Tuesday, November 03, 2009

Ask Design Mom Week — Holiday Card Display



Question:
I have been looking online everywhere. Do you know the metal alligator clip stands with multiple clips that form a tree like shape when cards are hung on it? I remember seeing them in a catalog from last season but was too late to purchase and am hoping to get a jump on it this year. Thanks for any shopping help! — Amy



Answer:
Dear Readers, do you know exactly what Amy is looking for? Do you know a source? Please share. In the meantime, Amy, take a look at this aluminum multi-clip hanger from Muji. They offer 3 different versions and they're made to hang accessories in your closet. But wouldn't they work well for holiday cards?

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15 Comments:

Blogger Petit Elefant said...

IKEA has something similar, as does the Museum of Modern Art online catalog.

4:34 PM  
Blogger molly ruth said...

hi amy,
this one isn't shaped like a tree, but you can hang cards from it and it looks sculptural. i found mine at sycamore hollow's online store for $15: http://sycamorehollowonline.homestead.com/OnlineStore.html

hope this helps!
-molly

4:36 PM  
Blogger Angie said...

is this what you are looking for?
http://www.collectionsetc.com/Product/christmas-card-holder.aspx?WT.mc_id=3EZZZ6

4:46 PM  
Anonymous Mattie said...

The FotoFalls tree from The Container Store? I see they only have the small desktop one listed on the web http://www.containerstore.com/shop/collections/display/frames?productId=10017514

but maybe customer service would let you know if they are going to carry the card tree this year. (I LOVE mine!)

Here's a different one directly from Umbra's website.
http://www.umbra.com/ustore/product/306990/c410/fotofalls.html

4:52 PM  
Blogger Sarah said...

This isn't what you are looking for - but it is from ikea and cheap!
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80124638
I think they have other colors - my cousin has white.

8:16 PM  
Blogger Angella said...

I have the IKEA squid (in blue) & never thought to use him for cards! He's entirely ineffectual for what I thought his purpose was - to hang delicates - as I've no place to hang that will accommodate drips. Tx for the idea!

11:04 PM  
Blogger Mom in Mendon said...

IKEA.

11:58 PM  
Blogger elizabeth said...

Here is a DIY that I am making this year from an idea at Lowe's.....just scroll down until you find it. It is a tomato cage turned upside down and I think will be darling.

10:46 AM  
Blogger elizabeth said...

And I forgot to add the link...sorry.

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=howTo&p=HomeDecor/HolidayDecoIdeas.html

10:48 AM  
Blogger Prettylittlemess said...

I second the Umbra Fotofalls. I have one too!

You can buy it directly from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KPJEZC/ref=asc_df_B000KPJEZC954598?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&tag=googlecom09c9-20&linkCode=asn&creative=380341&creativeASIN=B000KPJEZC

1:30 PM  
Blogger Jennifer + Barry said...

Umbra makes one - we just used it (once) for our wedding. It stands about 5' tall and has about 40 alligator clips. Email me for a photo. If Amy wants it, I can ship it to her - think it cost me about $50 + shipping.

9:42 AM  
Anonymous sarah said...

I just created a magnetic bulletin board with holiday card displays in mind...but you could use the board all year. The first one I posted is covered in burlap, but painted ones are in the works too. They're really cute...not sure my poor photography skills do them justice! They're at www.oMyGoodness.etsy.com.

3:29 PM  
Blogger Nessa said...

Here is one I have...

http://www.uncommongoods.com/item/item.jsp?itemId=16061

It is a desk version.

3:34 PM  
Blogger Nessa said...

Here is two more that are more traditional

http://www.improvementscatalog.com/product/christmas-card-holder-tree.do

http://www.personalcreations.com/shop/product.asp?product_code=9378&world_code=1&category_code=&subcategory_code=&search_type=subcategory&GCID=&Keyword=9378&sbgid=&cmpid=ch_Google&isGODATA=N&CAWELAID=216113314&ischadv=Y&ref=http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rlz=1C1CHMC_enUS304US304&q=christmas+card+holder&aq=f&oq=&aqi=g8#

Both are under $20.

3:40 PM  
Blogger Erica said...

we use this for Christmas cards and also for invitations/ announcements/ etcthroughout the year:
http://www.pier1.com/Catalog/HomeAccentsD%c3%a9cor/tabid/508/List/0/CategoryID/134/level/a/ProductID/4456/ProductName/Scroll-Photo-Holder/Default.aspx

9:45 PM  

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