Tag Archives: recycled

DCD – Valentine cards, treats . . .

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Evelyn

. . . hearts, love, chocolate.  That’s our theme this week at Die Cuttin’ Divas!  I hit the jackpot at the food store a couple weeks ago.  I was looking for Valentine-themed candy for my project and found a whole … Continue reading →

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Cut it Up – Change is Good!

Posted on September 22, 2017 by Evelyn

Generally, I like things to stay the way I’m used to them, but sometimes change is good, like when you recycle old things into new things!  That’s the point of this challenge at Cut it Up.  It’s altered or recycled … Continue reading →

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25 Days of Christmas Crafting – Day 4 – Star

Posted on December 4, 2016 by Evelyn

Just a quick post today showing you a recycled Christmas card.  This one was just too cute to throw away!  Don’t you agree? Here’s the neverending link where you can link your projects with stars on them. Evelyn

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25 Days of Christmas Crafting – Day 2 – Snowmen

Posted on December 2, 2016 by Evelyn

So Day 2 is all about snowmen.  I chose snowmen to coordinate with my Cut it Up challenge.  One of the images I used for that is a snowman digi from Digital Delights by Louby Loo.  You can read more … Continue reading →

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DCD #261 – National Library Day

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Evelyn

Use a book!  Our challenge at Die Cuttin’ Divas this week is to use a book on your project.  I have a couple of damaged dictionaries that I scooped up when our school library was discarding them.  This was the … Continue reading →

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Cut it Up – New Beginnings – paper bag

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Evelyn

Welcome to Cut it Up’s first challenge of 2016!  The challenge celebrates New Beginnings – by decorating a paper bag!  How fun! I had this empty paper bag from Hampton Inn that looked perfect for decorating. I’m trying to utilize … Continue reading →

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Cut it Up – Paper Piecing

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Evelyn

There is a unique challenge this week at the Cut it Up Challenge Blog — Paper Piecing.  Sounds a little funny.  Isn’t paper piecing what Cut it Up is all about?  Well, almost . . . The challenge is to … Continue reading →

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DCD #202 – Picture challenge

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Evelyn

It’s a picture challenge at Die Cuttin’ Divas this week.  How will this picture inspire you?  There’s so much in it.  What inspired me was the fabric covered jar of love (and the huge amount of leftover homemade cocoa mix … Continue reading →

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Hidden resources

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Evelyn

Cheap or frugal? I get so excited when I can craft with something that wasn’t intended to be used for crafting, for example, the cover for a paper pack!  I used the papers and elements in this kit to make … Continue reading →

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Recycled Christmas cards for 2012 – Round one

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Evelyn

I can never throw away things that might be useful, and Christmas cards are no exception.  I love receiving cards every year.  Love getting them, reading them, drooling over them, catching up on people’s lives, updating my address book . … Continue reading →

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