Handle any emergency with Howcast's First Aid app - http://howc.st/jkDRTeExpand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video.Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from carlo_scialla and more videos in the Recycling Paper Products category.You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at http://www.howcast.com/videos/... or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at http://www.howcast.com/filmmak... throw out those beautiful holiday cards you received! Recycle them into something useful.To complete this How-To you will need:Christmas cardsScissors or a paper cutterGlue, regular and decoupageCardboardRibbon or stringPotpourriStep 1: Use them as postcardsCut off any picture side that doesn't have writing on the back, and save them to send next year as Christmas postcards.Step 2: Cut into gift tagsCut them up into gift tags. This is an easy craft that kids enjoy.Step 3: Create napkin ringsCreate cute napkin rings just by cutting the cards into strips, rolling them up, and taping or gluing them.Step 4: Construct holiday coastersCut pieces of cardboard and Christmas card covers into matching shapes for coasters and glue them together. Then varnish with a decoupage glue, which can be found in craft stores.Step 5: Devise a signFashion a Merry Christmas or Season's Greetings sign by cutting each card into a separate letter that spells out the message. Affix your message to a door or window, or hang them from ribbon.Tip: If you're giving books as holiday gifts, cut a colorful card into strips and tuck one in each as a bookmark.Step 6: Make a sachetMake a sachet simply by gluing the bottom and sides of a holiday card, inserting some potpourri, punching two holes in the top edges, and tying with ribbon. Hang it on your Christmas tree or over a doorknob.Thanks for watching How To Recycle Christmas Cards! If you enjoyed this video subscribe to the Howcast YouTube channel! http://www.youtube.com/subscri... environment, green, greeting, holidays, how, howcast, paper, products, recycling, reusing, to, using, christmas cards, christmas cards free christmas, christmas cards 2011, christmas cards tutorial, christmas cards making, christmas cards ideas, christmas cards stampin up, christmas cards with cricut, christmas cards with dawn, christmas cards using cricut, recycle christmas cards, christmas cards online, christmas cards photo, christmas cards for business, christmas cards made in usa, christmas cards for charity, christmas cards sayings, recycle christmas cards ornaments

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Uploaded: October 31, 2008 at 10:07 am
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