How to Create Cards by Recycling & Reusing Old Cards
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How to Create Cards by Recycling & Reusing Old Cards
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Recycle & Reuse Card Making Tutorial
A great way to reduce waste is to recycle and reuse materials. Great for Mothers Day & Birthdays etc
Here is a simple guide of what to do with some of this waste and turn it into a wealth of resources and assets for your creations throughout the year.
Duration:
Approx 10min
What You Will Need...
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Materials Used:
Old Wrapping paper
Old Celebration Cards
A4 Card
Scissors
PVA Glue
Double sided tape
Masking tape
Collate and Cut Up Cards...
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Select the cards that you like or that have features or images that you can use again.
Cut the cards leaving only the element you desire and can use later for a birthday or other occasion.
Fold the Card
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Arrange / Display Your Elements on the Card...
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Consider a background first
Stick Your Desired Arrangement Down ....
Watch This for Assistance
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