Exchanging holiday cards with friends and family is a cherished tradition for many.

But what can be done with the cards after the season ends—especially ones with glittery surfaces that can prevent them from decomposing or being recycled? You can repurpose them with these artful projects.

Garland

One option is to turn them into a beautiful garland for decorating a wall or fireplace mantel. First, use a cup or cookie cutter to trace a shape on each card, cut them out, and punch a hole at the top. To assemble your garland, thread a string through each shape, tying knots before and after the holes if desired to help the cutouts stay in place. Once you’re satisfied with how your garland looks, you can store it away with your other holiday decorations to enjoy next year.

Gift tags

Repurpose a card into several gift tags by cutting it into circles, rectangles, or squares with a pair of scissors. Use a punch to create a hole in one end of each before slipping a ribbon through for taping or tying them onto future gifts.

Magnets

You can easily convert your cards into new decorative items with the help of old advertising or calendar magnets. Cut a magnet and a card into matching shapes, then glue the paper onto the magnet. Use your new masterpieces to anchor photos, grocery lists, or reminder notes onto your refrigerator. With just a little creativity, you can create a whole new collection of decorative items for your home and gifts next holiday season.