As it's 25th of the month it's time again to join in with a Christmas card with Mo on her Scraps of Life blog for her Rudolph Day Challenge.
I've decided recycle old Christmas cards to try to get ahead this year.
I embossed this dear little robin image through my Cuttlebug then rubbed over the raised areas with a sanding block.
I matted onto the red card which was die cut with a Tonic matting die, added the ribbon and a punched snowflake.
The 5 inch card was made with Centura Pearl.
Unfortunately I wasn't able to take a photo without reflection.
41 comments:
So cool Barb, lovely upcycling, thanks for entering this over at Scraps of Life's Rudolph Day challenge
Kathyk
Guest Design Team Member - Rudolph Day challenge
Great recycling Barb robins are my favourite Christmas bird, love it
Great Christmas card.
Aw what a cute little Robin very cute card, love the other elements too, Barb well done. Shaz in Oz.x
I love the embossing on this gorgeous recycled card. This image was far to nice to discard.
Sue xx
Great idea that embossing and sanding a recycled card, this robin pop out so well!
Great card Barb! I like recycling too but don't think I've ever thought to emboss the image - clever idea. And you've reminded me that I really must make a Rudolph Day card asap :) Hope you have a lovely Easter weekend. Elizabeth xx
Very good use of a recycled card. I wouldn't have thought to emboss it. Kate x
This is another card Barb where you've thought out of the box. I quite often recycle old Christmas cards but I've never thought to run them through an embossing folder. You are full of great ideas and a great inspiration x
I'd never have thought to emboss over an image like that, but it looks wonderful. You are the queen of recycling! Cara x
It's nice to see upcycled projects! I used to do this a lot . . . I need to start again . . . costs little and helps save the planet . . . win/win in my book! Have a very lovely Easter my friend! Hazel xx
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Hah! Snap . . . I recycled a robin card too! Love your version.
Happy Rudolph Day xxx
A great job recycling Barb. You'll have your Christmas cards sorted in no time.
Hugs Erika. X
Clever idea, to emboss the printed image, I must try that. Gives a really snowy finish to the scene
Jane
Lovely upcycle card, Barb!
What a great idea to emboss that upcycled topper, Barb! This is a super cute card. Geez, the 25th? I totally forgot about Rudy this month! Too much running around getting ready for Easter. Speaking of, I wish you and your family a Happy Easter!! Hugs, Darnell
What a great idea to emboss the robin through the snowflake folder Barb, I love your card.
Janice x
You can't beat a Robin for Christmas Barb and your card is lovely and what a great job you've made of upcycling, love it, Kate x
What a good idea to emboss the whole image and recycle - must try that.
Lx
Wonderful up cycling Barb! Love that robin. Happy Easter to you and yours.
great recycling Barb - this looks great xx
Wow this is fabulous. love the use of the embossing folder on the gorgeous image.
Kath x
This is a wonderful upcycling project. I have never embossed the upcycled image be...never thought of it. But I am now going to try it myself!
Thanks for taking part in the March Rudolph Days Challenge.
Fab up cycled card, and the reflection just shows how shiny it is . Happy holidays xxx
It´s so beautiful. Love the embossing. Such a great Christmas Card and recycling.
Hugs Lisa
Great card Barb love the embossing :), I love to upcycle received cards where I can...I always pull off bows, buttons or sentiments if I can. Always takes me back to being a child using mums pinking shears to cut up the xmas cards to make tags for the following year. Great memories !
Hugs, Kaz x
A great bit of recycling with this robin image.
This is beautiful, Barb! Much better to repurpose than to toss away!
Such a beautiful card!! Love the robin image you have recycled. Nice idea to recycle old cards. Thank you for sharing with us at the Rudolph days challenge.
-Berina
Moxie Craftie
Rudolph Days Challenge GDT
Great upcycling Barb, the robin is so sweet.
Love and hugs
Maarit
Such a super card Barb and fabulous upcycling with the embossing xx
A lovely and effective technique using the gorgeous robin image. A fantastic Christmas card.
Happy Easter!
Lorraine
Great card well thought out and good idea
crafty hugs Pen x
Great card well thought out and good idea
crafty hugs Pen x
Lovely card Barb and great upcycling, love the sanded embossing.
This is a sweet card and a nifty idea. What a great way to recycle Christmas cards!
What a clever idea to emboss the Christmas card image and repurpose it! I am going to keep this in mind!
Brilliant inspiration! I love this! Hugs, Chrisx
Hi Barb,
playing catch up with my comments yet again.
Super Rudolf card, and what a very fab design.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
Recycling is always a fab way to make new cards...I love robins, this is scrumptious! xx
Stunning effect... and what a fantastic idea, Barb. x
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