Thank you for joining me today where I'm showcasing a project for Challenge 24 at Papercraft Star! This week's challenge is all about green holidays! And by green, we mean using recycled or repurposed items you already have onhand in your crafting! Have you seen what Kim did with the acrylic box from a stamp set? Brilliant! I enjoy going to estate sales here in San Francisco! There are so many lovely old Victorians filled to the brim with lovely old things that people just don't want to move around anymore. I came across the postcard and the sheet music at one such sale destined for the trash heap at the end of the weekend. As you all will completely understand, lovely paper goods shouldn't ever end up in the trash! So I rescued them and made this card!
The card was pretty simple to make - just trim the music and the postcard (I actually had to let them breathe a bit since they smelled a bit musty), distress the edges of each with dye ink, and pop the postcard up using foam squares. I finished the postcard off with some Stickles for a bit of sparkle. I do love how this came out - a vintage look using actual vintage items.
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Supplies: Sheet Music/Postcard (estate sale trash heap), Card Stock - Rose Red (SU!), Ink - Tea Dye Duo (PTI), Stickles, Foam Squares
What a beautiful card! I love the sheet music, I love to use it on my projects as well. That vintage post card is gorgeous! Well Done! Regan
ReplyDeleteI'm so lovin' the sheet music. Fab idea. And a postcard too! You are so crafty. Wonderful project. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Jen. I am all about using old book print...I need to get some old sheet music. That old postcard is wonderful too - great save on this one!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card Jen, I love the sheet music background!! Great job!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely adore vintage images and this one is gorgeous. Makes you wonder how anyone could throw away such a treasure. Your card is beautiful Jen! :)
ReplyDeleteJen, you card is wonderful! Love the music sheet paper.
ReplyDeleteI love the vintage look! And the music sheets what a find! Beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteJen, I love vintage cards! They are perfect in every way and your card is so pretty! I can't believe you were able to salvage this lovely postcard from almost going into the trash - that would have been tragic!
ReplyDeleteI know I am showing my age, but this is such a reminder of my childhood at Christmas time. My parents received hundreds of Christmas cards, and we always pored over each one, picking our favorites. I can almost smell the Christmas candy. Wonderful choice - to save these !!
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