Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Merry Jingle Joy

I know, I know... for many of us, spring has finally shown up, and here I am with another Christmas card. All I can say in my defence is that there are two Christmas challenges that go together perfectly, so I had to play along! Merry Monday Is looking for vintage-style cards, while Jingle Belles, in honour of Earth Day next week, wants us to recycle/upcycle an element on our card. Here is mine:


I knew I wanted to reuse at least part of an old (commercial) Christmas card for this, so I started looking through my bin of saved cards. Look at the fabulous image I found! I have no recollection of saving it, so it's practically vintage on its own. ;) I edged each panel with a black ink pad, just to get rid of any harsh white edges. This was a very quick card to make, but I really like it! (My husb, not quite as much. Oh well...) :D 

     

Supplies: white cardstock, Teresa Collins Noel & Santa's List patterned papers, recycled Christmas card, Memento tuxedo black ink, Stampin' Up ticket corner punch, dimensionals 

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12 comments:

Bonnie said...

A perfect way to upcycle a Christmas card, Lindsey! And this image is perfect for our vintage challenge! Thanks for sharing with us at Merry Monday!

SmilynStef said...

I am lovin' that vintage santa ... so veyr glad you're celebrating Earth Day with us at Jingle Belles.

Leslie Hanna said...

I'm still pondering my up-cycle item for the JB challenge. Love your vintage santa!

Lorraine said...

That is a great vintage image you chose. Love it against the red background!

Teresa Doyle said...

What does HE know??? LOL
I love it but I like recycling old cards too. (Even last years!) AND why not? People should be recycling anywhere they can! HAHA
Either way, I like it and I thought I was the only one on the planet who made Christmas cards ANY time of the year! WHO KNEW???

Michele K. Henderson said...

Lindsey, this card is just so perfect! Your vintage image is so unique and very striking! I LOVE it! Thanks for playing along with s at Merry Monday!
Take care!
Michele, Merrry Monday Guest DT

Anonymous said...

Oh I like it. Your image is vintage and quaint and the check background Christmassy.

Jessi Fogan said...

Bah humbug, hubby! I love the notched corners - and that the image is the super star :)

Heather Hopson said...

I love vintage Santa's. This is a terrific image. Very nice.

Marcia Hill said...

LOVE this vintage Santa photo, and you incorporated it beautifully into a CAS card! :0)

Karren said...

This is the perfect image to use for our challenge! Fabulous card! Thanks so much for joining us at Merry Monday.

lauren bergold said...

well no offense to the hubs but boy is he WRONG this time!!! :) what a fabulous job on both challenges, and what a totally awesome holiday card all round! thanks for joining our earth day fun at JINGLE BELLES! <3