Recycle, Repurpose, Reuse...that's the theme for Tag Tuesday this week. Louise has made a fabulous tag with recycled packaging. Check it out
HERE. I started thinking about my tag but I had some cards to finish first. As I was adding ribbon to the last of my cards I conveniently ran out and there on my work-counter was this....
hmm...maybe a 2-sided tag. Usually I would have tossed this in the recycling bin as I was cleaning up. Instead, I used a piece of Webster's Pages paper, some distress ink, a few stamps and beads and here is the result.....
I used my circle and scallop circle nesties, a leaf punch from EK Success and the MS butterfly punch. The second side has more of the same paper torn and pieced......
I stamped a really old Stampin Up sentiment- "Write it on your heart that every day is the best day of the year" quoted from Ralph Waldo Emerson. I added some velvet ribbon to cover the spool on the inside....
and I used a really long needle and crochet thread to create the hanger and beaded tails.
Thought for the Day: Studying a bit in Romans lately...verse 8:28 ~ "And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them." So not only can you say, "This too shall pass" but you can be certain that the lessons learned in adversity will be used by God for your good. So in all things, rejoice!
blessings upon blessings to you,
nancy
that is a really good idea for recycling! looks great too----who wouldn't love your piece hanging in their home!
ReplyDeleteOh Nancy, this is just marvelous! I am so amazed by this adorable, creative tag!! You inspire me so much! I wish I had more of your "thinking outside the box" ability! I truly love this!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a fantastic tag! The beads are just the perfect touch. Super recycling and reusing!
ReplyDeleteFirst - your recycling idea was absolutely amazing. Second - I have been studying Romans also and I love the scripture you posted.
ReplyDeleteWell done! Love your sunny double tag! Love that verse - thanks!
ReplyDeleteTHis is sooo beautiful- a true work of art! Nancy- you amaze me!!! As always, I can't wait to check out your blog to see both your GORGEOUS stamping and your thought of the day! :)
ReplyDeleteAWESOME idea with your recycling! LOVE this VERY much, Nancy! I adore the bright and happy colors. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteAww...this is so wonderful and unique and makes such a great home decor item for hanging too! Love the brilliance of the yellows and I LOVE that water well image!
ReplyDeleteThis is just amazing!!!!!! x
ReplyDeleteYou are so clever,... I'm just about to fish out of the rubbish bin, the spool I threw in yesterday.... need to save it now I've seen what you have done.. just amazing
ReplyDeletewow this is sooooooooo pretty great idea to use the ribbon spool as your tag
ReplyDeleteA stunner! i'm also keeping those empty ribbon rolls but still haven't give them a go... Beautiful creation, love everything!
ReplyDeleteFantastic! Beautiful design and love the beads dangling from it! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSuper and perfect for the challenge!! A true recycled beauty!
ReplyDeleteNeed to do some serious rejoicing today.. our son mailed us that he can not leave South America until the 4th of May so we will not see him in Holland this weekend. But with God ALL things are possible, been through more serious stuff than this! Thanks for your share today!
Oh WOW Nancy what a fabulous tag and a great piece of recycling.. Love the colours and the vintage look to it, really beautiful!!!
ReplyDeletewow that looks fab, what a wonderful idea thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteMARVELOUS! I just love, love, love this! Like the way you think -- how many of these ribbon rolls have I thrown away? The whole project is really beautiful.
ReplyDeleteStunning. Just love this. WOW.Superb idea.
ReplyDeleteLOVE this Nancy so Very Pretty and Clever!!
ReplyDeleteGreat recycling here Nancy - lovely little project!
ReplyDeleteAWESOME! AND rather than scraplift the idea, may I scraplift it AND feature you on my blog sometime with both takes on this??
ReplyDeleteKate :)
WOW! this is absolutely gorgeous, Nancy!! i love love love the colors and that you altered an empty ribbon roll!
ReplyDeleteWhat a really clever idea, lovely colours!
ReplyDelete(Lyn)
Nancy, this is such a great idea. Would be fun to make something like this. You're so creative! Hugs, Vera.
ReplyDeleteNancy - this is just stunning. Love what you created out of your recycling bin! Stunning.
ReplyDeleteFantastic and creative project Nancy!
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing, Nancy! Such a work of art, love everything about it!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful, how very creative of you. I love it.
ReplyDeleteWow, Nancy this is wonderful. How creative you are! I am very impressed! I love everything about it!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love this, Nancy! Love the fact that you recycled and made a gorgeous two sided circle card! Love the beads, too.....
ReplyDeleteOver the Top Clever!!!!! I LOVE it!!!
ReplyDeleteAmazing!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow such a great project:-) so pretty!
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