This post about 3 creative ways to use leftover holiday craft supplies will inspire you to use up some scraps! And who can’t use those types of hints??
Plus be sure download your free sketch layout to save for (almost) no-thinking-gorgeous-cards!
The holidays come and go quicker every year it seems. And while your prep might be over for this year, the aftermath of festive crafting often leaves us staring at a chaotic pile of leftover supplies. Before you toss those scraps into the “I’ll use it someday” bin (aka the craft graveyard 😜), let me show you how to turn them into creative masterpieces!
From last-minute holiday cards to classy birthday greetings, let’s breathe new life into your festive leftovers.
3 Creative Ways to Use Leftover Holiday Craft Supplies
1. Holiday Cards for Procrastinators
Raise your hand if holiday card-making is an annual eleventh-hour affair. 🙋♀️ No judgment here—been there, glued that.
Grab your leftover ephemera and mix-and-match bits to whip up a quick holiday card that’s as stunning as it is stress-free. Think big festive die cuts and a simple dry embossed background magic.
Your card screams, “I totally planned this,” (even if you didn’t).
Those little bits of bling just amp it up even more!
This layout is bold – and awesome! Think about your greeting being the main event!
Click here to see some more holiday card making hacks for busy crafters. Lots more ideas on how to create simple yet beautiful designs your friends and family will adore.
2. Thank You Cards That Slay!
Start right away after Christmas with a grateful note with your thank you card. Take that blue gingham paper from the A Little Bit Festive Mix and Match DSP (Designer Series Paper) and pair it with a leftover piece of Cherry Cobbler & Gold 1/4″ Satin ribbon.
The result? A farmhouse-chic vibe that says “Thank you” with charm. Perfect for gifting appreciation with not even a pinch of holiday flair. Who knew scraps could be so versatile?
Add a trio of generic coloured dots from the Cherry Cobbler and Pearl Adhesive Backed Berries.
And instead of a die cut word? Go large with your stamping so it takes centre stage.
3. Happy Birthday? Happy Crafting!
Birthdays happen all year, and your holiday scraps can work overtime. That lonely gold “happy” die cut is ready for its close-up! Layer it on a piece of Season of Elegance 12×12 DSP that’s not really festive coloured at all, stamp a simple birthday greeting in Mossy Meadow and you’ve created a card perfect for anyone, even a fella! The contrast of holiday shimmer on a non-holiday card will have recipients asking, “Where can I buy this?”
PS Stick a “New Year” under the “happy” die cut, slap it on a Basic Black card and you have a card to take with you to your New Year’s Eve house party!
Did you notice the sketch is turned on it’s head for this design?! Don’t forget to switch things up for variety – for you and your card recipients!
Get Your Sketch for An Awesome Layout!!
Go big with your sentiment and use DSP or pre-made Ephemera to fancy up your cards. No Ephemera? Stamp the bottom with some trees or snowflakes for a winter design for just about any occasion and use letter die cuts for the focal point.
Just click the image below to save it to your Pinterest layout board!
Tips for Making the Most of Your Leftovers
- Colour Outside the Season: Mix and match seasonal supplies for non-seasonal uses. That glittery red ribbon? Looks fab on a Valentine’s Day card.
- Layer Like a Boss: Layering small scraps on some gorgeous DSP or other die cuts creates depth and dimension—turn “too small to use” into “too pretty to waste.”
- Organize the Chaos: Sort leftovers by colour or theme to inspire creativity next time. A tidy stash is a happy stash!
Your Next Step?
If this post inspired you, share your creations! Tag me in your craft-a-thon on Instagram or Pinterest—I’m dying to see what you make. And remember: done is better than perfect.
Then look at your stash with a fresh, critical eye. Those bits and pieces you might have tossed could become your next masterpiece. Remember, crafting isn’t about perfection; it’s about creation.
So grab your glue, sip that leftover eggnog and let’s get scrappy with creative ways to use leftover holiday craft supplies, shall we?
