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St. Patrick's Day

How to Make a LUCKY Vintage Playing Card Garland for St. Patrick’s Day

Yes… I know it’s Valentine’s Day.  But I’m already crafting for the next holiday — St. Patrick’s Day!  I love a project that I don’t have to buy anything for and everything for this vintage playing card garland came from my stash!  Is there anyone else out there like me that has drawers and boxes full of old lace and ribbon?  Scroll down to find sources for this fun, vintage cards, too.

LUCKY vintage playing card garland tutorial

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Supplies for Vintage Playing Card Garland

  • vintage alphabet playing cards – I used cards from a game called “Probe” but there are others, too. You can find sets on Etsy or buy them individually from our online shop HERE.
  • hole punch
  • scissors
  • bits of leftover ribbons, lace, and seam binding

I buy vintage games whenever I can.  Especially if there are missing pieces.  Then I can get them at a really good price and I don’t feel bad cutting them up or gluing them together.

So I have a huge collection of cards with letters and numbers on them.  I make these banners for almost every occasion, usually stringing them on some seam binding or vintage ribbon.

For this one I used up some of my lace collection, too.

See all our favorite craft supplies from Amazon HERE… Look for the St. Patrick’s Day section for these craft supplies and more!

How to Make a Vintage Playing Card Garland

There is really no need for a tutorial for this project.  I just punched holes in the cards and tied them together with pieces of lace, trimming when I needed to.

I’ll be making this project in a Facebook Live tutorial on either February 25, 2021, or March 4, 2021. (Depending on our crazy weather this year.) I’ll add the video below. OR you can follow our Duct Tape and Denim Facebook page to see us live!

VIDEO — COMING SOON

The Finished St. Patrick’s Day Garland

DIY Lucky vintage card garland for St Patricks Day

This garland looks really good on my St. Patrick’s Day tree but I haven’t taken a picture of it yet.  Hopefully, I’ll get that done before the holiday is over.

More St. Patrick’s Day Craft Ideas

If you enjoyed making this vintage playing card garland, check out these DIY garlands:

  • Paper Straw Garland
  • Book Page Garland
  • DIY Rose Garland
  • Scrap Fabric Garland

‘Til the next project,

 Ann @ Duct Tape and Denim

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Originally published on Feb 21, 2017.  Featured on:  Craft Schooling Sunday, Create Link Inspire, Reader Tip Tuesday, Pint Size Baker, Yesterday on Tuesday, St. Patricks Day Recipes & More.


18 Comments

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Comments

  1. Pamela says

    February 24, 2017 at 9:16 am

    This is so darn cute! Pinning to keep it in my head. Busy mom syndrome always wins on Fridays.

    Hope to see you at Create and Celebrate on March 1!

    Reply
  2. Laurie says

    February 26, 2017 at 6:11 pm

    Clever and so cute! Thanks for sharing with us at #Snickerdoodle! Pinned to share.

    Reply
  3. debbie says

    February 27, 2017 at 6:22 am

    You are the garland queen! I can’t imagine what game these cards came from but I love them. Oh and please, please, please share the St. Patrick’s Day tree! Are you Irish Ann? Or just love every holiday? The garland is inspired.

    Reply
    • ducttapeanddenim says

      February 27, 2017 at 9:20 am

      No, not Irish… just like decorating for holidays. And yes, I do LOVE making garlands!!!

      Reply
  4. Christine says

    February 28, 2017 at 6:39 am

    That is so flippin cute, love it!

    Reply
  5. indah nuria says

    March 2, 2017 at 3:28 am

    it looks beautiful! Would love to try it 🙂

    Reply
    • ducttapeanddenim says

      March 2, 2017 at 9:24 am

      You should try it!

      Reply
  6. Kelly @ North Country Nest says

    March 3, 2017 at 3:11 am

    This is so cute! I love the vintage cards mixed with the lace ties.
    Best,
    Kelly

    Reply
  7. Susan says

    March 3, 2017 at 10:29 am

    Super cute. I’m a big garland fan. I never thought to use game pieces. And suddenly I have a whole new “to do” list.

    Reply
  8. Theresa @DearCreatives says

    March 3, 2017 at 8:58 am

    Cute Idea! Love that it is a quick and easy project too. Thanks for sharing at the #InspirationSpotlight Party. Shared.

    Reply
  9. Lisa Silfwerbrand says

    March 3, 2017 at 10:20 am

    This is soo cute Ann! I love finding ways to use all of those old vintage paper goods and games. Thanks so much for sharing at the Inspiration Galore Project Party. Pinned and shared 🙂

    Reply
  10. Cristina at Ava's Alphabet says

    March 5, 2017 at 7:58 am

    How clever! There are so many possibilities for this with different kinds of ribbon and lace. Pinned and sharing. Thank you for joining us at Family Joy Blog Link-Up Party. I hope you will join our next party starting Sunday at noon EST.

    Reply
  11. Rachel Teodoro says

    March 7, 2017 at 8:33 am

    Just wanted to let you know that I featured this on my blog. Thanks for sharing it at the Create Link Inspire party! Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

    Reply
    • ducttapeanddenim says

      March 7, 2017 at 5:28 pm

      Thanks! I’ll go check it out and add a link to the party from my page.

      Reply
  12. Emily says

    February 24, 2018 at 12:47 pm

    What a fun idea and a great way to use up some of your stash! Thanks for linking up with Merry Monday. I’ll be featuring your garland at our upcoming party. Hope you’ll stop by next week and link up again!

    Reply

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