Maybe you have just started the new thread
For co-workers and church friends, I am making packets of 4 notecards, adding 4 colorful postage stamps and tying with a big organza bow and a Christmas tag. I have added these to my sisters' Christmas boxes every year and they love them. For the shut-ins from church, I use the pictures, backgrounds, etc. from my old Christmas cards and make up packets of 10 "new" Christmas cards (with 10 Christmas postage stamps included) for them to send. Not only do I feel good about recycling my cards, but it makes someone else happy, too.