Craft Project: Crocheted Recycled Christmas Cards
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| Crocheted Recycled Christmas Cards |
Approximate Time: 10 minutes
Supplies:
- Old Christmas Cards
- Crochet thread to coordinate with cut-out card shapes, size 10
- size 3 or 7 crochet hook
Instructions:
Cut the desired shape from an old Christmas card. Using small aluminum knitting needle or large darning needle, punch holes approximately 3/8 inch in and same amount around the edge of the card shape. Pull crochet thread thru middle hole on bottom of shape, sc, ch 1, sc in next hole all the way around and join in first sc. Row 2: Make simple shells on the 2nd row by skipping next ch, make 5 dc in next ch, on last dc, skip 1 ch, sc. Repeat around by skipping 1 ch, make 5 dc, then skip 1 ch, and sc. Anyone with any knowledge of crocheting can improvise your own edgings.By roseoma3 from Liberal MO
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RE: Craft Project: Crocheted Recycled Christmas Cards
This would be great for using cards from a deceased relative to give to my siblings for Christmas! Thanks for the idea.
Post By kat (Guest Post)
RE: Craft Project: Crocheted Recycled Christmas Cards
clever and crafty. Neat idea.
Post by meoowmom
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These are wonderful and so cute !! I just thought of an idea for those who don't crochet. How about gluing a piece of felt to the back and then maybe putting some glitter around the edges ?
Post by Scooterrhea
RE: Craft Project: Crocheted Recycled Christmas Cards
So nice. Something very new and origional. I am always trying to think up uses for the Christmas cards as they are so pretty it's a shame to throw them out. Thanks for sharing and posting the pictures.
Post By Arlinn (Guest Post)
RE: Craft Project: Crocheted Recycled Christmas Cards
These are so pretty and you are really talented.
Post by micksgirl
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These are adorable!! Thank you for the idea. In last few years I have made Christmas trees decorations that I can "throw away". I'm a real scrooge when it comes to Christmas trees, I hate all the work they entail. So, I've started the "disposable tree". My kids are homeschooled, so part of Dec. art work is to make tree decorations. We have no electric lights or tinsel, actually the tree is quite special. I did order German Candle holders. Like they used in the "old days". We light the tree once, with fire exquisher close by,and sing a song. The real candles are an awesome sight. These ornaments will be great. Cyinda asked what do you do to the backs? I would like to suggest you cut two shapes (with different pictures) the same size , glue together and then, crochet. For my younger children, I think I will just punch edges and let them thread heavy, thick yarn, in and out. I'm thinking as I type this.... for backing, how about trying to use the verse from the card, or some of it. Usually they are written with a pretty font. Or maybe you could capture the card givers name (signature). Just my two cents. But, I really do love the idea. THANKS.
Post by Gina Lee
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Now this is just one AWESOME TIP ! ! !... It's probably my top favorite since I've been on this site! ... Thank you for posting it! ... & just think of how wonderful a metallic trim would look crotched on to one of these cards! ...
I think I'd use one of those super-tiny punches that scrapbookers use to make the holes.
Do you paint the back of the cards one color or do you just leave the backs as they are?
Post by Cyinda
RE: Craft Project: Crocheted Recycled Christmas Cards
Great idea! Just beautiful!
Post By Karen L. (Guest Post)
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What a beautiful idea! Thanks for sharing them!
Post By Nance (Guest Post)
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You are tremendously talented and generous, as well, with your talent. Thanks for sharing your gift with us and God bless you.
Post by tedsmom
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Wow - You are so clever. They look great. :-)
Post by Pat Waddo
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