DIY Christmas Card/Picture Holder Thing-a-ma-jig

I apologize, but I don’t have any pics of the steps. It was one of those spur-of-the-moment crafts, one that I had no idea if it would be a flop or success until it was finished. But it’s pretty self-explanatory:
-Pull fabric tightly around the canvas, staple a bunch of times.
-Cut jute (first eyeball measure how long the pieces will need to be), and staple it to the back as well.
-Dab hot glue on a clothespin and stick it on the fabric. DONE! (I used a piece of washi tape on my clothespin to jazz it up, but you don’t have to).

Initially, I was going to use this as a picture frame. Thought a cute photo of the kids at Christmastime from the past would be great…then I couldn’t find one! Darn computers!! Or darn me, I should say, for not being better about printing photos! Oops. Then I thought, HEY! Our current Christmas card each year would be cute on there! Then I thought (I know, lots of thinking goin’), I can hold ALL our past Christmas cards on there, and each year it’d be fun to look back. And it fits that weird spot on the wall just right:)

And did I mention it didn’t cost me a thing?! Gotta love that.

You could really take this idea and run with it. Create a giant one for all your friends’ and family’s cards. Buy a large canvas, cover it it festive fabric, then hot glue a bunch of clothespins – and you can double/triple up of course, since you won’t know the exact amount of cards you’ll receive. And canvases are so light, you could use a massive one and hang it anywhere – back of your door, pantry, or on a wall if you have the right spot. and in place of jute, you could use pretty ribbon…possibilities are endless! Kinda cool idea, if I do say so myself;)

Happy holidays, from our family to yours!