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Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Preserve the Forest swap


*All pictures can be enlarged by cliking on each*


*Be forwarned...lots of pictures on this blog-post!!*

Who knows me, knows also how much I love to : *REUSE,REDUCE,RECYCLE*
Usully trying to find some kind of elements for card making purpose even amongst good and clean discarded items. It is so true that someone else trash can be a font of treasure for others...especially if you let your mind visualize the many creative possibilities...

These two cards made mostly with recycled items, were made for Jeanette's latest swap (SCS: Forest Ranger) Her swaps are always interesting and almost always forest related ...
                                     *can U see a relation w/ her  nickname here?* :o)

Here are the details according to Jeanette's swap post:
For this round - PRESERVE THE FOREST - swappers can choose any theme/image they choose.
(It does not have to be forest-y, but it can be if you want it to be.) Swappers are asked to create theme appropriate full-sized cards, anything with FOREST FRIENDS in mind...

The special aspect of this swap is that the cards must include some re-purposed or recycled item on them.

Here's the making of  my first card - Can you tell what I recycled here??
*hint : 3 items were recycled*






My second card is totally opposite, not shiny nor too classy, but rather rustic and warm ...can YOU guessed what I recycled here?
*hint: 4 items were recycled *














In total I recycled quite a few items (seven to be exact)
between the two cards above
Take a closer look...what are those items?
Go on, try and guess...*smile*

Thanks for visiting my friends!!
Paola

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please check the announcement on the wonderful logo ,top right of my page! I feel so blessed to be asked again and be part of an amazing Blog Hop to remind US all that Jesus is the Reason...Easter is coming!!
I hope to see YOU all at the hop, starting Thursday!!
You may even win a prize just by hopping along...:o)
Peace and Blessings my Friends!

10 comments:

Angela - Bookaunt said...

I love your cards. Ok I know you used a paper sack in the second card but what is that in the first card? Is it wrapping paper? Great job

April said...

Bee ute i ful!!

Love them!!

Jeanette (Forest Ranger) said...

Oh my goodness.... I squealing in delight! Sweet P, I love them both!!! They are absolutely stunning!!!!!!! I call dibbs! ;)

:: BlueInks :: said...

You are so the Re-purpose Queen today! What great ideas and executed perfectly. Both cards are outstanding. Great job!

Darlene said...

Tami said it right: You are the Re-purpose Queen! All Hail the Queen!!
Fantastic job on both. I stand in awe!

Imke said...

Beautiful cards, Paola ! I like how you have recycled all the things. Great job !!

Fabipasticcio said...

Ilove both cards but second one is soooooo beautiful! I love the sentence, it' s perfect!
Hugs and Kisses my dear

kadie said...

Phooey! I tried to comment last night, but my computer never posted though I hit send several times! Well, I'm back and I just have to say how CLEVER you are! These are both fabulous and I'm sure each and every friend of the forest who receives one will be SOOOO THRILLED and inspired! HUGS

Lorie said...

WOW!! You're on a recycling roll, and beautifully so! It's always amazing to me how something can be repurposed and made into something so beautiful! You did a fantastic job on this swap, Sweet P.! The swappers are going to be VERY luck to be one to receive one of these!!!

Nancy said...

Wow, you have been so busy :) Your recycling is awesome!