02/27/2012 - Random Notecard

This is the follow-up to the envelope. I used more goodies from my sister and didn't have glue or clear tape, but I think this is pretty decent improvisation.

Reclaimed Material: cardboard gift bag, drink pouch, ribbon
Other/New Material: none
Tools: scissors, black electrical tape

How I did it: I used the template (from my sister used in the envelope post from 2/26) to cut out the gift bag to make the base of the card. I cut a rectangle from the drink pouch and cut two slits in the center for the bow. I cut out circles from the tape to match the base and attached the rectangle to the base.

What I would do differently: Of course there are so many ways to do this differently. Access to my scrapbooking stuff would make a difference.

02/19/2012 - Paper Flower Wreath

I am in love with these paper flowers. I found a blog with great instructions for these paper roses and the blogger has some other fabulous instructions: Crafting with Intention.

Reclaimed Material: junk mail, plastic lid, gift bag ribbon
Other/New Material: none
Tools: scissors, glue

How I did it: I followed the Crafting with Intention instructions for these little beauties. The junk mail I used was black and white with splashes of red so I found a red plastic lid I had hoarded away to match. I cut out the center of the lid to make the paper flower wreath. I used the ribbon from a gift bag I used in other daily crafts for the hanger. I glued the flowers and ribbon to the plastic lid.

What I would do differently: I would have made more little flowers to fill in some of the gaps but ran out of the red, black and white junk mail. Don't worry you will see these again in other projects. I heart these.