Friday, August 8, 2008

Reuse........

I get a lot of handmade or those beautiful embellished store bought cards from friends. I wanted to show you a way to reuse those- so they don't have to go to waste. I like to use a quality fun card as a base. These American Craft cards work great! I don't like to throw anything away- that I think I may use for scrapbooking or cardmaking. Cards that I get (after they are displayed on the mantel for a few weeks) I take the front of the card off and do this:
This is a card for a baby- using Making Memories metal charms....
This card front was from Lisa. I added the red ribbon from Lesley's Christmas card, and yellow flowers from Monica's card. The red gems are from Anne's Christmas trees.
Another card front from Lisa, added ribbon.........
Another from Lisa, added ribbon.........
Card front from Colleen, charm from Denise, and ribbon from Baby Gap bag..........

Another card front from Lisa- added ribbon..........
Bag of tea, quote, and ribbon........
This was a really bulky element for scrapbooking that I never used. Making Memories rub on.
Christmas card front from Tiff...........
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Lisa said...

Seriously, Martha! If you don't accept that GT design position, I may have to hurt you! You are so talented! I save cards and reuse, but I would never think to save the ribbon off of a baby gap gift bag! Or, the gems from a Christmas tree off of a card! You are truly amazing!!! I can't wait to receive one of these cards! :-)

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