Papercrafting

Recycled Calendar Cards

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A couple weeks ago I decided to organize my paper-crafting supply stash. Before I started quilting, I started card making with a group at my job in the breakroom at lunch time (I guess paper-crafting is a “gateway drug” to quilting, ha!).

In my stash I had a stack of calendar pages I picked up somewhere (thrift store) from 2016/2017 of Colorado nature scenes. For a moment I thought about just recycling them, but then I thought: I could make a set of cards for visitors that they can use as sort of postcards to send Colorado greetings to their friends and family back home. (I might even provide them with a PEN to write with and STAMPS for mailing, ha!)

I’m still working on the cards, but here is a close up of the ones I’ve completed so far:

Since I had to trim off the section of the calendar page that provided the details of the photo, I hand wrote the details on the bottom.

The only problem is I do not have the original calendar book and so I do not have the name of the awesome photographer who took these photos to credit. I did indicate on the back of each card that these are recycled cards so no one will think I took these wonderful photos.

So the plan is to keep a stack of these cards on the writing desk I moved from the library (when we got the dining room table to put in the library, see post A Table Runner for the New Table) to the guest room. I am glad we were able to fit the little table in the guest room as I know when I am visiting someone I appreciate a little desk in the room.

(Oh and if you are wondering what the is document with the quote “Be yourself…” behind the cards in the images – I am working on creating my first journal – it is going to be on my first 5 years in Colorado. I was inspired by my friend J who is a prolific journal and amazing artist!)

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28 thoughts on “Recycled Calendar Cards”

  1. That’s not only a beautiful way to reuse the images, but a thoughtful gesture towards your guests. But horrors, a PEN and STAMPS! How last century can you get? Just kidding, I still get excited when there’s something in the actual mailbox, even if it’s just a bill.

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  4. I love the idea of creating cards on your lunch hour. That would have been great fun! I’ve also used old calendars for crafting, making bookmarks, gift card holders, and wine glass “tags.” It’s lovely of you to have cards for your guests, and the stamps are a generous touch.

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  14. I love all your creativity. I hope Matt and I can visit sometime in the near future and check out the cards you made. I would love one. Miss you.
    Kathy

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