Every year about this time I look at the Christmas cards we’ve received and I think there must be something useful to do with all the lovely images.
At some point while perusing Pinterest over the past few months, I pinned this idea from another blog. So ingenious!
I told myself if I could just remember to do this after Christmas, I could preserve some of those lovely images and colors from our Christmas cards for a little while – maybe even a long while.
So, while awaiting the New Year, I gathered all my cards and sorted through them.
I created my own template. It’s not a house shape like hers but I might try that next. I still have lots of cards to play with.
I traced and cut the first of twelve.
When I had all twelve cut out,
I scored them right down the middle and folded them.
Then I matched and glued them together. (Well, perhaps I took a short cut from the instructions and used my Xyron machine, but really, that’s neither here nor there is it?)
When I finished, I had this lovely (better than I expected) ornament looking object.
I used two shiny beads and some baker’s twine to finish it off with a hanger.
Finally, I tried it out on my tree and decided that I hadn’t wasted my time after all.
Now as I watch and wait for the ball to drop way up in Times Square so I can say a personal hello to 2013, I might be making a couple more of these – maybe even in another shape.
Happy New Year, everyone!
What a great idea, Ginger! I love it! Thanks so much for sharing. Hugs, Janice
ReplyDeleteHi Janice,
DeleteI thought it was a good idea too when I saw it - so I don't mind passing along the ones I try myself. Gald you enjoyed seeing it!
~ginger
Such a great idea and the shape to the hanging is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you, Sebastian and all at home!
Hi Val,
DeleteI agree the shape did turn out pretty nicely - an unexpected pleasant surprise.
Thanks for stopping by!
~ginger
Hi Ginger,
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea, thank you for the tutorial. This is a must make.
Happy New Year to you and your family.
Hugs
Hi The Bear's Blog,
DeleteI hope you give it a try. It's very easy and fun to do. A nice way to preserve bits of the Christmas cards you receive. Thanks!
~ginger
Happy New Year
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you МамаФиалка!
DeleteWhat a lovely idea!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful and creative Happy New Year!
hugs
Claudia
Hi Claudia,
DeleteThanks and the same right back to you!
~ginger
Fabulous idea, they'll make for a very pretty tree next year :o)
ReplyDeleteHi Katy,
DeleteSo does that make me ahead for next year or behind for this one??
Thanks very much!
~ginger
Oh, and PS, the hug says you need bear shaped ones...
ReplyDeleteHi again,
DeleteI did give that some thought - and am still thinking!
:-)
~ginger
What a clever idea. I've been looking for something to do with all of those beautiful cards and this seems like the perfect way of recycling them into something to use year after year. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteHi maddyrose,
DeleteI give the originator of the idea all the credit - and appreciate her generosity in sharing her directions. I think you'll enjoy making them.
~ginger
Pretty!!! I wish you a very Happy New Year and may all your inspirations and dreams become goals that you reach! Love and light for 2013!!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Mags
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Hello Mags!
DeleteHappy New Year to you too! Best of luck in the New Year!
~ginger
Bom dia !
ReplyDeleteBelo trabalho e maravilhoso blog. Parabéns, já estou seguindo
Abraços,
RioSul
Hi RioSul,
DeleteThanks so much! And a very warm welcome to you!
~ginger