I decided to upcycle some shop bought Christmas cards we received last year. Several months ago I die cut suitable card fronts using stitched square and rectangle dies to make them into toppers, then packed them away. Today I finally got round to making cards with the toppers. I added a few sentiments, Card Candi, glitter, silver mirror, matt gold and plain cardstock and a bit of Wink of Stella and embossing. These are the finished cards.
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What wonderful upcycling Liz and some great matting and layering and added embellishments. x
ReplyDeleteLove a good upcycle Liz, and who can resist purchasing the cards when they go on sale after Christmas? Great idea to make your own toppers with them, they look fabulous!
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Beccy
These toppers were all made from cards we received last year. I’ll be looking through all the shop bought cards we receive this year and hopefully there will be some I can upcycle for next year. xx
DeleteSuper cute and a wonderful way to recycle!
ReplyDeleteHi Liz, Wow what a fabulous collection of upcycled Christmas cards, I used our old ones last year to die cut gift tags for this Christmas... Have a wonderful week... Megan
ReplyDeleteIt's such a good idea Liz as far too much paper gets wasted.
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You created a beautiful selection of cards Liz,great upcycling
ReplyDeleteA great selection of cards - well done for upcycling in a creative way
ReplyDeleteGreat collection of Upcycling Liz and you have made some lovely cards from them. I have done some too but nowhere near as many as yours, will share on my blog soon. xx
ReplyDeleteOh, wow! What a great idea to upcycle for your Christmas cards! All are very lovely! Great designs and added elements, well done!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous upcycling Liz and well done you x.
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards Liz - let's hope you receive lots more this year you can recycle too!
ReplyDeleteKath x
These are gorgeous Liz, thanks for the reminder, I kept some shop bought cards to recycle...forgot all about them- all I have to do now is remember where I put them!
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Who would know they are upcycled? Each are so beautiful and with your little touches, they are extra special.
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Well done with your upcycling, Liz! Well done! Your cards are all so beautiful and especially love the second and third ones!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful recycling/upcycling! I like doing this too! It's a great way to make a lot of cards fast! Well done!
ReplyDeleteYou turned them into beautiful cards and a wonderful way to keep them from being wasted.
ReplyDeleteExcellent idea and so useful to have them to hand now too Liz. Love them all. Shabneez x
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