Leave your Christmas tree up and repurpose your Christmas cards for a Valentine’s Day Tree that will bring joy well through February!
Do you still get excited when you receive a Christmas card in the mail? Not only do I get excited, but I tend to look at them several times throughout the holiday season while they are displayed on our mantel. So…this year I searched my brain far and wide for a clever idea to extend the life of each card we received. I hope you enjoy my new way to “Repurpose Your Christmas Cards for a Valentine’s Day Tree” as much as we are.
Go Ahead…Keep Your Christmas Tree Up for a Valentine’s Day Tree!
I bet if I did a redheadcandecorate.com subscriber poll asking who dreads taking down their Christmas tree I would get a 100% “YES” across the board. I mean, it really is an awful task isn’t it? It’s kind of like exercising…you put it off, but after you do it, you feel so refreshed đ. Well, during these pandemic months/years there’s really no need to rush it, right? I can understand if you have a real tree (fire hazard), but otherwise the warm ambiance really does add such a cozy vibe to our homes.
So, let’s hit 2 snowmen with 1 snowball: 1. Repurpose those special cards in a cute and sentimental way by adding them to the tree (see below how I did mine). 2. Save time by keeping up the tree a little longer through February. Just leave only the red ornaments on the tree, and then add some of your Valentine’s Day decor from your stash including the cards.
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE YEAR I KEPT OUR TREE UP ALL YEAR
Repurpose Your Christmas Cards to Decorate the Valentine’s Day Tree
Can you spot the repurposed heart shaped Christmas cards I put in/on our tree above? They may look a little different now, but if you’re careful, you can cut them just right so you have your special peeps photos right in the heart. I purposely made mine without personal photos this year so I could show you, but next year I will cut the card into a heart leaving family and friend’s family photos in tact đđ»how sweet is that?!
For the cut-out “hearts”, I used the “fold” in the card to help give me a very even heart shape. I was even able to cut out words that coincide with Christmas and Valentine’s Day like “love”, “adore”, and “friend”. While I was doing this, the cards became even more special which they deserve, right? All that time & energy that went into sending those cards transferred into our beautiful Valentine’s tree. But wait…there’s more.
Add Red Roses and Style Surrounding Area to Finish Off the
Valentine’s Day Tree
I took the tree to the next Valentine’s Day level and added the faux red roses I had in my stash. Wouldn’t white ones look pretty, too? I also switched out my styling around the tree and added my new favorite faux battery operated tapered candles (see source below), and that DIY chalkboard sign I made with chalk paint (my tutorial comes up next month for the sign). Lastly, my favorite part are the red roses stuck into the ice skates as the tree topper. Amazingly, the roses just stuck in there with no wire.
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DIY CHALKBOARD SIGN: TUTORIAL COMING SIGN UP HERE
WICKER TREE COLLAR/SKIRT: HOME DEPOT
BLACK ICE SKATES: THRIFT STORE
Quick Update on my Husband
Thank you to all who left Rick get well wishes and prayers on my redheadcandecorate.com Facebook page. I am so happy to report that Rick is almost back to normal. Surgery for his rather large, very unexpected kidney stone went well. He actually made one of his homemade pizzas last night, so that says it all. I am so thankful…
Thank you for your kindness~
Dollar Store Valentine’s Day Tree
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Absolutely love your tree! Love all your awesome ideas! đ
Thank you so much, Amanda!
Love the tree and so glad your hubby is doing well!!!
Thank you, Shirley!
My goodness âŠâŠ I had patient that did this ALL YEAR loved to decorate for any reason. Thanks for spreading the love.
Awww how nice! Thank you đ
I could not find the update on your husband. Where did I miss this?
Itâs right at the end of the post. I will highlight it today once I can get in. He is doing much better đ
Julie, I really like this yearâs Valentineâs tree. With some planning this yearâs Valentines cards can become next yearâs hearts on the tree. I am also so glad to know the kidney stone business is over and recovery is on the way. Send a hello to your dear Buffalo parents from me!
Great idea, Nancy! Any and all cards will be so sweet!
Happy Sunday to you and Rick: Glad to hear he is better now, a very painful thing to have. I’m not on Facebook, so I didn’t know. Your tree is beautiful, well what else? Clever lady. I’m with you on not wanting to take the tree down, just did ours this week, so barren now. I have a faux fig tree, so might make some hearts and put them on it.Thanks for the info about the spice holder to grow the onions in, will see if I can find one (is there glass tubes in yours?) Did you get snowed in, like most of the East? Hope you are all fine and looking forward to warmer weather.
Cheers, Bette
Thank you, Bette! The big storm completely missed us, but this morning it is snowing they are calling for 2-4 inches. Big whoop⊠I could go for a big snow storm. I better be careful what I wish for đ€Ł. Stay warm!
Hi Julie. I know Iâve been a stranger, but weâve been having a crazy couple months around here. I hope 2022 will bring us much joy, better health and overall lot of happiness. I too, did nit see the update about your husband, Rick. I donât know what happened. I hope heâs much better. I hope you and your entire family are keeping safe and warm.
I simply adore your Valentine and Saint Patrick day trees. They are are fantastic like it creator. I sometimes pull out our two pencil trees, and decorate them for Easter, thanksgiving and other special occasions as well. Have not been able to do much lately. However, things are slowing down somewhat, and I am hoping to capture on that.
I hope you and your family had wonderful holidays.
Happy 2022
I just found your post!
Love the look of the green tree with the beautiful reds and silvers and whites. Brings beautiful color to winter!
Aww…thanks, Sue! I love when you stop by.
Hi Julie, I donât what happen to my post. Anyways, I am so happy to hear that Rick is on the mends. Thatâs a painful thing fo a man to experience, as Iâve been told. Good he had a super duper wife like you by his side, he can not help but start improving.
Please keep us posted as he continue to heal. You and your family stay safe, warm and healthy.
Now, you gorgeous Valentine and St Patrick Day trees. I love them both!!! Wow, how glamorous. You never stop amazing me with your diy/design talents and creative ideas. Thanks for sharing. Happy 2022
Thank you so much, Ivory!! I’m sorry you lost your post. Rick is doing great!! I hope all is well with you!