For the past 3 years we have hung a ribbon along the garland and then hung the Christmas cards from it by using paper clips. It works out really well and allows us to see the cards through the entire month as they arrive. Last year we filled up the ribbon and had to move over to the back of the kitchen cupboard. I enjoyed that so much that I have actually started putting the cards there first this year.
I'm always shocked when I receive Christmas cards right after Thanksgiving, mainly because that's when I congratulate myself for even thinking about ours. We received one from Randy's cousin (she's first every year), Jenn, Jenny and Natasha all before December 1st! Barb's card came on December 1st. Crazy.
I hope everyone will do this because it will be fun to see all the different display ideas.
This video is just for fun. The kids didn't know I was filming them. It's "the boat song."
**Where do you display your cards?
Have you started your cards yet?
Do you write a letter with yours?
If you do this SPT, make sure to link with Lelly.**
Have you started your cards yet?
Do you write a letter with yours?
If you do this SPT, make sure to link with Lelly.**
20 comments:
Eva and I just watched the video and she actually said, "who's that boy?" -- what the ??? I love how Whitney seems to notice that you're filming at the very end!
I am so impressed with those who have sent their cards already. I'm so behind this year I don't even know if I'm going to do cards...
Oh, I wish you'd got the end of Whitney! Hilarious. Landon is just a clown, isn't he? Haha.
I haven't made my cards yet. I can't decide whether to do a graphics-y thing, or a photographic design. Hmmmm. Christmas will have been and gone by the time I make a decision.
Love the video! :)
I like your card display on ribbon. Cute idea!
I remember your garland from last year. I love that idea.
I need to play that song for my kids soon. Maybe you need to look into river dance type lessons. Your kids look like naturals.:)
No doubt about it we all need to keep the enthusiasm of children. What a cute pair. Love your garland idea.
I jumped back on board SPT today -- it's been a while. I remember this picture from last year, and I love how it looks with your garland.
Your kids' dance cracked me up. I just heard that song on the radio this morning. My favorite part was when Whitney realized you were taping. Such an expression!
When I first saw the photo I thought you had already received that many cards. Phew! I'm glad I'm not so behind. I know it's only the 4th, but I feel like it's the 20th or something. I can't seem to find anything I need to buy and feel sort of panicked.
I need to get my cards going.
That video is a hoot! And how in the world did they not know--where you pretending to take a photo of them?
I agree with the cupboard display. I like opening our pantry door and seeing them each morning.
There's a whole lot of fun going on at your house, with the sining kids and the cards! I really like how you have your displayed- looks great. I, too, am baffled by the pre-December senders! Hats off to them! I'm still in the "thinking about it" phase.
Happy December, Jill!
I haven't started my cards and I've been known to send them during random weeks of February...but I'm hoping that's not the case this year.
I think I'll try a clever display this year. They've always been in a little gold sleigh mail holder but I like seeing the pictures again and again. Very fun.
By the way, I tried one of those self-serve machines at the post office and was pleasantly surprised by its ease. You are definitely on to something there.
I LOVE the way you displayed your cards...I may have to steal that idea:)
Fun video of the kids!!
Jill - I got your tip posted today. It was such a cute one! Thank you so much for taking the time to submit it!
Love Sting singing Christmas carols!
I jumped the gun on Christmas cards, I was so worried about international snail mail!
cute display... I just worked on the letter today.. I have to figure out a picture to send with them..
I love getting the Christmas cards.. but always feel jipped if I dont' get a picture... so I can't very well send them out without one!
I love seeing your card display. I think it is a must to send cards. I enjoy getting them so much.
wow..that is a nice sight...I have receive already my first one from Jen, and it came the first of december...it made me feel so festive, however, the thrilled has turned flat...I just don't feel exited about this...I got everything out for the tree, and it has been sitting around for more than a week...I don't know if I feel like doing anything...kind of a wave...not a good one.
WHat a clever idea! I love it!
Cute video, too! :)
I love the way you display your cards. I love getting them and have fun sending them too. This year I'm going the easy Costco route, I haven't done that before but I still wanted to send them. I always have a short little letter but I haven't gotten to that yet.
LOVE the video of Landon and Whitney. Hilarious!
Cute display. My display hasn't been decided yet - but the one card we've received so far is currently on the fridge. Last year we received less than 10! Sad, isn't it? We sent out more than 30.
I'm happy about my cards this year. I bought them all last year after Christmas and I found 3 different cards/designs that I loved, so I'm looking forward to sending. I always write personal notes in each card. I completely enjoy the process.
I actually thought of doing them this way because I remembered you doing it like this last year. We will see if I can handle the way I am doing them now and who knows, mid-season I may switch over.
I have thought about starting my cards- I just don't want to order some random ones and need to focus and make them. The ideas in my head are cute :/ Not sure about the letter yet.
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