Monday 30 June 2014

Recycled too ...

We are now half way though the year!  It's hard to believe that tomorrow we start the seventh month of 2014 - where has the year disappeared to?  I've even started thinking about Christmas cards.  I know that many create Christmas cards all year round but I find it difficult to be inspired when the sun is shining and the doors are open.  However, I have been trying out an idea that I might use this year - when I'm happy with it I'll share it and see what you all think.

Less chat, more action!  Here is the card I would like to share tonight:



This week's challenge at "Less is More" is to 'Use a recycled item!' - this card combines a recycled design (not sure this is what the Less is More Designers intended!!) along with a piece of a coca cola can!  I heat embossed the sentiment onto a piece of the can - I wasn't totally convinced the technique would work but it has although there is some embossing powder where it shouldn't be.  I then used an embossing folder to add texture to the metal.  I had to stick the metal onto a piece of black card stock to stop it from curling!

I used:
Kaisercraft Clear Stamps - Way of Life
Versafine Onyx Black Ink
Stampin Up - Off the Grid and Gorgeous Grunge

Enjoy!

6 comments:

  1. Great recycling and fun creation
    Thanks for sharing
    Sarah
    Less is More

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  2. Another great can recycling project - well done Elaine and thanks for your kind comments on my blog. Stef

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  3. This is a tremendous card Elaine... not exactly sure it's recycling... but fab anyway!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  4. I reckon the coke can makes it recycling but - but do know it's a super, stylish card Elaine!
    Thanks for joining the Less is More Challenge this week
    Anne
    LIM Designer

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  5. Ooh this is fabulous Elaine,love that colour combo and the fab sentiment too :) Viv xx

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