For various reasons, crafting time wasn't on my side so I resorted to a scrabble through our box of received Christmas cards for one to 'up cycle' - and this was the end result:
- 5" x 5" square white card blank
- image from a card received a couple of years ago, chopped down quite radically to fit the card front as well as leave space for a sentiment below
- used a Woodware 'Fancy Corner' punch to add interest to the image
- mounted the image onto a slightly larger piece of deep red card stock, using Collall glue
- stamped the sentiment straight onto the card blank using the Misti for alignment and to ensure a good clear stamping - plus Memento 'Gray Flannel' ink and a sentiment from the Inkylicious 'Seasons Greetings' set
- then glued the image panel in place and stepped away
The image is beautifully 'flittered' in real life (that's how it came) - but as per usual, impossible to pick up in a photo - sigh. Ha, and it looks as if the camera can't even take a straight photo either :)
A great image to upcycle, Di, the narrow red border really sets it off. They say a camera never lies, but my camera often lies too. 😉 xx
ReplyDeleteAnother wonderful piece of upcycling Di and the red goes beautifully. x
ReplyDeleteNothing wrong with an upcycled card especially with such a nice image, and I like how the punched corners add interest xxx
ReplyDeleteUpcycling cards !!!! Love it !
ReplyDeleteYou've certainly made a really good job of recycling this wonderful image (far too nice to throw out so I can see why you saved it.
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous up-cycled card Di, I love the wonderful image.
ReplyDeleteSue xx
A great upcycled card! I also collect 'old' cards for making new ones with them.
ReplyDeleteLia xx
Super image and a fabulous bit of upcycling xx
ReplyDeleteWonderful bit of upcycling, love the punched corners on the image, a great touch x
ReplyDeleteGreat upcycling Di. It's a lovely image and I really like the punched corners. Barbxx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful upcycling, Di xoxox
ReplyDeleteLovely piece of recycling. Happy Rudolph Day (a little late) xxx
ReplyDeleteA wonderful upcycle! I still hope to get a Rudolph day card done. Here's hoping!
ReplyDeleteOh much as I love this Di...I'm having trouble knowing what day it is never mind what season. We're grey and drizzly here and only about 11 degrees, so seeing Christmas cards will definitely confuse me more.
ReplyDeleteGreat recycling project though :D
What a great image to upcycle!
ReplyDeleteSally
Great upcyling and a lovely image.
ReplyDeleteKath x
This beautiful image was definitely worthy of an upcycle, Di!! Fortunately, that darn camera isn't stopping us from seeing how fine this card is! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteLovely upcycling Di.
ReplyDeleteGreat recycle, fab image and a lovely card
ReplyDeleteFabulous 'up-cycled' card Di, a super image that would have been wasted if you had not used it. Like the sentiment stamp too.
ReplyDeleteHopefully will get mine done tomorrow .
Kath x
Thanks for becoming a follower Di and for your comments ( I have joined the Snippets challenge a few times, must remember to do it again)
ReplyDeleteJoan
great up-cycle of the card, it's such a waste to see all that wonderful card going to waste:)
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely, upcycled card, Di. I think I have received this same card within the last couple of years!
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking part in the June Rudolph Days Challenge.
Hi Di,
ReplyDeleteHappy Rudolf Days.
what a very lovely up-cycled card that image is very lovely and as usual you have given it a lovely twist.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
So beautiful is your card Di and what a gorgeous recycled image used loving the corners too! x
ReplyDeleteLovely up-cycled card Di, I really like that corner punch.
ReplyDeleteJean x
What a beautiful image Di...such a fabulous card for the Rudolph Challenge .
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for joining us at the Rudolph Days Challenge!
Sorry I am late!
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