Recycled book pages
become a great gift for
any friend that loves a good book.
I cut a circle from foam-core.
Rolled book pages into very tight cones.
Made my collage pictures from black and white photo clips.
Next came the magic of the hot glue gun.
I also used a touch of Walnut ink on the edges
of the cones and the photos,
just to give it a little extra pizzazz. :)
If you are having a frugal Christmas,
never under estimate the power of a green recycled gift.
Green is in & handmade is special.
It is the thought that counts :)
Merry Christmas
Connie :)
Check out my Give-Away
Details are on the Dec. 11th post.
To enter all you have to do is:
Be A Follower & Leave A Comment.
(on this post or any post after this until the drawing date of 1/1/13)
each new comment raises your chances to win :)
P.S. I will not put this long of a date on my next give-away . . .
It has been a struggle not to go a head and draw a name . . .
but I believe in doing what you say and 1/1/13 was the date I started with.
I've decided a week is plenty long enough.
I can not wait to see who wins.
Sorry . . . for the long period of time :(
Connie
each new comment raises your chances to win :)
P.S. I will not put this long of a date on my next give-away . . .
It has been a struggle not to go a head and draw a name . . .
but I believe in doing what you say and 1/1/13 was the date I started with.
I've decided a week is plenty long enough.
I can not wait to see who wins.
Sorry . . . for the long period of time :(
Connie
Hi Connie,
ReplyDeleteThanks for coming by my blog because now I have found you. Your blog is great. I am now a new follower of your blog. I would love to have an entry into your give away. Thanks so much.
Kris
Hi Kris and thank you for visiting and for following.
DeleteYour blog is lovely . . . I recommend anyone reading this to pay you a visit.
Good luck on the give-away
Merry Christmas
Your blogging sister, Connie :)
That's a great idea Connie. A book lover would really enjoy this gift. Thank you for posting
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Hi there . . . thank you and Merry Christmas.
DeleteGood luck on the give-away
Your blogging sister, Connie :)
I am amazed on how many things books can do. This project turned out great!
ReplyDeleteHi Daniela . . . I know, and it is very hard to destroy a book . . .but once in a while you get one that is just not good reading . . . so I say, save it for up-cycling.
DeleteMerry Christmas
Good luck on the give-away
Your blogging sister, Connie :)
Great idea, Connie. Can I take this opportunity to wish you and yours a very Happy Christmas and a healthy and prosperous New Year.
ReplyDeletewith affection,
Lynne.x.
Hello Lynn . . . thank you and right back at you.
DeleteI hope that your Christmas is filled with every joy imaginable :)
Merry Christmas
Good luck on the give-away
Your blogging sister, Connie :)
A very merry Christmas to you :)! Lovely gift you made. have a great day!
ReplyDeleteMaria
Hello Maria, thank you :)
DeleteMerry Christmas
Good luck on the give-away
Your blogging sister, Connie :)
A good idea, Connie! And you are correct green is in and handmade is special - and I LOVE it! Christa
ReplyDeleteHi Christa, thank you!!!
DeleteMerry Christmas
Good luck on the give-away
Your blogging sister, Connie :)
What a cute idea for a book lover, Connie. It turned out really cute-xo Diana
ReplyDeleteHello Diana, thank you . . . I have been thinking about your jello cake all day. It is just Steve and I this Christmas, so I'm trying to convince myself that it is okay to bake a cake. I can be a huge sugar consumer if I don't watch myself . . . so do I need the temptation? I feel like the cartoon character with the angel on one shoulder and the devil on the other . . . and then I think, "It's Christmas, enjoy"! I'm not sure yet what I'll be doing :)
DeleteMerry Christmas
Good luck on the give-away
Your blogging sister, Connie :)
This is a great wreath! Where did you get the black and white photo clips? Are you keeping this for yourself or giving it to a book-lover friend?
ReplyDeleteHi Melanie, I have already given it to a new friend and I think that she really liked it a lot:)
DeleteAs for the photos, copied and pasted from a Google search .
Merry Christmas
Your blogging sister, Connie :)
It looks wonderful, Connie, and is so creative. A great gift.
ReplyDeleteHappy Christmas to you and yours. Jx
Hi Jackie, thank you :)
DeleteMerry Christmas
Your blogging sister, Connie :)
Your wreath is delightful!!! I love handcrafted items, the addition of the photos makes it really special. Thanks for stopping by, hope you have a wonderful holiday, Laura
ReplyDeleteHi Laura, We have been having a lovely holiday . . . instead of exchanging gifts Steve and I decided to exchange date nights . . . he plans one and I plan one. It's been a lot of fun.
DeleteMerry Christmas and Good luck on the give-away.
Connie :)
Another inspirational make. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteHello Gill, thank you and I do hope that your holiday season is a very joyful one.
DeleteMerry Christmas and good luck on the give-away.
Your blobbing sister, Connie
Hey Connie,
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you and yours...thanks for the fun blogging look forward to more of it in 2013. xxxx
Hello Bron, thank you for the sweet sentiments . . . and merry Christmas to you.
DeleteGood luck on the give-away
Connie :)
Thanks for the offer . . . but no thanks.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas
Connie
What a fantastic idea! I know several book lovers who would love this!
ReplyDeleteMay the peace, joy and love of the season be yours all year long!
Hi Laura,
DeleteThe lady that I gave it to seemed to really appreciate it.
Happy Holidays,
Connie :)
What a lovely and inspirational idea Connie-am all for making things out of our redundant and ordinary everyday items. Merry Xmas to you and look forward to following your blog in 2013. Celia
ReplyDeleteHi Celia, I am very excited to have you as a follower.
DeleteI agree that making things from ordinarily thrown out materials,
is exciting. I am seeing so many beautiful new items created from recycled materials.
I love the challenge and the reward of the finished craft.
I'm looking very forward to getting to know you better.
Happy New Year, and good luck on the give-away.
Connie :)
Hello Connie!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea for your wreath I am sure the recipient really loved it!!!
You have a lot of wonderful things for your booth I am sure you will do well!!!
Thank you for stopping by and leaving your sweet comment.
Merry Christmas and may your New Year be wonderful!!!
Suzann ~xoxo~
Hi Suzann,
DeleteIt is lovely to get this sweet visit from you.
Thank you for your sweet comment.
Happy New Year,
Connie :)
This is gorgeous!What a great idea and I'm sure anyone would be pleased to receive this as a gift.Have a lovely Christmas.
ReplyDeleteHello Monica,
DeleteThank you for your lovely compliment.
I think that she did love it . . .
Happy New Year,
Connie :)
Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteAnd a Happy New Year !
DeleteConnie :)
Oh Connie I hope I can get a comment on here. Having problems. You are so creative. You git my creative
ReplyDeletebrain working after I see what your doing ;-)
Hi Nancy, I'm happy that I can inspire you in any small way. I think that if you can get to creating and doing some of the things that you love . . . you will get to feeling better. I do hope that you are better, my prayers are with you, Connie :)
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