Over at Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge the theme for this week is 'shades of blue':
I used:
- white DL card blank
- the upcycled front of a Christmas card, from 2012, (who says I'm a hoarder)
- a snippet of backing paper from LOTV's 'Frosty Christmas' paper pad
- snippets of navy blue pearlescent card, punched with Martha Stewart 'Traditional Scallop' edge punch
- a clear gem at the centre of the star and smaller ones along the scalloped edging
- no sentiment, I think this beautiful upcycled card front, for which I take absolutely no credit, says it all
Am also entering this into Crafthazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra for January where it's always 'anything goes'.
Di
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Can't sleep so on me pooter where else! I like the scallop border with the gems. It gives a lovely
ReplyDeleteEastern feel to the card which compliments the hoarded card perfectly. hugs Mrs A.
p.s. speaking of punches I'm sitting ere putting tiny lazy daisy flowers together from the shapes out of a punched border. Waste not want not. Waiting for loads of shrink plastic butterflies to dry as well from a coating of glossy accents. Wink wink!
I'm so impressed you're using those saved Christmas cards! This is beautiful, Di!
ReplyDeleteFantastic card
ReplyDeletelove the star on sky
hugs Tamara
Nice n traditional one there Di! Terrific.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Sarn xxx
Lovely card Di. The scalloped border is perfect with the recycled image - perfect for the challenge. I'd like to say I've finished my blue card but I got sidetracked with graveling and a mammoth stamp sort out, sigh. Hopefully today will see some progress. Hugs, Elizabeth xx
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Miss. Great recycling there.
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Love this recycled card. I agree with Mrs A...it does have an Eastern fell to it.
ReplyDeleteNo sentiment needed at all!
Have still to make my recycled card this month. I plan to make a recycled Xmas card each month...maybe even more! I too save the pretty toppers off cards received and it is time to weed out that pile.
Sounds like many of us are working away to reduce our stash!
Great card!
No sentiment needed Di. It was a good image to save, even if it did take over a year to use it. I have several older ones in my box too. I love the border and pearls. (And it's easily as nice as mine, so what did you mean!) Kate x
ReplyDeleteBlues are big this week. This is a lovely, serene card. Great way to recycle cards too. I picked up all my Christmas stuff.... but I didn't put it far.
ReplyDeletehello Miss Squirrel!! But it WAS a good hoard Di, cos you've made a lovely card with it!! x
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love this stunning card. Great re-cycling, you have made a beautiful card.
ReplyDeletePatricia xx
Lovely card Di. I like the the scalloped edging and the lovely image.
ReplyDeleteI have been recycling Christmas cards too, I must get round to doing a blog.
Jean x
Di this is simply gorgeous x
ReplyDeleteWho wouldn't want to recycle a lovely picture like that?! You've done a great job, thank you for sharing it with us at CHNC.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card (way to go with the upcycling - love it) for both CHNC challenges x
ReplyDeleteI love this upcycled card. Just perfect. I am sure you would like those stamps I got this morning. Go on, you know you want to. xx Maggie
ReplyDeleteAlways enjoy seeing how you recycle pretty cards. 2012? You're a piker...I have 'em back to the '70's I think. (and no I am NOT a hoarder! Just collect things. To frequently throw out years later -but it's lovely to revisit these old cards. You made a stunner with this one, and I liked your border with the rhinestones too. Also liked the taller shape. Good job! TFS & Hugs
ReplyDeleteVery peaceful and pretty!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely, tranquil card! The scalloped border and pearls look lovely!
ReplyDeletelove Mags B x