Free Gift Tags

Though most cards now are photo cards, each year we do get some beautiful Christmas cards. After the season has come and gone, I hate to throw them away. One, because they aren't recyclable and two, because they're gorgeous. The cards from last year have found new life this year as photo tags.

By cutting off the side with the writing, punching a hole in the decorative side and adding a ribbon (from last year of course), a gift tag has been born. Just add your message to the back.

You can do the same thing with old file folders being tossed at work. Corporate discards are the best-FREE and oh so plentiful. A pair of crazy scissors gives these a decorative edge. Use your imagination, put your kids to work drawing, and save yourself the time and money buying gift tags.


An Easy go Green!

Cards also make great ornaments. Follow the instructions above and hang it on the tree!