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4.1.13

Recycling Crafts-Calendar Recycling

Pop up Christmas Card
Wish all my blog friends and readers a happy New Year.Sharing a winter theme Pop up  card .
Window Card
Die Cut a window and popped it above a winter scene with accordion folds.
Window card
Recycled a gorgeous old calendar with sparkling shimmery pages to make the winter scene window card.
Recycling craft
On the inside I added tabs to  a fireplace image [ from birdscards] and made it into a pop up card.
Pop up Christmas Card
The glittery red border was cut with a gorgeous die manufactured by our own Indian Itsy Bitsy [so proud that finally  dies are being made in India!!]PS: not getting any incentive for writing this -- I just like to support  local brands and craft shops .
Pop up Christmas Card
I have used the negative of the die cut as a border on the lower border of the card.
I was so crazy busy in December I didn't even post a single card to friends or family !!Feels so bad as a card maker when that happens! Also blogging had become such a " feel good" therapy that I was starting to get withdrawal symptoms from not blogging...does that happen to you ....?

 Supplies : Dies : Cheery Lynn Window[Crafters Corner],Itsy Bitsy Deckle Border,Couture Creations Victorian Frame[Itsy Bitsy] Stickers : Shilpi Border and sentiment , Itsy Bitsy Foam Stars & Unbranded Stocking, Card stock : Staples
Here are more Pop up christmas cards
Here are links to Pop up card tutorials

60 comments:

  1. CREATIVE KHADIJA4/1/13

    Hi Sonia,
    Happy new year...
    and you are a master of recycling these kind of stuff, keep it up..
    wish you a successful year ahead..

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    1. Dr Sonia S V4/1/13

      Khadija coming from you that is so uplifting...you are such a recycling master yourself!!

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  2. Crafting Aberrigines4/1/13

    Happy New Year...
    Please don't mind bugging me ...its a welcome change :P
    I was barely mentioning my lethargy :P
    I love the fireplace and the festive feel of the card :)
    As usual the recycling part impresses me beyond you could think

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    1. Dr Sonia S V4/1/13

      Thank you so much Kalindi..somehow I get such a kick with recycling...

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  3. Sindhu4/1/13

    Awesome way to use the window die! The winter scene is superb.. And your pop ups never cease to fascinate me... Love it.. :)

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    1. Dr Sonia S V4/1/13

      Oh thank you Sindhu this one has a very simple pop up mechanism!

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  4. Sunehra Koshy4/1/13

    Wow the fireplace is fantastic and the glittered border is awesome. Glad to see a new post from you. You've been silent for a bit.
    Crafting Till The Crack of Dawn

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    1. Dr Sonia S V4/1/13

      Thank you Sunehra...had made the card some time back but couldnt find time to blog about it!!

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  5. TenSGal4/1/13

    Wonderful ways to repurpose things!
    Such a fun and festive scene!
    I don't get blogging withdrawal but I do feel badly when I take long breaks!
    Happy New Year, Sonia!

    Susan

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    1. Dr Sonia S V4/1/13

      Susan I did get blogging withdrawal this time and each blog post comment I am receiving now is like a mini dose of sweetness for a tired mind!!

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  6. Benzi4/1/13

    So cool...love the fire and the cute rug. What a great way to recycle a calendar and the scene is so pretty.
    Yes, I have missed blogging. I think I only did 5 cards in December and that is unusual for me. Glad to be back and checking out blogs.

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    1. Dr Sonia S V4/1/13

      Yes Benzi it is good to see you too.

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  7. SUGANTHI4/1/13

    Beautiful card doctor. Iam so happy you blog and encourage so many with your kind words. Happy new year to you and your family.

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    1. Dr Sonia S V4/1/13

      Oh thank you so much Suganthi...your words are like sweet music!!!

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  8. Angel4/1/13

    Great idea to recycle those old calenders !!!
    iv'e got loads at home ...shall try to recycle em
    ..card looks very nice

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    1. Dr Sonia S V4/1/13

      Angelin yours will surely look stunning with your fabulous quilling

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  9. Hussena4/1/13

    What a fabulous idea to recycle the calendar..!!..Trust you to come up with a twist in that too :)...A pop -up card who would have thought? ...Its beautiful...I love the way you have embellished this! :)

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  10. chillin with Quillin4/1/13

    what a gorgeous card, love that you used Calender, what a great idea!!!
    Happy New Year to you and yours!!!
    Paula

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  11. Creations by Shirl4/1/13

    What a cute idea - what I do with my recycle calendars I cut my pictures out and frame them to put on my kitchen wall. I buy our local Hawaii calendars because they have those pretty flowers for each month. Love your take on this....

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  12. Lisa4/1/13

    What a stunning card, Sonia!! A fabulous reuse of a calendar!! I love the cozy fireplace scene inside!! This is gorgeous!! Have a great day :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  13. Unknown4/1/13

    No body recycles the way you do.I am awestruck at the scene you created with such perfection.Loved the fireplace...makes me feel warm.

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  14. Unknown5/1/13

    Happy New Year...
    wish you a wonderful year ahead..
    lovely idea.your projects are always fabulous doctor.

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  15. Misty's5/1/13

    Hi Sonia
    What a super fantastic card!!! Love the fireplace...makes me wish my own was not out of order! You are certainly a queen of recycling and make gorgeous pieces every time.
    Happy New Year
    Michaela xx

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  16. NancyD5/1/13

    Another wonderful recycle creation Dr. Sonia. Great use for our old calendars! NancyD

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  17. Antonella5/1/13

    Great card! Love the way you recycled your calendar. I like the way you added the dimension on the front with the accordion folds :-)
    Hugs, antonella :-)

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  18. Time to be creativ5/1/13

    Liebe Sonia,
    ein frohes neues Jahr wünsche ich dir und deiner Familie.
    Du hast eine wunderschöne Ryciclingkarte gewekelt. Man sollte viel öfter mal so etwas machen, statt alles fertig zu kaufen. Dabei kommen dann so schöne Werke heraus, wie deines.
    Liebe Grüße, Anja

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  19. marion5/1/13

    Lovely idea, hugs, Marion

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  20. Suzie's Card Den5/1/13

    What a great way to recycle your calendar, you always make such marvelous creations.
    Hope you have a great weekend
    Hugs
    Suzie xx

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  21. Sunshine HoneyBee5/1/13

    Cozy scene you created with the window view of the pop up card.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"

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  22. Ann5/1/13

    What a pretty card I love the wintery scene outside the window. You are the queen of recycling crafts :)

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    1. Dr Sonia S V5/1/13

      Oh Ann thank you so much...I like that title!!

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  23. Paper Compulsions5/1/13

    Very pretty. Love the pop-up fireplace.

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  24. Unknown5/1/13

    beautiful card Sonia

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  25. Anonymous5/1/13

    hi sonia happy new year...the card is pretty nice...love the way u made the border work....

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  26. zub momi5/1/13

    What a great idea to recycle! Love this card with the scene! Another stunning Card by you :)

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  27. Pam5/1/13

    Good morning Dr. Sonia! What a great recycling project! The colors are beautiful in your pop-up fireplace scene! The window is beautiful! You did a great job!
    Pam
    scrap-n-sewgranny.blogspot.com

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  28. Danielle Vincent6/1/13

    Wonderful pop up card - great job! Love that sparkly red! Thanks for joining us this week at 'ABC' Challenges.

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  29. Jeanette (Forest Ranger) 7/1/13

    What a creative and fun scene you've created! Love it!

    Thank you for participating in ABC Challenges!

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  30. loz7/1/13

    Fantastic projects Sonia..loz

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  31. Shelly Schmidt7/1/13

    You have the greatest crafting ideas! Loving this great pop-up card!

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  32. Ani7/1/13

    Fabulous project! Thank you for playing along at Card Mania!Hope to see you at our new challenge soon! Hugs, Ani

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  33. Besthobbyeva7/1/13

    Super, super clever idea on recycling the calendar!! I love both of your projects. The fireplace looks so warm and cozy and the sparkle on the second card, WOW!! Just goregeous!!

    Laurie

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  34. Patty Gorka7/1/13

    Oh, this is really neat! Love that you recycled too! Thanks for playing along at ABC Challenges!

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  35. aureliaeugenia7/1/13

    The new year began with gorgeous ,fantastic work!
    I wish you health and lots of luck for you and the family.
    A HAPPY NEW YEAR !

    hugs ,

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  36. Anonymous8/1/13

    Oh wow what a gorgeous design my friend!! Love your clever scene layout!! Just gorgeous!! TFS! HUGS :)

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  37. Sandra H8/1/13

    Fabulous adorable, Thank you for joining in our challenge at Forever Friends Anything goes and good luck hope to see you again next time DT Member Sandra H xx

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  38. Karen8/1/13

    Your cards are fabulous! Thank you for joining us at Forever Friends.

    Karen

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  39. Carmen S.8/1/13

    Hi Sonia,
    I wish you a Happy New Year 2013 and hope to fulfill your wishes.
    Recycling your pop up card with winter landscape and the open fireplace looks fantastic and like it very much.
    Greetings from Germany sends you Carmen

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  40. Unknown8/1/13

    Hi Dr. Sonia,
    Wish you a very happy and blessed new year!

    I have added the follow button.... now you could follow...
    http://sashirussen.blogspot.com/
    God bless you
    Faith

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  41. Mrs A.9/1/13

    Another beautiful recycling project. Wishing you a Happy, Healthy and Crafty new year. Hugs Mrs A.

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  42. Unknown9/1/13

    Wishing you and family a very happy new year. A very nice recycling craft, it is really great to see how old calenders can be converted into something so beautiful.

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  43. Rachel10/1/13

    What a cute card! Thanks for joining us at Forever Friends!
    Hugs Rachel

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  44. Party Poppersz10/1/13

    Really creative crafts..Thanks for sharing.

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  45. Bipasha K.10/1/13

    Wow...Sonia ji,OMG I thought I have been following your blog,but I wasn't!!What a big miss-out :(,added my name into the list..Can't dare to miss such detailed stupifying creations of yours :)

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    1. Dr Sonia S V10/1/13

      Thank you Bipasha...I am so thrilled !

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  46. Merry12/1/13

    So very clever to combine these two fun techniques and great recycling.

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  47. Ursula Alice Stegmann13/1/13

    Es macht so viel Spass, etwas Neues aus schon gebrauchten Sachen zu machen.
    Auch ich mache das öfters. Diese Karte ist sehr schön geworden.
    Ich wünsche Dir ein schönen Sonntag, Ulla

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  48. RoseC16/1/13

    Sonia, you've selected a gorgeous winter scene to place behind your stunning die cut window! It looks fabulous on this wonderfully layered card. Lovin' the warmth you've placed inside too! So glad to see this entry at the Crafts and Me Stamps Winter Wonderland month-long bumper challenge. Hugz, ~ Rose

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  49. DIANA L.31/1/13

    Pretty

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  50. Anonymous4/3/13

    What lovely combination of colours and images.. wow!

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