Recycling at Jingle Belles

Mmmm, fresh-cleaned teeth from the dentist...and can I just say, I have the best hygienist? Not a single nick of the gums. My super-sparkly teeth are perfect to go with my super-sparkly cards for the current jingle belles challenge (for the next 4 hrs or so), to use something recycled. My favourite thing to recycle is old card fronts - of course most of the cards we receive aren't handmade, but the illustrations are too precious!  I've got two here.

Supplies: red cardstock; Sakura black glaze pen; iridescent glitter fabric paint; K&Co die-cut; red card stock

I have had this same bottle of iridescent glitter fabric paint for at least 5 years. Finally, today, it bit the dust. I managed to scoop out enough for this card with a toothpick, but besides being nearly empty the container's allowed enough air in to dry up almost all that was left. Super chunky! Luckily that worked here. The only 'pre-glittered' element is the date die-cut piece. I added some black Glaze pen to his hat, eyes, mouth, and buttons for a little extra shine.

Supplies: Making Memories epoxy sticker; Colorbok silver glitter paper

This card uses one of my favourite techniques when recycling a card - cutting apart the illustration. I thought strips might be fun for a change - usually I cut it into tiles - but I think I'll probably skip the staggering next time around. Not all that happy with this one.

It's difficult to see, but the original card has debossed silver snowflake dots over the trees. Very pretty :)

Back to the Mother's Day crafting spree now - where the heck did April go? YIKES!

xoxo,

Jessi