15 January 2009

Christmas card collage

This is the third year I've made a layout collage of Christmas cards. I really enjoy this little project, and it's a good way to get the old mojo back after a post-holiday slump. :-) It's surprisingly fun to punch and arrange the squares.



This idea comes directly from Ali Edwards. A good square punch makes all the difference!

Of course, I don't do this with all the Christmas cards we receive. I keep photos, letters, and some cards intact in a pocket page. But this is a nice way to preserve some favorite images of the season.

Square punch (2 1/8"): Marvy; cardstock: Bazzill; tab & alphabet: QuicKutz Studio; font: Futura; ink: Colorbox
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10 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 15, 2009 at 8:22 AM

    What a great idea!! I may need to do this to get my mojo flowing again, too!! Oh - I can't, all the cards are in the attic in a bin...darn it!
    Katie

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 15, 2009 at 9:41 AM

    I LOVE this idea. I'm so looking forward to the weekend that I can start figuring out my next project.... What a great way to use up the cards!!!

    And your entry today with kitty - oh my gosh! I'm cracking up. Love reading your blog daily!

    Stay warm. Jb.

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  3. tonersJanuary 15, 2009 at 9:48 AM

    What fun!! Great idea!

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  4. FondaJanuary 15, 2009 at 9:57 AM

    I have our stack of Christmas cards waiting for...something...I was considering this idea, but couldn't decide to do it now or before next Christmas...now is probably better! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  5. Sarah CogginsJanuary 15, 2009 at 10:10 AM

    I've done this for Christmas & wedding cards. Such a fun way to keep them and create a fun page. I love how you inked the edges and left out a couple squares for the title. tfs! :)

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 15, 2009 at 12:53 PM

    I was just about to put the cards we received away for the year. This comes at a good time. Thanks for sharing this idea. And, I'll have a project done. Yay!!

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  7. DarceyJanuary 16, 2009 at 9:16 AM

    Great layout idea. Yours looks so nice.

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  8. UnknownJanuary 16, 2009 at 10:38 PM

    I love this design! What a neat idea. I 'll give it a try.

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  9. MaureenJanuary 17, 2009 at 12:09 AM

    Oh what a wonderful idea!!!!

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  10. CheriJanuary 20, 2009 at 4:49 PM

    Looks great; love it!

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