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Thursday, 7 March 2013

Recycled


Good Morning All
I would love to know if or how you all recycle used cards.  Last year it was my OH 60th birthday so you can imagine he received some lovely cards.  As you know, I hate throwing anything away, and some of my neighbours give me their old birthday and Christmas cards to re-use.  Anyway, this card I am showing you today, was given by John next door and you can see the original card here John Next Door.  Please hop over and have a look as John is quite new to blogging!!!
This is what I made with the card.
 I wanted to make a card for one of my Brother in Laws and I needed to keep it quite flat for posting.  So, basically, I cut the card down and took off some of the embellishments.
This is what I added to the inside, as my BIL was retiring from wagon driving.
                          xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

With cards that I cannot use anything from, I will just use the plain side of the card for matting and layering or die cutting shapes from,' waste not want not ' is my motto.

Please leave me a comment and tell me what you do with used cards.  I shall look forward to reading what you all have to say.  Infact, as I sit here thinking about this post, I will send some crocheted flowers and hearts to the one that I think is the most useful or inventive!!!!

xxxxxx
Wendy L

CHALLENGES ------
Sarah Hurley - Recycle
Anything Goes # 87  - Make it Manly
 
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9 comments:

  1. SoniaThursday, 7 March 2013 at 11:13:00 CET

    Just lovely project dear Wendy^_^
    Beautiful image and colors used^_^
    Hugs,
    Sonia

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  2. UnknownThursday, 7 March 2013 at 11:19:00 CET

    This is lovely Wendy. I like to recycle items to,at christmas I saved the ribbon off of pj's lol.

    Just wanted to let you know that I have nominated you for an award you can visit me to find out more http://traceyscornercards.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/liebster-award.html

    Happy crafting
    Tracey

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  3. MiradormakingsThursday, 7 March 2013 at 13:38:00 CET

    Great idea Wendy, especially over here in Spain where craft stuff is hard to get hold of. We have had rain and wind for the past 3 days and i am getting bored with it now.

    Joan x

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  4. SueThursday, 7 March 2013 at 14:51:00 CET

    This is fabulous Wendy, a great bit of recycling.

    Sue xx

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  5. As.I.Do.Rodos.Thursday, 7 March 2013 at 15:20:00 CET

    Brilliant shaped car I have a lot of card bits I keep them in folders and uses them for layering Ginny x

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  6. Janet - aka stackyFriday, 8 March 2013 at 00:15:00 CET

    Hi Wendy I love your recycled card I bet your brother in law will too xx

    I punch flowers stars etc from the glittery bits on cards, I use my nesties to cut around images, I pull ribbons and bows off, I cut around sentiments, retype verses and use the backs of cards to stick my thinner patterned papers on to make them strong enough to punch or emboss.

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  7. Julieanne..aka pinkjoolsFriday, 8 March 2013 at 11:17:00 CET

    Brilliant recycled card...x

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  8. ClaireSunday, 10 March 2013 at 14:10:00 CET

    Gorgeous card, thanks for joining us over at Sarah Hurley this month.
    C xx

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  9. fatmonicaTuesday, 19 March 2013 at 16:21:00 CET

    It's a great bit of recycling!Thanks for sharing it at Sarah Hurley's Challenge Blog

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