Sunday 5 January 2020

Recycling Cards


Before I recycled the Christmas cards, I found a focal point on each one and turned it into a tag for Christmas next year.
 
It didn't take very long and now I have a varied selection of tags to use without any added expense.  I just need to find some string or ribbon in my craft supplies to finish them off.

It was relaxing to do just using a used tag for a template, a pen and a pair of scissors.  I did it while waiting for the kettle to boil and in-between other tasks.

 I just need to remember where I have stored them for next year!
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  1. Marigold Jam5 January 2020 at 14:20

    Great idea! Simple things are often best.

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    1. Simone5 January 2020 at 16:37

      Thanks Jane. There was no need to complicate a ready made design!:)

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  2. wherethejourneytakesme25 January 2020 at 15:57

    I have only just taken my cards down but I do like to reuse them too. I also stick some of the card fronts to envlopes and use them as a decorated money envelope for those I just give money to at Christmas.
    I noticed your punch holes are very tiny what is it that you use? xx

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    1. Simone5 January 2020 at 16:42

      Good idea to decorate the front of money envelopes with the cards. I used a Crop-A-Dile II punch for the holes which have a choice of two sizes and an eyelet setting punch too! :)

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  3. greenrabbitdesigns5 January 2020 at 17:13

    They look amazing Simone ... I just saved your lovely card as the image was just too cute! :)

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    1. Simone5 January 2020 at 17:44

      I save most of my Christmas cards from blogging friends and close family and just recycle the rest. I have kept your lovely smiley fox card. :)

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  4. Rosie5 January 2020 at 18:29

    Good idea, I took the cards down today. We used to put them in a collection bin at M&S for the Woodland Trust but they don't do that anymore which is a shame:)

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    1. Simone5 January 2020 at 21:34

      Yes. Loads of shops used to take old cards to recycle but I haven't seen any locally this year! :)

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  5. Lyn5 January 2020 at 18:36

    I've just done the same Simone....Thank you for your card by the way,
    I love the idea of recycling the cards like you I must remember where I put them!
    xx

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    1. Simone5 January 2020 at 21:36

      It seems a shame to waste them by throwing them out doesn't it? Thnak you for your card too! x

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  6. Bonnie5 January 2020 at 19:29

    What a wonderful way to recycle and bring back nice memories for yourself as well. I sure understand the problem with remembering them for next year! That is why I rarely buy gifts too far ahead of time - I've done that before and forgotten all about them!

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    1. Simone5 January 2020 at 21:37

      Hi Bonnie! Thanks for your comment. I am sure I would forget where I put gifts too if I bought them too much ahead of time! :)

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  7. Anonymous8 January 2020 at 14:09

    Ah yes, remembering where they are...

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    1. Simone8 January 2020 at 17:28

      I think I have forgotten where I put them already! :)

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