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Birthday Card Garland

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Pillows A-La-Mode

I’ve been trying to think of a fun way to display greeting cards rather than taping them to the frig (HO-HUM!). Seeing LOTS of garland (a.k.a. bunting) on Pinterest gave me an idea for our fireplace mantel. It was super-easy! I used some of the scrapbook paper from my mini-notebook project and the peanut butter lid from my road trip flowers project to cut out circles. I then folded them in half, unfolded them, dabbed them with a glue stick, and folded them back over some twine. I love how festive and colorful Dave’s birthday cards look now . . . I think I’ll leave them up for awhile! ♥

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Frankie on June 1, 2012 at 9:42 pm said:

Cute! I think I’ll make one too!!

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- pillowsalamode on June 2, 2012 at 8:44 am said:
  
  Yay! It only takes an hour or so! I can’t wait to see yours!
  
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astimegoesbuy on June 2, 2012 at 1:48 am said:

That’s a really cute idea!
You can have a b-day one as well as a christmas one or any other holiday where you might get a lot of cards.
V-Nice!
Thanks for sharing
Cheers,
Laura

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- pillowsalamode on June 2, 2012 at 8:46 am said:
  
  Great idea . . . and you just gave me an excuse to go get some more of that fabulous scrapbook paper!
  
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  - astimegoesbuy on June 2, 2012 at 9:13 am said:
    
    LOL! Always glad to be of service whenever an excuse is needed for shopping of any kind!
    
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Roar Sweetly on June 2, 2012 at 4:15 am said:

This is so gorgeous. I’m going to steal this idea for my little girl’s first birthday!

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- pillowsalamode on June 2, 2012 at 8:47 am said:
  
  Aww . . . what fun! I can’t WAIT to see it!
  
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mywithershins on June 2, 2012 at 10:56 am said:

What a lovely idea!

PS. Love your blog name. Oh & thanks for dropping by my blog!

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- pillowsalamode on June 2, 2012 at 11:33 am said:
  
  Thank you! And you’re welcome!
  
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Marissa @The Modern Austen on June 2, 2012 at 9:55 pm said:

This is super cute! I will have to do this some time.

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- pillowsalamode on June 2, 2012 at 10:04 pm said:
  
  Thank you! Have fun with it!
  
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Danielle on June 3, 2012 at 6:31 am said:

Happy Birthday to Dave!! The living room looks lovely!

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- pillowsalamode on June 3, 2012 at 8:23 am said:
  
  Thank you, Danielle! We miss you! xo
  
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roxannemasching on June 3, 2012 at 8:35 pm said:

Great idea! I like to “use” the cards I get instead of just looking at them. Thanks for the inspiration.

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- pillowsalamode on June 3, 2012 at 8:38 pm said:
  
  Thank you! Yes, they’re always so special . . . such a shame to put them away.
  
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diaryofamadcrafter on June 4, 2012 at 9:50 pm said:

SO cute! What a great idea!!

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- pillowsalamode on June 4, 2012 at 10:29 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Mad Crafter! It’s still up!
  
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nestedinstitches on June 5, 2012 at 10:38 pm said:

Cute! Funny enough, our fireplace is almost exactly like yours! I really want to paint the gold black… another project to be done.

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- pillowsalamode on June 6, 2012 at 7:31 am said:
  
  How funny! Let me know if you go with black . . . I’d love to see it!
  
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slugger2008 on July 10, 2012 at 2:43 pm said:

Okay I don’t understand….you have the BEST ideas ever!!! I would never, in my wildest dreams, think about that!!! I really need to show my mother this, as she is crazy about reusing!!!

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- pillowsalamode on July 10, 2012 at 2:56 pm said:
  
  You’re so funny and nice! I hope your mom has fun with it!
  
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