked this idea because it was simple yet effective.  It also keeps all the cards together in one space and frames them like a work of art.

It was very easy to make.  I bought a large framed picture from the second hand shop and remove the picture that was in it.  I then gave it a light sand before giving it 2-3 coats of Resene Paints’ – Red Berry.  One test pot was plenty and it only cost $4.30.

Once it had dried I measured out the points to which I attached the gold cord which I purchased from Spotlight.  To do this I put a gun staple in the frame and tied the cord to it – making sure the knot was out of sight when looking at it front on.  All that is left to do is hang it on the wall – and for that my favourite things are the Command Picture Hanging Strips.  You can get these from a variety of local stores.