For my Earth Day project I recycled a chipboard tree from a past craft project, got some recycled cardboard and started playing! My project was going to be a canvas, instead of mounting it on a canvas I used the recycled cardboard. (that way I did not get anything new, only used what I had on hand for the project.)
1. Color chipboard tree with markers.
2. Glue leaves behind chipboard.
3. Die cut hearts out of recycled cardboard, ink, and glue on tree.
4. Cut a 6x6 square out of cardboard. Paint top blue and base green using water color crayons.
5. Cut a 71/2x71/2 square out of cardboard. Using ink and water color crayon, draw and color in a frame.
6. Glue smaller square onto the center of the larger square.
7. With black pen write "Nature Lover" on lower right side of tree.
Supplies:
May Arts Ribbon: XL16 green suede leaves
Cardboard packaging
water color crayons
markers
chipboard tree from Creekbank Creations
Die: Cuttlekids
ink
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Lovely project, I tend to use a whole lot of recycled cardboard!
ReplyDeleteHello tree! I think I love you! So creative, Leah!
ReplyDeleteLove the hearts on the tree - with the saying! Too cute!
ReplyDeleteLeah, this is an awesome idea and I love your recycled cardboard! One of my favorites to use in my projects as well!
ReplyDeleteLove your use of the leaves..they are one of my fav May Arts ribbons!
ReplyDeleteHow fun! This would be a fun family tree.
ReplyDeleteI love this project..everything being recycled is the way to go! I think it would be nice to make something like this as a garden sign for out on our deck this Summer!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing!
Sue O
I save cardboard but never used it for cards
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Very nice! I agree, would make a nice family tree.
ReplyDeleteLeah this is fantastic! I think I may have to CASE this project! LOL!
ReplyDeleteOMG This is awesome!!Great idea and it's so darn cute!
ReplyDeleteI love this tree!! Great canvas!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove the hearts you added and the suede leaves.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute tree. Love that it and all the elements you added to it. This is a great idea for recycling.
ReplyDeleteYou get the Green Thumb of the Day prize. Great job on this. I am going to tuck this into my idea bag for my granddaughter and grandma crafting days.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet project! This would be so fun to do with kids too!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute and lovely sentiment for Earth Day. Loved how you reused your supplies and made something quite pertinent to the day. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love it! It's totally perfect for today's hop!
ReplyDeleteGreat project. It looks so cute and whimsical. Another idea to put away when I need some inspiration. thanks.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great use for the leaves. I LOVE the leaves, have a roll, and try to use them whenever possible. Nice.
ReplyDeleteThe natural look of this is so wonderful. It is a great use of color, too.
ReplyDeleteI love it. What a great idea to use cardboard. I have plenty of that lying around. Wonderful project.
ReplyDeleteCute picture, I love the way it turned out! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOooh, love those May ARts suede leaves!! And the cardboard adds amazing texture!
ReplyDeleteVery creative projects. Would love to scraplift using the products I might win!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous project and I love that you used all recycled items. WTG
ReplyDeleteLove the way you mounted the suede leaves behind the chipboard. Sweet!
ReplyDeleteYour tree looks fabulous, especially how you coloured the leafy tips and layered your leaves behind!!! Great idea using the cardboard for your canvas too :)
ReplyDeleteGreat recycled project!
ReplyDeleteLOVING your FUN and Creative Creation!! Beautiful Design!! THANKS SO MUCH for sharing the Inspiration and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)
ReplyDeleteLove how you used recycled cardboard to make your card. Great idea and wonderful project.
ReplyDeleteVery creative ! I love the fact you recycled the cardboard to make a beautiful creation . TFS .
ReplyDeleteGreat idea ! Great card . TFS .
ReplyDeleteLove your tree and the recycling!
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