I have a secret from friends and family. I cut up old Christmas cards - and I have always done this. I save them all every year. I usually cut up the pretty ones to make tags and gift boxes. The base of this card is a cut up card and the glaze on the lightbulbs is actually scraps from my laminator (more recycling).
When you moisten this ribbon, it loosens the glue. You can then play with it and almost place it like it's floss. When the glue dries again it will stay put.
Another card made for my daughter to give away... She loves the Peachy Keen faces.
The Cricut machine makes cutting up cards even easier. I used my Gypsy to help with the placement of the tag cut (So I could get the image I wanted). I added brads, eyelets, stickles, ink and gems to the tags.
I am the last stop on the hop but here is the full list if you missed any of the others.
1. Nikki
2. Mandie
3. Grace
4. Kim
5. Meighen
6. Chris
7. and me.
My blog candy is a Stampin Up stamp set to use with clear blocks. I bought this stamp set thinking it would be perfect for cards. I will also add some Cream City Ribbon to play with.
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Wonderful idea. Never thought to cut up a card for future use. Thanks for the tip
ReplyDeleteI love this idea! I actually helped my Mother-in-Law do this with some of her old cards she received. I love it!!! TFS! :)
ReplyDeleteI have a kindred spirit as I do the same thing :) I love these ideas. Stampin Up stamps are fabulous too. Thanks to you all for this blog hop that is keeping me calm while my DH is in surgery.
ReplyDeleteHappy Scrappin'
Sue B
http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/
I found you on "Turned Gypsy's" site.. I'm so happy to find a fellow Canadian who does such beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteI made tags out of recycled materials to sell at work for charity. I used cereal boxes, as well as old cards. They turned out GREAT! I love the idea and glad other crafters are up- cycling these materials!!! perhaps we will inspire others to do the same!
XOXO
Misty
Just became a follower this morning :)
ReplyDeleteThese are fabulous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love that ribbon and your ideas of recycling cards is amazing. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYour little ornments just have me smiling out loud - ADORABLE!!! Just found your blog on this hop. I love your crafting style! Thanks for sharing with us!
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I love the light bulbs and the use of old Christmas cards. Good use of old Christmas cards. Don't worry about adding me for the blog candy...just wanted to stop in and leave a comment:o) And of course I'm a stalker...FOREVA!
ReplyDeleteI do this as well with old christmas cards....great idea
ReplyDeletecathie
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What a great idea - thanks for sharing!!! Wanted to follow you but for some reason the link didnt work!! Will try again later!!!
ReplyDeletem s s t o e n @ r u n e s t o n e . n e t
What a clever idea! I always save the cards sometimes for the sayings but creating tags out of them and the gift boxes I love it! I am so loving peachy keen faces as well.I don't have any yet but they make the simplest thing look so cute!
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Your cards are fabulous! I'm so 'lifting' the idea of making tags out of old Christmas Cards! Always looking for ways to use my Tags, Bags, and Boxes cart. TFS and the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteVickie
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Your cards and tags are cute! I have been saving cards for years... maybe I need to try actually doing something with them :)
ReplyDeleteVery cute, the tag idea is great also.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing
perfectlyunperfectcards at gmail dot com
I just became a follower as well :D
ReplyDeletehow nice of you to offer some blog candy. Those stamps look fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI've been a follower since the beginning! ;)
ReplyDeleteThose tage are too cute!
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staceyscreativecorner.blogspot.com
I'm a follower
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Great ideas. I love the tags. If only I could remember where I put the cards I received last year. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous idea! I love it!
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I am a new follower!
ReplyDeletera6352 (at) gmail (dot) com
Love the idea! I may try some tags too :) I ♥ pk faces also.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tanya
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I am a new follower of your blog, I just found you thanks to the hop!!
ReplyDeleteTanya
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Cute idea!
ReplyDeleteThat ribbon sounds fabulous!
-Tifany
http://inkblotsbytrd.blogspot.com
I am now a follower!
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I absolutely love the recycled card tags cut out by the cricut...I guess I need to get myself a gypsy! Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute idea with theribbon, using to hang the bulbs on you card. cute cute cute.
ReplyDeletejust love those lightbulbs and how the ribbon joined them together!
ReplyDeleteI love your Christmas card recycling idea. Thanks for the chance to win the awesome sentiment stamps...that is just what I need.
ReplyDeleteSuch cute cards and tags for Christmas !
ReplyDeleteAwesome work. I just love all you have done.
ReplyDeleteI recycle my old Christmas cards too! I am your newest follower and hope you will come visit me.
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I love all your projects! The tags are my favorite!!
ReplyDeleteI really love your projects, There all beautiful
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Holy Hanna!! I AM LOVING your tags! I have a whole bag of Christmas cards under my desk that I got from a garage sale this summer!! I know how I am making some tags this weekend! Thank you so much for the idea!
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For sure had to become a follower!! Off to check out some of your other work!!!
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tjsgal at gmail dot com
Awesome project and great candy. This was my first ever hop. I wish we would have had more blogs, but hey it was still fun.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower.
I love the Lights and the faces. I have yet to try the PK stamps yet but I really need to get on the wagon. TOO cute. GAscrappnGramma@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI have yet to try Stamping up and this is the perfect opportunity to try them. (fingers crossed) GAscrappnGramma@gmail.com Thanks
ReplyDeleteTracey,
ReplyDeleteI love these tags! And your use of ribbons is so clever, a nice way to reuse and recycle. TFS
Hugs,
Dorly Weitzen, Israel
Tracey,
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower, of course!
My new Christmas card has an interlacing ribbon motif in it. You're welcome to visit my blog :-)
Hugs,
Dorly Weitzen, Israel
Love the tags can see I am going to be putting more Cricut cart. on my Santa list.
ReplyDeleteJust found blogs and blog hopping became a follower a few min a go.
ReplyDeletesooo cute! Love the cards and the tags, great job.
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Just became a follower, you are talented.
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I could totally do this with cards that i have sent out in the past and have extras of! Thanks for the idea! And i can add some bling to it :D
ReplyDeleteI have tons of cards I have save what a great Ides to put them to use again, TFS
ReplyDeleteokay, okay... you have convinced me that I need to start saving the Christmas cards that I dont' know what to do with! lol!! I love the tags you made with them!
ReplyDeletebarb :)