Sunday, June 15, 2014

Pick up a Penguin.

Still not up to blogging but again this was a post I had prepared earlier in the month for posting .
It's time again for another card over at the Christmas Card Club.
This time the theme has been set by Carol who is asking for
Penguins.
If we didn't have a penguin we were allowed to use an alternate
Christmas Bird.
I didn't have any penguin stamps or digi's but I did have an old recycled card
so I used that instead!
 I used a silver card blank and matted with DP.
by Dovercraft from their Back to Basics Christmas. Pack
Old recycled card had a row of 5 penguins but I decided to cut it down to 3.
Die cut using Spellbinders 'Majestic Elements '
Matted onto red card also by Dovercraft and Die cut using the same  set.
Greeting was salvaged from bottom of the card and matted onto the red.
Raised up with 3d strip to give dimension.

33 comments:

Anonymous said...

Card looks very beautiful!

Granmargaret said...

Lovely card.

Sue said...

Fab card ..thoughts are with you lots of huggles Sue xx

Faye Wynn-Jones said...

Brilliant card, she says as she reaches for a penguin bar! I like the splashes of red x

Sandra H said...

Just take it easy Mrs A when your ready sending lots of hugsxx your card is gorgeous l love Penquins and my youngest son absolutely adores them you have done a fab card using this recycled images truly gorgeous take care xx

Zoe Tant said...

Fab recycle Valery it's a fab card. Zx

rachel said...

a great card valery and a fab way to use up an old one xx

Christine Harrop said...

A lovely re-cycled card Valery. Love and thoughts are with you! Big hugs, Christine xx

Planetsusie said...

It's a brilliant idea to recycle old cards Valery. I usually keep a few that I have received with a view to doing exactly as you have. Beautiful card.

Take care, thinking of you.

Hugs Sue Pxxx

Rita said...

Beautiful card Valery. I do the same if its a really nice card. Lots of Hugs to you. Rita xxxx

Liz said...

Love this !!! Hugs xxx

scrappymo! said...

This is beautiful Upcycled card! The penguins are so cute and you've done a marvelous job getting this post up at such a difficult time.

Hugs
Maureen

Hazel said...

Lovely card for Carol's CCC challenge x

Carol said...

Fabulous trio of penguins Mrs A, love the die you've used too. Carol x

Peanut said...

Fabulous card, Valery... I'm thinking three wise penguins! LOL. Have a great week ahead!
hugs, Asha

aussie aNNie said...

Lovely card my friend, please don't worry about your dad, he will be fine in his own world....love to give you a big hug.
I had to rejoin your blog due to closing my other down....please come and see me and join in my candy sponsored by three wonderful artists...luv aNNIe xx
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dutchess said...

Hi Valery...loving your card and thatyouupcycled! its my favorite thing to do.....every card I get I like I do the same thing.....only 5 A4 boxes full under my desk to go....xxxxxx

Brenda in IN said...

I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. Please know you are thought of at this sad time and I'm sending hugs and prayers for you and your dad.

Rainey's Craft Room said...

A great way to re-use a lovely card and make a new one. Fab image for the challenge. Hope things get easier for you soon.
Lorraine

MRS DUCK said...

Hi Mrs A
Super penguins. Great idea to use a recycled card.
Best wishes.
Ang x

MaryH said...

A great use of your recycled card with this amazing S/B die. I love it! I'm off to catch up on some posts I missed, as it appears things are not just right in your world. Take care & many hugs. TFS

Deepti said...

What a cool Christmas card!

Greta said...

Wonderful upcycling, Mrs. A!

vic said...

So sweet the penguins look fab! Hope you feel better soon
Hugs
Vic x

Hettie said...

Lovely card there Mrs A.
Hugs
xx

Carol L said...

Sorry you're not feeling like blogging, but this is a darling card with those 3 penguins! I love the red color and especially the die cut! Stay well!

scrappymo! said...

There is something about penguins that just makes me smile!
Since I watched a documentary about their lives, I am so very much in awe of them!

Great card...I love that they look realistic!

Donna said...

Fab festive card Mrs A, love the penguins and the design papers...the fancy borders are so pretty :) Donna ♥ x

Crafty Lark said...

Well worth using this topper for your gorgeous Christmas card. Sending you loads of comforting hugs to get you along. Take care. Flora xx

Stamps and Paper said...

Your penquin card is lovely they are such fabulous creature..hope you'll soon feel better

Anne

Donna Ellis said...

Hi, Mrs A! Darling Christmas card - one of my favorite things is to recycle store-bought cards. Beautiful job on this card! And the scene is WONDERFUL! hugs, de

Bonnie said...

These penguins are very debonair! Such a handsome trio!

Princess Judy Palmer said...

What a fun penguin card. Good job on the recycling. You brought a new and happy life to this card.