Most years I make my Christmas cards.
Two years ago I saved the sleeves from all the chai I bought at a local beverage shop
and also saved the cards I received the year before.
Then where you see the large heart I used the
cards from previous years to punch a heart from their cards
and affix it to the opening of my card with the recycled sleeves.
When the card was opened at the seam
I wrote this message:
May your holidays be wrapped in the warmth of the season!
Any message from you would be welcome.
It's a simple, sort of silly idea; but I loved the idea of recycling to make my cards.
Do you make your cards?
I have received some beautiful homemade cards over the years,
but I tend to keep it simple and when possible recycle.
Enjoy this simple idea and let me know if you use it someday.
Two years ago I saved the sleeves from all the chai I bought at a local beverage shop
and also saved the cards I received the year before.
Then where you see the large heart I used the
cards from previous years to punch a heart from their cards
and affix it to the opening of my card with the recycled sleeves.
When the card was opened at the seam
I wrote this message:
May your holidays be wrapped in the warmth of the season!
Any message from you would be welcome.
It's a simple, sort of silly idea; but I loved the idea of recycling to make my cards.
Do you make your cards?
I have received some beautiful homemade cards over the years,
but I tend to keep it simple and when possible recycle.
Enjoy this simple idea and let me know if you use it someday.
Marilyn, this is a very sweet idea. I especially love your idea to punch out the hearts from the previous years cards.
ReplyDeleteI love to make cards! Very creative idea with the recycled cup insulation.
ReplyDeleteI love this idea!
ReplyDeleteI think I may convert it to create a favor/decorations for an upcoming baby shower. I have been planning a tea bar (with paper cups and sleeve holders) and this would meld well with that idea.
Yours are beautiful!
I just love what you did here Marilyn - homemade are definitely the best cards. I used to make special ones but unfortunately don't have time at present.
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the recent comments while I was away - life is hectic and I just haven't been able to keep up with everyone, forgiveness requested.
Hugs - Mary
Love this idea and the fact that you are so creative...recycle and reuse is the BEST!
ReplyDeleteI remember you told me about these cards. Thanks for showing, they are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI used to make my own cards......for many years. You have inspired me, may be I´ll do it again :-)
What a sweet idea indeed.
ReplyDeleteMuch love and many blessings
Love Jeanne
What a neat idea. I love to make cards and to recycle, so I like the idea of recycling the sleeves from the chai packages! So clever.
ReplyDeleteThat is a lovely idea! I have my pile of old cards ready for the grandchildren to use, but with my eyesight problems I could use this simple idea myself this year. (I usually buy card from a craft shop and use a wooden stamp of candles and holly etc. which I fill in with coloured, gold and silver pens and personalize each one with a suitable Christmas message).
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty idea! I love making cards. And I usually add recycled elements to them. I save cards and other paper things and recycle them into cards and mixed media art. Part of the fun is the saving to use for later. ;o) Thank you for sharing your ideas, Marilyn. Happy Day ((HUGS))
ReplyDeleteHow creative and resourceful! Love the idea!
ReplyDeleteI always WANT to make my cards (and sometimes do some photo ones). But it seems like by the time I get geeked up to do it, it's too late to send them. I'm contemplating New Year's Cards this year. Buys time!
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Sweet. No Starbucks recycles this year, I see. That card is one of my favorites and I have it tucked away with my keepers.
ReplyDeleteTOTALLY cute!
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