Hi everybody! Today I have a super fun and retro craft for you, Christmas Card Bowls. I recently saw one of these at an antique mall, and it was so cute! I googled around and found several vintage bowls made from different cards for different occasions. I have a ton of vintage greeting cards at home, so naturally I just had to try it out and make one for myself. This is so nostalgic and it is a great way to preserve your favorite greeting cards! It’s really easy too, just a lot of hand stitching. It took me a few hours over a couple of nights of watching tv before bed with the hubby. I was so happy to see it come together!
Greeting card bowls are really simple to make. First you cut out all your card pieces with the template below. Next you glue all your pieces together with craft glue or rubber cement. Then you blanket stitch around the edge with embroidery floss, and finally stitch the wall pieces to the bottom and then the sides together. I found a fantastic template at about.com Here. They also have a tutorial on how to crochet a greeting card bowl. I may have to try that one next time.
I really enjoyed making my little bowl! I just love the way it turned out! You could make these in different sizes as well if you enlarge or reduce the pattern. I would love to make one using birthday cards, or anniversary cards. I think it would be so cute! How could you not love something made with vintage cards, they’re so fantastic! I hope you enjoy this fun and simple little retro craft! Be sure to tune in tomorrow for a Thanksgiving DIY!
Happy Crafting!
super cute!
Thank you
You’ve done it again ~ I see these while treasure hunting but none nearly as cute as this! Happy Thanksgiving, Ashlee!
Oh thank you Cindy! I hope you had a fantastic thanksgiving too
My MIL gave me a bunch of vintage craft magazines from the late 50s to mid-70s and I actually have a book with the tutorial for this bowl!! Looks awesome, can’t wait to try it myself!!
Oh that’s so cool! I love old craft books! If you make one and want to share it on my pinterest board let me know. Have a great holiday!
ik zou graag een patroontje willen om het te maken de maten van de kaarten
groetjes Anneke
My goodness me – I remeber doing these as a child – I still have a hanky box I mase and a basket/tote that my mother did – thanks for the memories
That’s so sweet! I’m glad you enjoyed the post
Where is the template? I don’t see it linked here.
Hi Marcie, you have to download it from the link for about.com listed in my post. Here is the link to the page: http://familycrafts.about.com/od/greetingcardcrafts/ss/CrochetCardBowl.htm if you scroll down a little you’ll see where you can download the template in jpeg or pdf format. This is the template I used for my bowl.