Repurpose Holiday Cards Into a Colorful Garland
![Repurpose Holiday Cards Into a Colorful Garland Garland Made Out of Holiday Cards](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2012/8/31/0/original_Brian-Patrick-Flynn-Christmas-card-garland-beauty-wide-with-dog_s3x4.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1400976126829.webp)
Materials Needed:
- holiday cards in assorted colors and patterns
- decorative-edge craft scissors
- standard scissors
- pen or marker
- ribbon or twine
- hot glue gun and glue sticks
- round objects in various sizes to use as templates
Trace Circles and Cut Out
Using a cup, plate or coin as a template, trace various-size circles onto holiday cards (Image 1). Cut out circles using standard scissors for a clean edge or decorative-edge scissors for added visual interest (Image 2).
![Using a cup, plate or coin as a template, trace various-sized circles onto holiday cards.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2012/8/31/2/original_Brian-Patrick-Flynn-Christmas-card-garland-STEP1_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400977848778.webp)
![Cut out circles using standard scissors for a clean edge or decorative-edge scissors for added visual interest.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2012/8/31/1/original_Brian-Patrick-Flynn-Christmas-card-garland-STEP2_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400977721066.webp)
Attach Circle Cut-Outs With Hot Glue
Unroll a section of twine along a flat, level surface. Use hot glue to attach twine to the back of a circle cut-out (Image 1). Add more hot glue to the twine then top with a second circle, face up, that's the same size as the first (Image 2). Press tightly until both circles have firmly adhered to the twine (Image 3). Continue attaching cut-outs to the twine until you're satisfied with the length of the garland.
![Unroll a section of twine along a flat, level surface. Use hot glue to attach twine to the back of a circle cut-out.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2012/8/31/1/original_Brian-Patrick-Flynn-Christmas-card-garland-STEP3_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400977788503.webp)
![Add more hot glue to the twine then top with a second circle, face up, that's the same size as the first.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2012/8/31/0/original_Brian-Patrick-Flynn-Christmas-card-garland-STEP4_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400976291706.webp)
![Press tightly until both circles have firmly adhered to the twine. Continue attaching cut-outs to the twine until you're satisfied with the length of the garland.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2012/8/31/1/original_Brian-Patrick-Flynn-Christmas-card-garland-STEP5_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400977721372.webp)
Hang Garland
Drape garland around your tree, turning the card circles so the most colorful side is visible.
![Drape the garland around your tree, turning the card circles so the most colorful side is visible.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2012/8/31/1/original_Brian-Patrick-Flynn-Christmas-card-garland-hanging-vert_s3x4.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1400977817740.webp)
![Drape garland around your tree, turning the card circles so the most colorful side is visible.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2012/8/31/0/original_brian-patrick-flynn-christmas-card-garland-beauty-tight_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400976292723.webp)