If you’re second-guessing about throwing your old greeting cards and letters, you’re probably not yet ready to let them go. There’s something about handwritten physical cards that make them a popular method of connecting with people, even today. Although there are now faster and more efficient ways to deliver messages, handwritten notes still have a special place in our low-tech hearts.

 

How to let go of your stacks of greeting and letter cards

Whether you’re an actual hoarder or too sentimental to let go of your physical cards and letters, you will end up with a pile of cards that you don’t know what to do with. The first step, of course, is to segregate the ones you want to keep from the disposables.

The ones in the earlier category are those that came from your mentors, relatives, past loves, friends, and everything in between. On the other hand, the ones you can throw away are the promotional cards from brands and the bad memories that you don’t want to remember. After separating them, it’s now time to give them a proper send-off by turning them into something else.

In this article, we will share four creative ways to deal with old greeting cards and letters.

 

  1. Store your memorable letters digitally

For cards that are full of emotional value, you can dispose of them only after saving them in digital storage spaces. Preserving them through digital means is an excellent way to have access to their contents without worrying about their degradation over time. You can keep them in your desktop’s personal hard drive or upload them on cloud-based servers. Doing so will let you open them anytime and from anywhere in the world.

 

  1. Turn your mementos into journals and scrapbooks

If you’re still not ready to let go of the physical souvenirs of the past, you can compile them in a scrapbook or a journal. Like building a photo album, you can categorise them in different ways. You can group letters from the same person, or make a celebration-specific album that contains all the greetings you’ve received.

Additionally, you can reflect on and record your responses and memories about them in your journals by leaving notes on them. Sharing these curated letters back to the people who sent them can make for an exciting holiday evening of reminiscing about the past.

 

  1. Repurpose them for other crafts

If you’re not sure what to do with your scrap pile, there are many ways to repurpose them. Greeting cards usually contain cute pictures, designs, and even inspirational quotes. You can cut them up cleanly, and they can serve as recycled gift tags. Besides gift tags, you can explore your creativity by mixing and matching visuals together, similar to building a collage. They can make for great card tops and scrapbooking accessories as well.

 

  1. Donate them to different organisations

Many organisations are interested in looking for recycled materials for their crafts sessions and workshops. You can ask your local community’s groups if they need some craft supplies. Who knows? The old greeting cards and letters that are just gathering dust in the attic might be a treasure for some arts and crafts enthusiasts.

 

Conclusion

You shouldn’t be afraid to turn your stacks of greeting cards and letters into a different medium. Whether you’re storing them online or repurposing them for other uses, their impact in your life will not change. Although they may change in shape and form, the memories they gave you will last for a lifetime.

Giving a personal touch to your letters is the best way to make it special for your recipient. If you’re looking for personalised greeting cards in the UK, we provide a wide selection of birthday cards, thank you cards and love cards for your needs. Order from us today to find the perfect way to make a lasting memory!