Sunday, November 10

Day 10 - Gift Giving

I have lots of card-making friends and the one thing I know we all share is our tendency to hoard our scraps.  Yes... you know you do too!
Every now and then I like to pull out my scraps and try to create something with them.  One good idea is to make cards that look like little Christmas packages.  It only takes a few squares of patterned paper and cardstock, a length of ribbon and a tag to create a great card that can even be personalised to a particular family or individual.  If you're feeling particularly eco-conscious, you can even recycle those old tags you've been saving. 
 

YOUR TURN: Make some Christmas packages to embellish the front of your card.  They can be any size or shape you like... and don't forget to add a tag!
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16 comments:

Charlene Mitchell said...

What a fabulous idea Beccy! LOVE that gorgeous ribbon and bow and what a pretty card! It is the gift that keeps on giving!!

Marianne said...

What a fabulous way to use your scraps Beccy! Love the vintage feel of your card and that soft green bow is gorgeous.

Merry said...

I so love this idea. Thanks for sharing this Beccy. Beautiful ribbon and bow.

Patti P. said...

How fun is this??? Can't wait to give this a try. Such gorgeous strips you have used and love the bow!

Glennis F said...

Awesome idea - I am always trying to use my snippets

Ardilla said...

You are so clever... smart idea!!!
I don´t have to many Christmas scraps but I will give a try in the next few days...
Hugs,
Ardilla :)

Unknown said...

Unreal! I would have never thought of this Beccy but gee wiz my card will be almost a copy cat if that is ok....this is a fab idea and using up scraps appeals to me...I have 3 12 x 12 drawers full....cheers, annie xxx

D- said...

LOVE your card. What a great way to use those scraps. TFS.
Crafty hugs,
D~
DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot

Beccy said...

Of course it's okay Annie, go right ahead. Thankfully I don't have quite as many scraps as you, but I do clear them out pretty regularly. Kindys and schools are always happy to have pretty scraps of paper for their crafts. I hate throwing it out but it does get to the point where you just have too much. Donating it is a guilt free way of cutting down the clutter.
Cheers,
Beccy

KT Fit Kitty said...

I love this, Beccy! What a fabulous idea and I may just have to steal it LOL. Seriously, your card is beautiful and that lovely bow is the perfect detail.

Unknown said...

Wow beautiful
What can we do with paper
I guess agin thing
Love your card beautiful

Tieva-Design said...

Love this beautiful vintage card.
Greets
Gabi

Donna said...

What an awesome idea for using up scraps. Now if onle I could learn to tie a decent bow! LOL.

Intruderlady said...

this looks awesome. just like a gift.

kitty

Teresa said...

Love it--great bow!!

Viv said...

Great idea for a card Beccy :) Viv xx