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Monday, December 17, 2018

DIY Christmas cards with scrapbook paper

With Christmas fast approaching I needed a few more cards to send out to family and friends (yes, we're old fashioned like that and still like to mail our Christmas cards).


DIY Christmas cards with scrapbook paper



So of course I set out to make them, this time using scrapbook paper.



Instead of pre-cut cards I used some sheets of thin white cardboard. and, of course, bits of scrapbook paper.


DIY Christmas cards with scrapbook paper


First I cut the white cardboard to the size I wanted, and then glued the scrapbook paper on what would be the front of the cards:


DIY Christmas cards with scrapbook paper



The one below is my favorite. It comes from a small collection of Christmas scrapbook paper I bought a couple of years ago:


DIY Christmas cards with scrapbook paper


And I love this one too because of the raised silver highlights:


DIY Christmas cards with scrapbook paper


The cards came out in different sizes because, other than the landscape card, they were made with bits of leftover scrapbook paper I had around, but I don't mind - variety is often a good thing.


DIY Christmas cards with scrapbook paper


Because these cards were made using only materials I already had at home, they counts towards my destashing efforts this year. See below my other destashing projects so far:

Destashing #1: Scrappy crochet blanket
Destashing #2: DIY Play Food: cloth napkins & napkin rings
Destashing #3: DIY Doll Diaper - tutorial and pattern
Destashing #4: Zippered Pouches
Destashing #5: Felt envelope clutches
Destashing #6: DIY Felt Book Covers
Destashing #7: Upcycled Fabric Covered Tin Can 
Destashing #8: Felt penguin key chain 
Destashing #9: DIY Tulle Gift Bags 
Destashing #10: DIY Fabric Headbands  
Destashing #11: Two Toned Felt Envelope Bags 
Destashing #12: Quick and easy pillowcases
Destashing #13: Hotfoil DIY notebooks
Destashing #14: Lace Edged Candles
Destashing #15: Mini Christmas Tree Ornaments
Destashing #16: Felt and Ribbon Notebook Cover 
Destashing #17: Upcycled Notebook
Destashing #18:  Dressing up a Doll
Destashing #19:  10-Minute Double Pocket Felt Pouch
Destashing #20: DIY Wrapped Gifts Christmas Cards
Destashing #21: Holiday Dresses for Dolls 


Happy Monday!

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1 comment:

  1. I make my holiday cards each year too and often use scrapbook paper I have on hand too. These papers you've chosen are so pretty!

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