Upcycled Calendar Cards...

 
Upcycled Calendar Cards

Looking for a way to upcycle those old calendars?  Here is a super quick and easy to way to turn them into pretty cards.

Supplies Used

Old calendar (I used one made by Wendy Brightbill.)
Washi  tape
Text paper from an old book
Glue stick
Sewing machine
Card stock
Kraft brown envelopes
Lace scraps
Assorted paper punches

 
Step One: Using a glue stick, adhere pieces from an old book to the front of the card and flap of the envelope.

Step One: Using a glue stick, adhere pieces from an old book to the front of the card and flap of the envelope.

Step Two: Punch assorted shapes from the calendar.

Step Two: Punch assorted shapes from the calendar.

Step 3: Glue assorted shapes to the card and envelope.

Step 3: Glue assorted shapes to the card and envelope.

 
Step Four: Add pieces of assorted washi tape.

Step Four: Add pieces of assorted washi tape.

Step Five: Add a scrap or two of lace with a glue stick.

Step Five: Add a scrap or two of lace with a glue stick.

Step Six: For a finishing touch, add decorative stitching.

Step Six: For a finishing touch, add decorative stitching.

 
Final Product
Final Product
Final Product
 
 
Final Product
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