Despite our digital world, greeting cards still prevail.
While digital options exist, thejoy of receiving a tangible cardis hard to replace.
Below is a list of ten different methods for storing and preserving your cherished cards.
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Chances are, youre holding on to some without sentimental value.
If the box becomes too full, expand your collection of boxes and sort them by occasion or year.
So its important to be intentional about the quantity (and quality) ofwhat you decide to hold onto.
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Card Organizer
This method separates cards from other keepsakes, making it easier to stay organized than with boxes.
Some are lined with acid and lignin-free paper to further preserve the cards.
Using a hanging file folder, add a few regular file folders with your favorite cards.
Feel free to sort and label in a way that makes the most sense to you and your belongings.
Photo Album
The standard greeting card is considered A-7, which means its measured at 5x7.
For this card storage idea, purchase aphoto album designed to hold 5x7 photosand organize your cards in it.
Fill it with unlined sleeves so you have wiggle room for those few odd-shaped cards.
Use a hot glue gun or double-sided tape to attach cards to the pages.
Add photos of the sender or other things that remind you of them alongside the card.
Key Ring
This is a good idea for anyone who likes to keep things in order.
you might make a mini binder with all the cards from your birthday or the holidays each year.
Lay them in a keepsake box, so they stay free of dust but organized.
Display Box
Keepsake organizing brandSavorhas an all-in-one story box that’s suited for storing cards.
I utilized this solution to store cards from my grandmother, who usually writes sweet notes inside.
Digital Collection
Last but certainly not least, cards can of course be stored digitally.
Any scanner that you have access to should do the trick.
Save them to a cloud or back them up regularly so you dont lose them.
